Posted by A year to the day I last blogged, I am thrilled to share that I’ve taken up the virtual pen once more.
Writing has figured low on my list of priorities this past year, and I’ve spent more time mulling on my ideas rather than pounding them out. I am now determined to get them down on paper.
But don’t let your journey mimic mine! I sincerely hope you’re writing and plugging away at those stories essays and poems churning in your head! Start sending them out to the tons of markets listed here:
The Practicing Writer 2.0: March 2024
Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity: 91 Calls for Submissions in March 2024 – Paying markets (Also check out their 78 Writing Contests in March 2024 – No entry fees and
30 Marvelous Writing Conferences and Workshops in March 2024)
And don’t forget the markets for flash fiction at:
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Sadly, Cathy’s Comps and Calls is on hiatus due to the ill-health of the writer Cathy Bryant.
Since my last post, another resource I’ve added to my list is Chill Subs. Check out their site – even a free subscription will get you tons of venues matching your requirement!
Speak of which, the ever-helpful Trish Hopkinson shares a list of recently-updated poetry markets: 9 lit mags/journals for current event poems.
On the subject of magazine submissions, I’ve gathered a number of links to helpful posts:
How to submit poetry/creative writing for publication + tons of tips!
For the overworked parent writer, learn How a Mom of Five Submits Her Poems.
Why are lit mags often mysterious about whether they pay or not? Alison K Williams asks just that question: Do You Pay? by Allison K Williams via Lit Mag News
The more you submit, the more rejections you get. Here’s a writer sharing 9 Things I’ve Learned from 121 Rejections.
I really enjoyed decoding the Really Hard to Understand and Even Harder to Follow Submission Guidelines for Our Literary Journal
Submitting your story to the lit mag most suited for it is an art, so here’s some help: How to Match Your Writing to the Right Lit Mag (without your head exploding)
Have you heard about The Bizarre Case of the Serial Lit Mag Plagiarist? I found the whole thing a fascinating read!
This thread on Lessons in writing learned from reviewing books and queries throws up some useful tips.
As also does this one: Opinion | Empathy Is Essential to Writing Fiction. It’s Also Disappearing
You learn most of writing fiction by reading it. Check out a few good stories I found online:
Mr Salary: a short story by Sally Rooney at The Irish Times
A New Pair of Lips < The Fabulist Words & Art
Aimee Parkison at The Adroit Journal
Barista by Meg Pokrass at The Del Sol Review
Wolfwere < The Fabulist Words & Art
Despite the break in my posting schedule, I hope the resources I have shared are sufficient to keep you occupied until next time. If you have any new stories published or advice to share, drop a link in the comments!
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