...happy to announce that, in collaboration with Southern Methodist University's new "Sport in American Life" series, Creative Nonfiction will publish a special issue called "Anatomy of Baseball," for which we invite manuscripts.

Submissions for the "Anatomy of Baseball" issue (scheduled for publication in spring 2007) should focus on a specific aspect of the sport. Potential topics might include:

positions—for example, playing shortstop or catcher
equipment—the mitt, the bat, the ball, etc.
rules—for example, the changing strike zone or the D.H.
special skills—such as throwing a curve ball or stealing bases

Memoir or stories of personal experience are welcome, as are profiles of players, managers, coaches, umpires or others. Possible subjects for this issue are limitless, but a strong focus on one aspect of the sport is essential. Ideally, essays will combine a strong and compelling narrative with a significant element of research or information.

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