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My Agent Failed to Sell My Book. So I Landed a 3 Book Deal on My Own. Here’s What Happened.

By Sally Jenkins My first novel was self-published and my second was partnership-published. I was determined to get my third book traditionally published.  A round of agent submissions created a mound of rejections. I entered a Twitter agent-pitching contest. Honing my blurb to its bare bones resulted in a call for the full manuscript. The…
Issue Five Hundred Eighty Five

Five Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in August 2024

These magazines pay for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They publish a mix of literary and genre works. Not all are open through the month.The Four Faced LiarThis Ireland-based literary journal accepts fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translations, and art from around the world. Their mission is to showcase emerging writers and artists. They are now reading submissions…
Issue Five Hundred Eighty Four Special Feature

The Brussels Review: Now Accepting Submissions

A new print and electronic literary journal based in Belgium, The Brussels Review focuses on publishing poetry, fiction, interviews, essays, and art. They share that they “are particularly committed to promoting non-native English writers and translations, while also welcoming works from English native creators. Our goal is to create a rich tapestry of perspectives, experiences,…
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I Fell For a Vanity Publishing Scam. Here’s What I Learned.

By Gabrielle Brinsmead  When I was nine years old, I was chosen to represent my primary school at a luncheon hosted by the Children’s Book Council of Australia. Seated across the table from the CBCA’s patron, Lady Cutler, I told her that I was going to be a writer one day. ‘Oh, are you?’ Lady…
Issue Five Hundred Eighty Four Special Feature

Ten Manuscript Publishers Open to Direct Submissions in August 2024

This list focuses on ten publishers that we are excited about that are open to submissions this month. Some are only open for a short period of time, others will be open the whole month and beyond. Please note that if a publisher doesn’t have a specific submission window they can close at any time,…
Issue Five Hundred Eighty Three

Thought Magicians: Now Seeking Submissions

This new online literary journal is focused on philosophy. In fact as they state on their website: “Our only strict criterium is the presence of philosophical value that is expressed textually.” If you want to learn more about the platform and the people behind it, their about page is very helpful. They are based in…
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Case Study: Pivoting to Publishing — That Summer She Found Her Voice: A Retro Novel

By Jean Burgess Despite joining writers’ organizations, taking multiple webinars, reading a plethora of online articles about getting my debut fiction published, I fell into the many traps that novice writers succumb to when too eager to get their “baby” published. Through learning from my mistakes, being open to the advice of veteran writers and…
Case Studies Issue Five Hundred Eighty Three

How to Use Sound Words Effectively: Onomatopoeia or Echoism

By Emily-Jane Hills Orford Bam, beep, buzzzz, clickety click and the sounds erupt from the pages of a story. Children’s books use a lot of sound words: echoism, or more elaborately identified as onomatopoeia. They can be used in any story, for any age group. In fact, some stories demand the use of sound words….
Issue Five Hundred Eighty Three

17 Magazines that Publish Writing by Children and Teens and New Adults

The following is a list of literary journals and magazines that publish writing by children and teenagers. Some of them accept submissions from adults – and all of them accept submissions from youth of various ages. Compared to most of our lists, more of these markets are closed, because these journals have more limited submission…
Issue Five Hundred Eighty Two

The Other Side of the Desk: Casey Aimer

Most writers don’t have a clear idea of what it’s like to work in publishing. The professionals who make publishing possible often work hard and without much credit. Our goal with this article, and all the articles in this series, is to give writers a more realistic idea of what it is actually like to…
Issue Five Hundred Eighty Two The Other Side of the Desk

The Writers’ Journal: Now Seeking Submissions

The Writers’ Journal is a new online journal of fiction, creative nonfiction, and prose poetry, “dedicated to celebrating the art of storytelling.” They hope to showcase stories that, “inspire curiosity, provoke introspection, and foster connections between cultures.” They are seeking writing from both emerging and established authors from around the world. The Writers’ Journal is…
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Nurturing Your Network: How Community Building Led to Publishing Success

By Damiana Andonova I remember writing my first children’s book manuscript in one sitting as a high schooler. In college, I sent perhaps seventy query letters. I reached out to my mentors at the journalism institute where I worked, I talked to literature professors at my university. I even had my lab partner provide beautiful,…
Issue Five Hundred Eighty Two

Icebreakers Lit: Now Seeking Submissions

Icebreakers Lit is all about collaboration. They publish collaborative poetry, flash writing, fiction, creative nonfiction, and “everything else”—written by two or more authors. Also, when requested, they help to pair authors for collaborations: “Icebreakers is about fostering connection within the lit community.” Icebreakers Lit also loves meaningful chaos and unbridled creativity. They like surprising writing…
Creative Non Fiction Issue Five Hundred Eighty One Literary Journals

79 Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Authors in July 2024

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….
Issue Five Hundred Eighty One

The Pros and Cons of Morning Pages

By Gayle O’Brien Kennedy At some stage in most writers’ journeys, “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron finds its way onto their radar. First published in 1992, it is often considered the indispensable workbook for turning the intention to write into the act itself. At its heart are morning pages. If you’re unfamiliar with morning…
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