‘Stories of Hope’ Submission Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in our ‘Stories of Hope’ project.

The ORCC is an anti-racist, anti-oppression, proudly feminist organization working to end all forms of sexual violence. We counsel and support women, educate for change and work to create a safe and equitable community.

We will be accepting all poems and short stories.  They will eventually be compiled into a bound collected works and made for sale as a fundraising effort for the ORCC.

Submission guidelines:

  • All submissions must be sent electronically to
    All submissions must be attached in Microsoft word
  • Submissions must be no longer than 600 words in 12- point font and single spaced
  • All written submissions are the property of the ORCC and will not be returned to the writer
  • All funds raised from the Stories of Hope book will go to the ORCC
  • Submissions can be made anonymously, however if you wish to have your our name included please indicate this
  • ORCC reserves the right to select, and edit any submission
  • Deadline for submissions is January 15, 2011.

To submit online, please send it to Onessa at , with ‘Stories of Hope’ in the subject line. Onessa can also be reached at 613-562-2334 x 34 for additional information.