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Today we are trying out a new feature. It might be something that that we publish every month in the future. However, this is the first trial run. In this article we are going to feature two writers who found publishers for their manuscript through reviews in Authors Publish Magazine. In the future we hope…
Issue One Hundred Four Success Stories

Three Line Poetry: Accepting Submissions

Founded in 2011 by Glenn Lyvers, Three Line Poetry publishes just that—three line poems in all their forms. With a mission to “make the arts available to everyone, regardless of income,” they publish free online issues and accompanying paperback issues. Each submission period, a poet may submit up to three poems of three lines. Poets may…
Issue One Hundred Twenty Two Literary Journals Poetry

Memes: A Novel Way to Market Your Novel

All authors, especially Independent Authors (Indie Authors), seek to promote their work for maximum exposure. They have mastered the craft of writing, but they are not confident in their marketing. Budgets for new writers are dismal; they do not lend themselves to aggressive advertising. Traditionally, Indie Authors rely on word-of mouth, which is still the…
Issue One Hundred Two Special Feature

The Wardrobe: Open to Submissions

The Wardrobe is an online journal based out of the UK. They publish writers of all nationalities. However, the work they publish focuses on a very specific subject: clothes. You can choose to interpret this theme in any number of ways, but to ignore it completely is to ensure rejection. This is how the journals…
Creative Non Fiction Fiction Issue One Hundred Two Literary Journals Poetry

Bold Strokes Books: Accepting Submissions

Bold Strokes Books publishes only LGBTQ books, which means that its books feature characters that are lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, trans, and queer. They publish general and genre fiction. They offer advances to their authors. Bold Strokes is interested in publishing books that fall under the LGBTQ umbrella including literary fiction, romance novels, young-adult novels, genre…
All Genres Issue One Hundred Two Manuscript Publishers Romance

5 Literary Journals that Publish Longer Fiction

Most literary journals are only intrusted in publishing short stories that are up to 3,000 words in length.  So it can be harder for someone who wrote a longer short story to place it in a good home, unless they are publishing a collection of short stories. The following literary journals are all open to…
Fiction Genre Issue One Hundred One Literary Journals

Boroughs Publishing: Now Accepting Romance Manuscript Submissions

Updated September 2025: They appear to have ongoing issues with taxation, although I’m not sure how minor or major they are. I have a hard time following all the details because 1) I’m not an accounted, and 2) I don’t understand the tax laws in California at all. If you are curious to see what…
Erotica Fantasy Historical Fiction Issue One Hundred One Manuscript Publishers Paranormal Romance Young Adult

9 Science Fiction Publishers That Accept Book Manuscripts Without an Agent

Here are nine publishers of science fiction novels. Many also publish fantasy. Some are genre publishers specializing only in science fiction or fantasy books. Others publish many genres and types of books, science fiction just being one genre among many. All of the publishers are accept manuscripts without an agent. Some are small companies others…
Fantasy Issue One Hundred Five Science Fiction Special Feature

Is Spicy Subject Matter More Important Than Quality of Content?

Scintillating subject matter can make books fly off the shelves. A witty heroine, a creepy and clever villain, or an inspiring coming-of-age story can do the same. Which is more important: red hot subject matter or quality of content? With the advent of the internet writers are forced to make an immediate impact on consumers…
Issue One Hundred Three Special Feature

On Reaching 100 Issues

Dear Readers, Authors Publish was started a little over two years ago. In the years since we published our first issue the format has changed a little, however our focus has remained the same, connecting authors with publishing opportunities and other resources that can help build their careers. In the last two years we have…
Issue One Hundred Letter from the Editor

The Contradictory Habits of Famous Writers

So many writers, so many odd habits.  Famous writers are always in the limelight regardless of their desire, and that is why their faithful readers and fans try to learn everything about their lives, personal problems, weird habits, etc. Moreover, these fans try to copy out the behavior of their idols. What is their motivation…
Issue One Hundred Special Feature

Brash Books: Crime Publisher Now Accepting Submissions

Brash Books is a company that specializes in publishing crime novels. Lee Goldberg and Joel Goldman, both best-selling, Edgar nominated authors, started the company. The books they publish have electronic and print editions. Brash Books publishes psychological thrillers, murder mysteries, international espionage, and police procedurals. The website has a cocky, over-confident tone, and it focuses…
Issue One Hundred Four Manuscript Publishers Mystery

7 Tips for Building Your Online Platform

Authors today are expected to carry more and more weight in marketing and publicity. In the digital age, much of it can be accomplished online, which can be both easier and harder. There are many free options, but there is also a lot of competition. With so many options and market saturation, the prospect of…
Issue Ninety-Nine

Blue Tulip Publishing: Now Accepting Manuscript Submissions

UPDATE MAY 2017: They are currently closed to submissions but other major changes including a website that only links to one of the many books they have published has us alarmed. This is not a good sign. Blue Tulip Publishing is a digital publisher with a number of imprints focused on targeting different readerships. Most…
Children's Books Erotica Fantasy Issue Ninety-Eight Manuscript Publishers Paranormal Romance Young Adult

6 Cover Letter Mistakes That Can Ruin The Chance of Publication

As the editor of a literary magazine and chapbook press, I read a lot of query letters – and I mean a lot. Last year the total number of submissions received was over two thousand, not including chapbook proposals or microfiction submissions. After reading through that many cover letters year after year, I’ve started to…
Creative Non Fiction Fiction Genre Issue One Hundred Literary Journals Poetry Special Feature

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