Blog 13- Rhetorical Analysis of Publication Venues

Rhetorical Analysis of Publication Venues


1. Analysis of the editorial description of essays accepted
See http://www.cupofcomfort.com/share.htm#guidelines
Explores the occurances which are ordinary and extraordinary. They also shed light on the events that change or define our lives. “Refreshingly Real Stories Of Extraordinary Experiences In Ordinary Lives”
Welcomes personal, non fictional stories. Gives an emphasis on truth and has sever sub-genres that relate to different audiences. These include friends, women, mothers, daughters, and teachers. There is also a specialized section for Christmas stories, and inspirational stories.

Reading dates: Submissions are read on a rolled basis, and each sub-genre has a different date.
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2. Description of several representative essays published in your venue;
sample essays= on their website.
Bedloe, Maura, "Something More," (Courage)
Holt, Joyce, "Angel Wings;" (Inspiration)
Massand, Nancy, "Time Out." (Mothers and Daughters)
Scher, Edie, "The Lady in the Blue Dress." (A Cup of Comfort)

subject matter (defining/uplifting/relationships) - varied subject material – visible limitations include works that do not teach a lesson, experience an epiphany, and end positively.
voice: Uplifting literature+ philosophical reflecting - essays accepted here will need to include a meaning, or moral, to serve as a central focus.
depth of discussion: many of these stories are carefully crafted to expose the message in a unique way. They no do drudge extra information or give negative highlights without a solution. Can be compared to Chicken Soup Magazine.
form (modes of writing) description, narration, dialog; Dialog compromises the “small talk” of the story. Most of the emphasis is given on the imagery and movements.
artistry: Very high- much emphasis on creativity in terms of imagery and angles. They place value on the ordinary, blessed with imagery. It gives it another life. There is value on originality, and the usage of recurring images or phrases,
length: up to 2000 words

3. Niche
audience - literary, passionate audience - interested in releasing emotions about the events in their life. Looking for closure. Looking for a connection to resolve their past or present morals.
purpose - publish beautiful, well-crafted writing that idealizes the situations that many families encounter. Although it critiques to friends and family alike, there is a niche that brings people together.

4. Other
Accepts email submissions-prefers them- = see website for specifics
The writer is notified shortly after the deadline date.
Publishes unsolicited manuscripts
No mention of pay.