The Glam Lit™ Manifesto

Glam Lit™ is a philosophy of contemporary literature that draws upon and exploits the distinction between the creators of the work and its presentation. Its roots can be found in sources as diverse as Glam Rock, the Parisian salons of the Twenties and Thirties, Punk Rock, Tom Wolfe's white suit, Riot Grrrls, the Algonquin Round Table, underground Zines, and any "serious" author who has ever wondered what to wear to a reading.

As ministers of the Glam Lit™ movement, we hereby proclaim the following:

1. Glam Lit™ is predicated upon excellence. Without good writing there is no performance. Period.

2. Glam Lit™ is visionary. The philosophy draws a distinction between artists who craft their work and authors who present the work in public. While the former necessitates seriousness and commitment, the latter gives license to artifice.

3. Glam Lit™ is inclusive. The movement is open to anyone who believes in good writing and would like to see a bit more glamour in the traditionally staid world of literary readings. It does not discriminate based on race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, the color of someone's nail polish, or lack thereof.

4. Glam Lit™ is insurgent. Its mission is to promote authors represented by independent publishers and to connect with independent bookstores around the country.

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