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Advice From Other Authors I’m Glad I Finally Listened To

As an independently published writer I follow a lot of social media pages about writing, and more specifically, promoting your writing. I expect most ‘indie’ or self-published writers do the same. We are all searching for the holy grail of advice, the top tips to success that have so far eluded us. I read anything…
Issue One Hundred Seventeen Special Feature

Still Alice: A Self Publishing Success Story

Lisa Genova started selling her self-published book out of her car. Now her book has been made into a major motion picture. This is the story of how she went from a self published author to a New York Times bestseller with a major publisher and a well established career. Her book, Still Alice, was…
Issue One Hundred Eleven Self Publishing Special Feature Success Stories

10 Publishers for Your Mystery Novel

Mystery is one of those genres that over the years has managed to accumulate a huge number of sub-genres. From cozy mysteries, literary mysteries, and crime novels to ones focused on conspiracies, now there is a mystery sub-genre for almost every reader’s taste. The majority of the following publishers focus on one or two sub-genres…
Issue One Hundred Ten Special Feature

10 Respected Publishers of Science Fiction Short Stories

The following 10 magazines and journals focus on publishing science fiction. Some also are interested in publishing horror, fantasy, and speculative fiction, as well as poetry, but the main focus remains on Science Fiction. All of these journals are highly respected, many have been around for a long time. All of the following journals pay…
Fiction Genre Issue One Hundred Nine Literary Journals Special Feature

The Top 20 Publishers for New Authors

Updated October 2020 The writing market can be overwhelming, particularly for new authors who do not have a history of past publication. It is important to note that no legitimate established presses specifically look for unpublished authors. The presses on this list were chosen because they have published a number of debut books before. Also,…
Issue One Hundred Seven Manuscript Publishers Publishing Guides Special Feature

Five Major Book Publishers Always Open To Submissions

Some publishers open and close their doors to submissions on a routine basis. It is hard to determine if they are open or shut to submissions and when you should submit.  The following five publishers are always open to submissions from publishers without agents or previous publishing experience. They are all respected publishers with good…
Manuscript Publishers Publishing Guides Special Feature

5 English Language Journals around the World

It is a common phenomenon with writers: once we start researching a subject, it tends to consume us until we don’t know when “enough is enough” and we can stop seeking more information. Is this a bad thing? If it keeps you from ever putting pen to paper, then yes. However, if it serves to…
Issue One Hundred Eight Special Feature

14 Myths About Writers

What does it mean to be a writer? People have strong opinions. Many of them are true, many are wrong. There are so many false assumptions, Clichés, and myths out there surrounding writers. Some of these myths contain some level of truth, others are nothing but rumors and a singular memorable example. Here are 14…
Issue One Hundred Thirty Four Special Feature

How Fan Fiction Made Me A Better Writer

I started out writing when I was very young. In high school, I spent most of my free time writing. This was true of my first few college years as well. In my free time I wrote novels. I didn’t share them, except with the occasional friend. I was writing into an abyss, or I…
Issue One Hundred Twenty Five Special Feature

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

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

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

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

4 Self-Publishing Problems (And Their Solutions)

I’ve been self-publishing for almost two years now, and it occurred to me recently that the same four problems are constantly rearing their ugly heads. It sometimes seems like there is no escaping them. I have listed them below and I think many aspiring authors would agree that these four issues are not going to…
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