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COVID-19 and Publishing: A Fall Update

In early April we published an article about publishing and COVID-19. At the time everything was up in the air and not much was known, but the little that was, was shared. Now a little more is known. The books that were delayed in the spring are starting to be released and some are selling…
Issue Three Hundred and Eighty

5 Paying Literary Markets to Submit to in September 2020

These literary magazines pay for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, and they are a mix of genre and literary outlets. Not all of them are open through the month. Also see this list for markets open for brief submission periods in September, and this one for outlets open for themed submission calls. Broken PencilThis is a…
Calls for Submissions Issue Three Hundred and Eighty

The Story Plant: Accepting Queries

Updated September 26th, 2024: We have received first hand reports, and also seen posts here, about the editor requesting full manuscripts, and then responding very late, or not all, to the full. Please take that is consideration. The Story Plant was founded in 2008 by two editors with industry experience, Lou Aronica and Peter Miller….
Fiction Issue Three Hundred Seventy Nine Manuscript Publishers

Voyage: Now Accepting Submissions

Voyage is a paying market that focuses on publishing young adult (YA) fiction, as well as craft essays and young adult creative nonfiction. They are open year-round, and their general submissions are fee-free. They pay $200 for most creative nonfiction and fiction, and $50 per craft essay. The editor is an author Racquel Henry. They…
Always open to submissions Issue Three Hundred Seventy Nine Literary Journals Paying Market

8 Literary Magazines Open for Brief Submissions Periods in September 2020

These markets are open now, or will open submissions for brief periods in September 2020; some are award-winning magazines, and all publish fiction. A few also accept other genres, like nonfiction and poetry. They pay writers, and have free submissions, or have some option for fee-free submissions. Cosmic Roots and Eldritch ShoresThis speculative fiction magazine…
Issue Three Hundred Seventy Nine

Writing Effective Dialogue: 5 Things to Keep in Mind

By Annmarie McQueen Dialogue is an incredibly important part of storytelling, and yet one of the things many writers struggle with the most. Having characters interact with each other is a key way for information to be revealed, plots to be moved along and things to happen. Dialogue is something you need to get right…
Issue Three Hundred Seventy Nine Special Feature

Veritas Publishing: Open to Book Proposals

Updated February 2025: They appear to no longer be active and no loner have a functional website. Veritas is Ireland’s leading religious publisher. They also are a retailer, with stores across Ireland. They publish over 40 books each year in the areas of theology, scripture, prayer, spirituality, parenting, counselling, children’s issues, social commentary, and liturgical…
Academic Christian Issue Three Hundred Seventy Eight Manuscript Publishers Non Fiction

Journal of The Plague Year: Now Seeking Submissions

Journal of the Plague Year was started in 2020, by Susan Zakin, a top environmental journalist, as a way of interacting with the altered situation. Many of the journalistic contributors to the website are well known. Their tagline is “100 percent DIY by real reporters (plus poets, musicians, essayists, and the occasional fiction writer)”. The…
Creative Non Fiction Issue Three Hundred Seventy Eight Literary Journals

Crafting a Strong Bio

by Sherry Shahan Writing an effective bio was a recent topic in the Authors Guild community—in particular, when filling out that little box for an online submission. Different types of publications have different length requirements, but are generally in the 50 to 100 word range. All agreed that bios should be written in the third…
Issue Three Hundred Seventy Eight

The Authors Publish Fund for Literary Journals

Since the Coronovirus pandemic started, a lot of literary journals have been under more stress than ever. Academic journals lost organizers and funding, and a number of wonderful journals went under, for financial reasons, or logistical restraints. Many journals switched over to charging fees for submissions and the ones that remained fee-free were slammed with…
Issue Three Hundred Eighty One Issue Three Hundred Eighty Three Special Feature

Bella Books: Accepting Submissions

Bella Books is a press focused on publishing stories about women-loving-women, and they are interested in acquiring manuscripts that involve these stories across all genres, including romance, mystery, thriller, paranormal, etc. They are based in Tallahassee, Florida. The press is currently owned by Linda Hill who also owns Spinsters Ink and Bean Pole Books. They…
Fiction Issue Three Hundred Seventy Seven Manuscript Publishers

Paper Dragon: Now Seeking Submissions

Paper Dragon is a brand new literary journal published by the MFA students at Drexel University. Right now through September 1, they’re seeking submissions for their first issue, themed “recovery and resilience.” They’re looking for submissions from a wide range of authors, and hope to spotlight work by underrepresented voices. Paper Dragon will publish their…
Fiction Issue Three Hundred Seventy Seven Literary Journals Poetry

What to Say to Bad Writing

by Janice R. Torres I was recently asked by a good friend of mine to take a look at their writing and let them know what I thought. I had never read any of their work before, having met them through a freelancer’s meet and greet, but I wanted to be supportive. So, I agreed…
Issue Three Hundred Seventy Seven Special Feature

The O’Brien Press: Open to Submissions

The O’Brien Press is an established and respected publisher that is based in Ireland. They favour Irish voices, but are open to international submissions. They publish nonfiction for adults, and fiction and nonfiction for children. They share this list under the heading, what we are excited about. Adult Non-Fiction: Humour, sport, photography, Irish history and…
Fiction Issue Three Hundred Seventy Six Manuscript Publishers Non Fiction

Quince: Now Seeking Submissions

Quince is a brand new online journal of writing and art from around the world. They publish a wide variety of creative work: poetry, fiction, visual art, photography, film, life writing, stage plays, and screenplays. Unpublished, emerging, and established authors and artists of all varieties are invited to submit. Quince published their first edition earlier…
Fiction Issue Three Hundred Seventy Six Literary Journals Poetry

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