Sword & Saga Press: Writers Adopt an Endangered Species: Call for ...

For our environmental issue, we're asking writers to adopt an endangered species. You may know of an endangered animal, or can research one that is endangered (or one that is already extinct) and write a story about it. (I'll accept fiction and non-fiction). We are seeking well-crafted, well-researched stories, ones that speak on behalf of the animal/species. Who will speak for the polar bear? Who will speak for the Cooper's Hawk?

You should consider that your story may serve as a record of the species for future generations. So write it with detail. Show the species, its habitat, livelihood and so on. "Adoption," of a species is a way to be part of the solution, to use your skills as a writer to promote awareness. You might also blog about the species you've adopted, make T-shirts, get a tattoo, or end up starting a foundation--really there is no limit to how much you can do when you adopt an animal.

The Endangered Species Act was made law in 1973. There is hope to saving many species. Species can be plant, animal, reptile, insect, and so on, but not humans. You might choose one on the list in your own state. (See list below).?You might buy an Endangered Species chocolate bar and start with the animal on the package.?http://chocolatebar.com/

We are also looking for stories dealing with the environment. Maybe you want to tell a story about Earth Day or about a community garden (also good for our community issue) or from the POV of a logger, or maybe from the perspective of the whale. It's open, imagination is the limit.?Lastly, we also have a column called, "Doorstep Activist." What are you doing in your neighborhood to make change and solutions? Tell us about it in 500-1000 words.?http://www.swordandsagapress.com/American-Athenaeum.php

Here are a few places listing endangered species.
http://www.earthsendangered.com/list.asp
http://www.earthsendangered.com/
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/
http://www.fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/ESACT.HTML

Thanks for your support with this. Please spread the word to your animal loving friends.

Hunter Liguore
Editor-in-chief

Source: http://swordsagapress.blogspot.com/2012/03/writers-adopt-and-endangered-species.html

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