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Bending Genres: Now Seeking Submissions

Bending Genres describes itself by saying it is “committed to publishing the best fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction,  from dedicated writers.” It’s easy to get a feel for what they publish by reading their most recent issue here. They nominate for the Best Small Fictions, Best Microfictions, Best of the Net, and Pushcart Prizes. They…

80 Publishing Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Writers (July 2026)

This list of publishers meet our guiding principles, but are only open to free submissions from historically underrepresented writers or focus on publishing content produced by historically underrepresented writers. Some of these publications are open to a wide range of writers including writers of color, gender non-conforming and LGBTQ+ writers, and those living with disabilities….

Respecting the Reader: Some Things Writers Should Consider

It’s our responsibility as writers to give readers a good experience when they pick up our books and stories. If we don’t respect their time and intelligence, they’re not very likely to listen to what we have to say in its entirety, let alone take a look at our other work.  But how do we…

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