Every other Monday, I send subscribers and gift recipients of immigrant mental health and storytelling newsletter Foreign Bodies stories I recently inhaled and adored. This is also a chance to do some housekeeping and give shout-outs and all that jazz.
First things first
A little housekeeping
Back to school I go…
The second year of my MFA program begins this week and I am in dire need of inspiration and community to get this book moving. Each of our five semesters at the University of Georgia’s low-res Narrative Nonfiction program begins with a weeklong residency packed with classes, speakers, readings and lots of bonding — a most perfect kickoff for a successful semester of writing. After graduation next summer, I’m thinking of building makeshift residencies at the top of each year to continue the tradition. Who’s interested?
A musical start to your Mondays 🎧
One song to groove to, cry to, drive to and share
In honor of the late Sinéad O’ Connor, her iconic rendition of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
Resource(s) of the week
Something helpful and interesting and cool (*storytelling opportunity)
*Little, Brown Spark is accepting submissions for its New Voices Award program. Applicants (unagented writers from underrepresented backgrounds) can submit a “non-fiction book proposal on any topic within any branch of psychology.” The award provides a $50,000 advance, ticket to the Psychotherapy Networker’s 2024 Symposium in D.C. plus a $500 travel stipend. Deadline: Oct. 15. Hat tip to Study Hall XYZ!
Open comment period: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) seeks detailed comments on its Harm Reduction Framework. Where do you see gaps? How can the draft be improved? Deadline to add input: 5 p.m. Aug. 14th. Submit comments here. | Also read: What is harm reduction?
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