Language of the Heart

A Collection of Short Stories & Poetry

It’s My Heart is putting together a collection of poetry and short stories written by or about people affected by heart defects.

Submit your poetry or short story online
Please submit your poem or short story below accompanied by up to two photos or scanned drawings/artwork. Family photos, individual photos of the person(s) with CHD or hospital photos are all great examples. Poems and short stories should provide insight into the emotions, trials, and at times humorous events you have experienced living with CHD, either personally or through a family member. Please limit to TWO PAGES each. Font size 10. You will be contacted once layout for publication is established if revision is needed. Submission DOES NOT guarantee publication. We will do our best to represent each affected child/family as layout allows. Poetry submitted MUST be done so by original author. Deadline for submissions are May 1, 2010 to allow for editing, layout and publication time which will be announced at a later date.

Author's Contact Info

Author's First Name:(required)
Author's Last Name:(required)
Address:
City:
State:
Zipcode:
Phone:
Email:(valid email required)

Who are you writing about?

Name:
Relationship to you:
CHD Diagnosis (if known):
Birthdate:
Passing date (if known):

Original Submission

Poetry or short story submission:
Poetry or short story submission:
Poetry or short story submission:
Drawing/Photo 1: Provide a caption, title, and first names only of persons in picture if photograph.
Upload Photo 1
Drawing/Photo 2: Provide a caption title, and first names only of persons in picture if photograph.
Upload Photo 2

Privacy Release Agreement

I give permission to use my and/or my child(s) story and or/ poem. I understand by agreeing to submission that I am not entitled to any financial or publicity compensation of the finished published compilation, and understand all proceeds are to be given to It's My Heart, Inc. and used at their discretion.
I understand and have filled out this questionnaire to the best of my ability.
Yes, I agree. No, I disagree.
BY CLICKING "SUBMIT" BELOW, YOU HEREBY AGREE TO ALL OF THE ABOVE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

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