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CLENE` S. ELDER

Project Creator & Curator

Clene` S. Elder is an emerging writer focusing on social issues affecting diverse communities, women, and individuals with mental health conditions. She education a professional background in Criminal Justice, Law, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Leadership and is a Mental Health Peer Support Specialist.

Her selected works include:

The Stealth Villain (2011 & 2012), a personal essay about how, after many years of denying suffering, personifying Generalized Anxiety Disorder, helps identify its agenda. The narrative delves into the intricate and conflicting experiences of mental illness, particularly within the contexts of Black womanhood.
RED, WHITE, (BLACK) AND BLUE (2012), inspired by Ntozake Shange's body of work, this experiential choreopoem addresses the lived stress and duress within African American history, from pre-slavery to present day, using various art forms including poetry, visual art, and dance.
Of No One (2013), Inspired by true events, Annalise Shamere Sentient unravels as her absent father's passing interrupts her well-organized life. She learns more about him than she cares to know while preparing for his funeral leading to her questioning her entire existence.
Real Lives. Rich Narratives: Women’s Online Literary Peer Support Group (2020), A writing-based support group for women dealing with chronic mental and physical illnesses. Created during the pandemic, women from various backgrounds, came together to write and read against the backdrop of some of the worst tension this country's endured to work through their emotional and mental health challenges.
Unmasking the Villain (forthcoming), an anthology featuring essays and prose from Black women authors discussing the impacts and experiences of mental illness on themselves, families, relationships, and communities.

She conveys her thought-provoking perspectives using various sub-disciplines of literature in hopes to enrich and ignite audiences.

VACANT

Project Editor

Location: Remote

Payment: Negotiable based upon experience

Start Date: Immediately

Type: Fixed-Term Contract

Submission Review and Selection: Review submissions from candidates and collaborate with Project Creator & Curator to secure the piece.
Contributing Author Engagement: Work directly with contributors to ensure their pieces are edited and refined. You will lead 1:1 discussions with contributors, offering creative suggestions and ensuring that their work aligns with the vision of the anthology.
Editing Oversight: Guarantee a cohesive, polished, and professional final anthology. You will ensure all edits and design elements align with the anthology’s vision and maintain consistency throughout. collaborating with the Project Creator & Curator.
Final End-stage Production Oversight: Provide final proofing and formatting, ensuring a seamless transition to print. You will collaborate to address any last-minute revisions and ensure timely completion.

Please email your resume to SV.Submissions[at]writeme.com with "Resume for Project Editor" in the subject line and one sample writing piece on the subject matter of your choice. We will consider any level of relevant mental health and/or writing experience. Also indicate if it is your desire to become a Contributing Author for the anthology.

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