Free Talk: The Revision Roadmap — How to Turn Your First Draft into a Polished Manuscript

Learn how to revise your draft for clear storytelling, so you can fix plot holes, remove filler, and tighten the story structure and pacing

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Free Talk: Writing Emotion — The Heart of the Story (With Emily Colin)

Harness the power of emotion to create unforgettable characters, gripping plots, and deep connections with your audience.

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57 Literary Journals that Pay Their Authors

It is a sad fact about our culture that a poet can earn much more money writing or talking about his art than he can by practicing it. – W.H. Auden As someone who makes their living writing about writing and publishing, I can attest to how truthful Auden’s quote is. It is hard making…

5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in May 2025

Magazines paying for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

The Bloomin’ Onion: Now Seeking Fiction Submissions

An online journal of flash fiction, short stories, and longform stories. Seeking new and established writers.

Game Over Books: Accepting Manuscript Submissions

Seeking entertaining and thought provoking fiction & poetry manuscripts. No agent required.