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 Editor's Notes
By Chuck Armsbury, November Coalition
I've
heard from several prisoners in the last few months asking for
help getting their books published. As this Razor Wire
goes to press, our staff hasn't concluded how to respond fairly
to incarcerated writers with very different needs.
For already-published writers like Seth
Ferranti, we'll include a thorough review of his Gorilla
Convict Publication "Prison Stories" in
next fall's Razor Wire. Three other incarcerated writers
contacted our office recently, but each needs help getting first
drafts ready for a publisher to see.
Since we handle a lot of daily correspondence
from prisoners, some of it printed in this issue, we're experienced
with how much time, thought and editing go into preparing rough
writing for final posting on our website or in the hard-copy
Razor Wire.
Therefore, we can't promise at this time
to get anyone's book published. As with requests for legal help
that we can't provide, requests to take manuscripts and edit
for publication is more work than our small staff can handle
at this time, but we're exploring ways to do our part publishing
your writing.
Chuck Armsbury, Senior Editor
282 West Astor · Colville, WA 99114
Voice & Fax: (509) 684-1550
moreinfo@november.org
www.November.org ·
www.OpenTheCan.org
Staff: Chuck Armsbury, Nora Callahan,
Tom Murlowski
Board of Directors: Teresa Aviles, Aaron Dixon, Nora Callahan,
Doug Hockin, Rachel Morton
The Razor Wire is a supplemental communication
to imprisoned members of the November Coalition. Published at
least once a year, (we're shooting for 3 in 2005) we notify members
of special projects and progress, maintaining a daily updated
website at www.november.org.
Join thousands that visit us online for up-to- the-minute drug
war reports and instructions on how they can help end the failed
war on drugs. Support people working to end drug war injustice
with a donation and membership in November
Coalition today. Annual dues are $30 for "Free citizens";
$15 students and $6 a year for prisoners. Prisoners can pay their
dues with postage stamps.
How to communicate with us
· Letters: We receive lots of mail. Rest assured
that we read every one of them, but we simply don't have the
time or staff to actually respond to more than a few.
· Legal cases: We cannot offer you legal representation
or advice. Please do not send us your legal work unless specifically
requested.
· Prisoner profiles (The
WALL): Please continue to submit your stories, but if
at all possible, send us a picture along, preferably of a prison
visit with your loved ones. Stories should be concise, factual,
and include personal background such as age, family status etc.
Although The November Coalition staff endeavors to verify the
accuracy of WALL stories, written by the prisoners themselves,
we assume no responsibility for their content. Credentialed media
can be provided with documentation and family contacts if they
wish to research a story. To do so, please contact media@november.org.
· Articles for Razor Wire & Internet:
Editorials should be no more than 800 words; articles no more
than 1,200 words. Submitted items should be typed & double
spaced, or neatly printed by hand if you don't have access to
a typewriter. Please limit the use of bold, italics, underline,
or other special formatting.
· Artwork: We need your cartoons and sketches,
please! Let your creativity and imagination run wild.
· Donations: We will gladly accept postage stamps
from prisoners and others, as well as monetary donations.
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