Call for Submissions!

I want your fishing stories...

(Above is a painting I made of my grandpa, William Weggel, a lifelong fishing enthusiast)

Attention all fishers young and old, novice or expert, passionate or dabbler! This is a call for story submissions. I, Sam Robertson, want to illustrate YOUR fishing stories. FishingInAmerica.com has begun. Yes that domain was available, much to my delight.

I’m looking for a wide range of true stories that orbit around the world of fishing in America. I’m looking for surprise, humor, big emotions, fear, triumph, diverse experiences. I’m not looking for stories where you necessarily caught the biggest fish in the world. If the story you want to share only tangentially relates to a fishing experience you had, that’s just fine. You can push the boundaries of what fishing in America means. I want to dig deep into the crevices of America. Your illustrated stories will be posted to my new website, and when I get enough, I hope to self publish it as a book.

I will be funding this project personally. Accepted submissions will receive $25 immediately, and then if and when the book comes to fruition, you’ll get a copy. If I choose your story, I’ll send you over a short contract to get your consent. Stories should be no greater than 1500 words.

Lastly, my illustrations won’t have any actual likeness to anyone. If you’re unfamiliar with my previous illustrative work, you may check out www.MisterRobertson.com to see my style.

Thank you, I can’t wait to read people’s stories! Fish on!!