Announcing IOU—New Writing on Money

In the spring of 2010, the Concord Free Press will publish IOU, a multi-genre collection of new writing about money—earned and spent, given and taken, remembered and imagined, stolen and gifted. Small town money, globalized money. Our times seem ripe for writers to open up on the subject. And we’re inviting established writers, new writers, short story writers, poets, essayists, and more to be part of IOU.

Money, which represents the prose of life, and is hardly spoken of in parlors without apology, is, in its effects and laws, as beautiful as roses.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson 

It is a kind of spiritual snobbery that makes people think they can be happy without money. —Albert Camus

I don’t want to make money. I just want to be wonderful.
—Marilyn Monroe 

We’re looking for great new, unpublished work in several genres—short stories, poetry, prose poems, memoir, and essays. We’re looking for work from established writers and newcomers. And we want work from near and far (translations are welcome if permission has been granted). So start thinking about money, as if you’re not already. And write something brilliant about it. 

IOU is edited by Concord Free Press Poetry Editor Ron Slate. We’re planning a book launch to be held at—and with the support of—a major financial institution. Writing meets banking, should be interesting. Details to follow.