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10 (more) Literary Journals that Pay Writers

One of the most popular articles we’ve published is a list of 10 journals that pay their writers. You can read that article here. This list is a collection of 10 more journals that pay. Not all are currently open to submissions, but most are. All publish creative work. Some pay well, others offer a…
Issue One Hundred Forty Special Feature

Henery Press: Book Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Updated October 16th, 2018. They are no longer accepting unaganted submissions with three exceptions. Henery Press is a small publisher that focuses on publishing mystery and chick lit. Their mysteries are generally on the cozier side. They publish print and electronic editions of their books. A number of their books have sold well on Amazon….
Chick Lit Issue One Hundred Forty Three Manuscript Publishers Mystery Women's Fiction

Increase Your Book Sales – Add Libraries to the Mix

According to the American Library Association there are over one hundred and twenty thousand libraries in the United States.  That’s a wonderful thing for a writer to know because libraries buy books.  In our zeal to get our name out there by way of bookstore signings, conventions, blog tours etc., we often overlook our loyal…
Issue One Hundred Thirty Six Special Feature

3 Anthologies Seeking Submissions

These three anthologies are all seeking submissions. The first deadline is January 4th. great weather for MEDIA a small press based out of NYC seeks poetry, flash fiction, short stories, dramatic monologues, and creative nonfiction for their annual print anthology. Their focus is on the fearless, the unpredictable, and the experimental. The deadline is January…
Issue One Hundred Thirty Six

The Bitter Oleander: Submission Guidelines (Poetry & Fiction)

Since 1974, The Bitter Oleander has been publishing uncommon writing—poetry and fiction that unhinges the door of imagination. Beyond the contrivances of culture and habit, the Bitter Oleander brings readers and authors from around the world face to face with one another and their uncovered selves. Their pages host the lofty music of linguistic rhythm…
Fiction Issue One Hundred Thirty Six Literary Journals Poetry

The Malahat Review: Submission Guidelines

The Malahat Review is a Canadian literary quarterly publishing poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, reviews, interviews, and essays from Canada and abroad. Established in 1967, this long-running journal is among Canada’s most essential reads. The Malahat Review publishes all styles of writing—they simply seek to promote excellent literature.  They aim to support emerging writers, especially those…
Creative Non Fiction Fiction Issue One Hundred Thirty Five Literary Journals Poetry

Three Journals Seeking Themed Submissions

The following three journals are looking for themed submissions. The first two deadlines are on December 15th. Lines + Stars Lines + Stars is seeking submissions for their summer issue entitled Time Travel. All poems and short stories in this theme must be focused on the future, either literally or figuratively. Work must be submitted…
Issue One Hundred Thirty Five

Ulysses Press: Submission Guidelines

Updated March 13th 2020 Ulysses Press is an independent publisher that has been around for almost a decade. They focus on publishing non-fiction books aimed at niche markets.  It is a good idea to go through their catalog before submitting to see if your work is a good fit for their press. They are looking…
Children's Books Issue One Hundred Thirty Seven Manuscript Publishers Non Fiction Offers Advances Young Adult

Entangled Publishing: Now Accepting Book Manuscripts

Updated February 2025 Entangled Publishing is an independent publisher of adult and young adult romantic fiction. Since its first release in July 2011, Entangled has published more than 970 titles. This number includes a lot of titles that have made it onto the New York Times Bestsellers list and the USA Today Bestsellers list. Some…
Issue One Hundred Thirty Nine Manuscript Publishers Romance Young Adult

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! This week we are having a ‘Best of’ issue of Authors Publish. We are also publishing it on Wednesday (as you may have noticed), so that it does not encroach on your holiday. We are taking time off this week to visit our family, and to take a much needed break. It is…
Issue One Hundred Thirty Four Letter from the Editor

Image: Submission Guidelines

Image, a print and online quarterly, publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction inspired by religious faith. They seek work that engages with Western spiritual traditions—Judaism, Islam, and Christianity—with the sincere spirit of a seeker, transcending dogma. Through the smallness of everyday humdrum and havoc, the authors of Image open readers to the big, broad questions of…
Creative Non Fiction Fiction Issue One Hundred Thirty Three Literary Journals Poetry

What to Look for in a Writing Group

There is no doubt that writing can be a lonely business. Yes, you have the Internet, and the entire world potentially available at your fingertips. However, as important and useful as these online connections and friends are, nothing quite beats meeting other writers in person. It’s not just about building friendships, although that is lovely…
Issue One Hundred Thirty Three Special Feature

Platypus Press: Submission Guidelines

Updated January, 2020 Platypus Press is a publisher of prose and poetry. They were founded five years ago and an established a track record. They are open to a wide variety of genres, but they don’t go into the specifics of what the genres are. Their only guidelines for fiction are no erotica, horror, fan…
Issue One Hundred Thirty Three Literary Fiction Manuscript Publishers Poetry

Ghostwoods Books: Submission Guidelines

March 31st 2021: Based on Information on their website they appear to be defunct. Ghostwoods Books is a small publisher that has been around for five years now. They publish books in paperback and e-book editions. They publish sci-fi, fantasy, speculative fiction and non-gore horror novels for adults. They recently ran a successful crowd funding…
Fantasy Horror Issue One Hundred Thirty Two Manuscript Publishers Science Fiction

What I Learned While Pitching My Novel

I didn’t jump into writing my first novel blindly. I studied my favorite books in similar genres. I read quality books and articles on how to write, format, and sell a manuscript. I moved onto the querying process with the same diligence. I researched a lot, followed agents’ blogs and Twitter accounts. By the time…
Issue One Hundred Thirty Two Special Feature

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