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another library last night, and the group was eager and attentive. It's always great to feel that energy. It makes a speaker move lively. It's contagious between the listener and the speaker if it works out right. We talked how I got to where I am. That question always amazes me, because I didn't look at how others got to where they are. I just studied the
next thing I wanted to do and proceeded to give it a go. Not that I didn't lose my way and fall on my face a few times, but I just went where I wanted with eagerness to make a way for myself. It wasn't about making money, or publishing with New York, or becoming famous. It was developing a writing habit, publishing some stories, and finding a lifestyle I
loved. Success isn't necessarily about money. As a result, I love what I do. "What is your daily work schedule?" First, I go to the gym. I've learned that pumping blood into my brain and muscles makes my thoughts
keener. Second, I have a protein shake and go to work. Third, I do one of three things, eventually attempting to do all three. I check emails for anything critical from a publisher, freelance market, advertiser,
subscription, etc. Those with deadlines get acted upon first. I work on FundsforWriters in the middle of all of this since I receive so many emails from entities wanting to be listed in the newsletter. When the emails are done, I dive into either my daily 1000 words of a first draft, or I edit the manuscript already written. Fourth, about once a week, at least
once a month, I step back and manage the business end. I market with libraries, book clubs, bookstores, etc. for the novels. I update the website. I study my calendar both short term and long term. I work on recordkeeping. That does not mean I don't drop what I'm in the middle of and run to my grandsons' soccer game or throw clothes in the dryer or put something to cook in the crockpot. I have a life like everyone else, and I tend to be an up and down person sometimes in my w ork. BUT....I always go back. I always meet my deadlines. I fight voraciously to get my 1000
words in. I never miss my Friday FundsforWriters deadline. You won't have my calendar, but you can do the same thing . . . define your short term (daily and weekly) and long term goals (monthly, annually, years out) and stick to them or be entrenched enough in them to recognize when they need to change. There is no magic to any of this. It's just pure hard work to remain faithful to something you love. One of the best complements I get, and I get it often, is this: "You talk like you love what you do." Damn right I do. |
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BOOKBUB - https://www.bookbub.com/authors/c-hope-clark Read the FFW Archive The Missouri Review has extended the deadline for the 33rd Annual Jeffrey E. Smith Editors' Prize! Entries in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction are invited by October 16, midnight PST. Winners receive $5000, publication in the
Spring 2024 issue of TMR, as well as promotion on our website, in our newsletter, and across our social media platforms. Submit one piece of fiction or nonfiction up to 8,500 words or up to 10 pages of poems. Enter online or by mail, following the guidelines here. Regular entry fee: $25. All-Access entry fee: $30. Every entrant receives a one-year digital subscription to the Missouri Review (normal
price $24) and a digital copy of The Talent: Stories of Authors and Artists, the latest title from our imprint, Missouri Review Books (normal price $7.95). All-Access entrants receive access to the last decade of digital issues of TMR, which also offers audio recordings of the stories, poems, essays featured in each issue. All entries are considered for publication, whether for the print and digital issues or our online exclusive features, BLAST and Poem of the Week.
Winners, runners-up, and finalists will be announced in early 2024.
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COMMITMENT IS SUCCESS
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Commitment is not buying the how-to-guide or course that claims to take all the work out of the process. Nothing makes the writing job super easy. But nothing makes the writing job better more than struggling, failing, and taking the long way to mastering the craft. A course or how-to book is a small token of the journey. And nothing is supposed to make the job easier. What is supposed to happen is that you work hard, study hard, practice hard, and ultimately, learn
what you need to find success. Author E. E. Cummings said, “to be nobody-but-yourself — in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else — means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight.” Then later Olivia E. Butler stated in such an exquisite manner, "Love quiets fear.
And a sweet and powerful
Positive obsession
Blunts pain,
Diverts rage,
And engages each of
us
In the greatest,
The most intense
Of our chosen struggles." It is supposed to be a struggle, if you indeed love it and you proclaim to. The incredible poet Mary Oliver, professed, "The idea must drive the words. When the words drive the idea, it’s all floss and gloss, elaboration, air bubbles, dross, pomp, frump, strumpeting." When we copy courses and lessons and attempt to mimic another author, we are letting the words drive us. We
are trying to reach the point of having produced writing, instead of engrossing ourselves in the ideas, letting said ideas create the words. The bottom line is: You have to love to write.
You have to love immersing yourself in that world.
You have to love the difficulty of it all, relishing the challenges.
You have to love sacrificing other things in order to write. Business guru Seth Godin preaches: "The most successful students insist that
the teacher make it difficult. So difficult that we’re tempted to quit (but don’t). Commitment gets us through the frustration, and frustration is the partner of learning." Finally, you have to commit to the magic of the words in lieu of the words themselves. That isn't a simple choice, though. It's a lifestyle.
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The next box goes out in November with the theme "Holiday Hoopla" and begins shipping November 25. TULIPTREE REVIEW 2ND ANNUAL HUMOR STORY CONTEST We think the planet could use a good endorphin rush, so our Fall/Winter issue is now dedicated
to humor! Send us your funny fiction, nonfiction, and poetry and save the world! Grand prize is $1,000. All contributors/HMs receive $50. Entry fee: $20. Deadline: October 17, 2023. See guidelines at www.tuliptreepub.com/tuliptree-review.html - October 12, 2023 - Calhoun County Library, St. Matthews, SC - 5-7 PM - open to the public
- October 26, 2023 - Podcast - Everyone Has a Story: True Tales from Everyday Life - guest C. Hope Clark - November 18, 2023 - Crooked Creek Holiday Market - 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin, SC 29036 - 8-2:00 - C. Hope Clark selling books and speaking to fans. - December 2, 2023 - Tinsel Town Holiday Market - Lake Murray
Presbyterian Church, 2721 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29036 - 9-1:00 - C. Hope Clark selling books and speaking to fans.
- December 9, 2023 - Triangle Sisters in Crime Zoom - Gary W. Clark, Sr talks about crime solving and Hope's books - 1:30-2:30 PM
- June 1-8,
2024 - The Gutsy Great Novelist Retreat, Bar Harbor, Maine - writer-in-residence
Email: [email protected] to schedule events, online or otherwise. There's starting to be life out there! “You've achieved success in your field when you don't know whether what you're doing is work or play.”
– Warren Beatty
Good afternoon Hope, My success story was 20 years in the making, but it was so worth it. My efforts paid off, and on Friday, September 29, 2023, someone else called me Author. It was my new
publisher. I'm a first generation storyteller from Mali. For more than a decade now, your newsletter has been a reliable friend who every Friday drops by to tell me to keep writing, keep honing my skills, and keep reading. I depended on it to get myself out of a gloomy mood when there were too many rejections. As you do often suggested, I took in the constructive
criticism that helped improved my story. And last week my perseverance paid off. Next year my memoir Finding Lalla's Anna will be published. I just wanted to express gratitude to you for all the work you do to produce your newsletter. I look forward to reading it every Friday because it truly kept my spirit up, and the hope to one day be an author
alive. Thank you for all you do.
Gratitude,
Anna Dao
https://annadao.substack.com/
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The Online Magazine Edition Exodus
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By Alex J Coyne I’d like to talk to you about the Online Magazine Exodus -- an international trend of print magazines changing to online only. Change can be a scary thing if your income used to come from mostly print publications. Here’s how to handle online magazines, and what changes to expect. Hacks for Finding Magazines Online magazine catalogues are a useful way to find what’s publishing now: Pressreader, MuckRack, and FeedSpot
are three suggestions. Media companies like VICE Media Group can also point to useful publications, just look for lists of what falls under the parent company [you might find a list of what to pitch]. Magazines can also be indexed through Amazon or Google Books. Even Wikipedia might have useful leads sometimes, just watch for Lists Of [Topic] Magazines. Google tags like “writing guidelines,” “contact the editor,” “ezine,” or “new edition” to find the way towards new
magazines. Ask Before Sending Ideas Ask first: do you accept [paid] freelance ideas? This is for any websites, blogs, or publications that don’t list set guidelines on their website. Some sites that list guidelines, might not list payment terms - and ‘don’t assume’ someone pays or doesn’t. Only send any story ideas once you have a positive response from the editorial desk -- or the emails you’re going to send are longer, cumbersome, and take more time to
write and think into existence. Word count and payment terms are important. Why describe your best idea until you’re sure about this? It’s better to ask with 5 to 15 words, than give an editor that’s going to say “we don’t accept ideas” about 450 words of your time in a first pitch. Online Edition Briefs Quarterlies and other publications can choose a theme or subject for the edition: either announced on their website, or sent to those on their editorial
mailing list. This can require preparation from your side -- and careful thought about the angle. Taalgenoot requires an angle of cultural or historic significance to South Africa: cowriter Inger and I chose to profile author Dalene Matthee and her novel research. Deadlines are set in stone for these: print is still just like traditional print, and “online” doesn’t mean you can miss a deadline or send an idea too late. Photographs & Design for
Writers Prepare for three options in the online magazine world: 1. Source [or take] the photographs,
2. Talk to the designer,
3. Ask the editor. Specific subjects can mean that you ask a source for photographs [and permission to publish]. Images sourced elsewhere, must carry the right permission or attribution. Publications like the Vrye Weekblad source a designer for their content -- and for some features, require some time on the page art. We take a few
minutes, we discuss the idea, and the designer takes the lead.
I’ve never taken my own photographs for an article: a good thing, because I’m a better writer than photographer. Proofreading Opportunities Connect with editors -- and not just for writing, but other opportunities too.
Online magazines might be receptive to proofreading. The best way is to ask is with a list of prior experience. I proofread some articles for the
American Bridge Teachers Association, and remain a proofreader in the magazine space every once in a while, so I used that. Payment Terms The rule for payment terms is never assume that you know. It’s not just about how much they pay, it’s about when. When guidelines don’t state the payment dates, ask if completed work is on print, on publication, or on a set date of the month. If guidelines already state the obvious, don’t ask: there are stupid questions
too. An article might be completed in March, but pay upon release -- and then that’s only in July or September. Assumptions cost time and money: and they can cause arguments with editors that could have been left out of the discussion! Payment terms for larger, traditional magazines involve a separate accounting department.
Submit invoices in time, and with correct information. Loading Website Samples Your writing samples are usually fine to
share as clips, but wait for the next edition before uploading content to your own website. Unless you have a prior editorial agreement, samples posted before the next magazine could mean that you’re taking hits away from the publication itself -- and yes, they can ask you to remove it under their terms. Embracing Online Magazines Don’t shy away from the wealth of magazines out there. For a while, I hid away from this byline potential -- and it’s great to be
back. Magazines are a fantastic mixed bag of new subjects to write about. Online magazines are a huge advantage for any writer, especially if you build a rhythm of writing for several publications through the year. Bio: Alex J. Coyne is a gonzo journalist, writer, and proofreader. Sometimes, he is joined by his cowriters. His features have been published in a wide array of
international publications, like People Magazine, The Citizen, Caribbean Compass, and Writers Write. https://www.litnet.co.za/author/alex-j-coyne/
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that many products are sourced from writers who are also crafters and artisans. Each box delivers a writing craft book of the month and 3-7 items associated with the key concepts (journaling, fitness, relaxation, nutrition, and creative play) of Writer Wellness, my flagship program and book (Headline Books, Inc. 2020.) Each box is inspired by literary themes, genres, and holidays. Every month includes access to My
WRITEDAY digital magazine filled with writing and publishing tips, writer wellness ideas, fiction excerpts, poetry, special offers, social media options such as live virtual meetings, and more. The idea behind My WRITEDAY is to help writers spend more time creating stories, engaging with like-minded book friends, and
enjoying the juicy, creative life you deserve. From craft books to office supplies to fun, writing/reading inspired décor, subscribers will discover an experience designed to offer a healthful plan for living your best writing life. = = = STORY UNLIKELY'S ANNUAL SHORT STORY CONTEST
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NO ENTRY FEE. Deadline January
31, 2024. There are no restrictions on genre: fantasy, sci fi, memoir, fiction/nonfiction, etc - we don't care as long as it's a good story. The story itself cannot exceed 4,500 words. There are no restrictions on age of participant. Pays $750 first place, $500 second place, $250 third place. The winning story will be featured on Story Unlikely's website, and will be strongly considered for our annual (print) sample magazine. All three placing stories will be published in the monthly
issue, and all three will be illustrated by our crackpot team of digital editors! All authors MUST be signed up for the Story Unlikely monthly magazine (free!) to be eligible for prize and publication. AUSTIN CLARKE PRIZE IN LITERARY POETRY AND FICTION
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$20 ENTRY FEE. Deadline November 2, 2023. Winners in each category will receive: First Prize: $1,000 Runner-up: $200. No works over 7,500 words or under 1,000 will be accepted or read. Each submission to the poetry contest can include up to four poems, or up to four pages (whichever comes first). No AI-generated work will be accepted. IML PUBLICATIONS
https://www.imlpublications.com/contests
$35 ENTRY FEE. Deadline October 1, 2023. Accepts fiction, nonfiction, and memoir. Finalists will be announced on December 1,
2023. If you are selected as a finalist, you are to submit a completed manuscript up to 100,000 words maximum within one month of the selection of the finalists (due January 1, 2024). Award: $1000 + possible book publication/distribution in ebook and paperback formats. DISQUIET PRIZE
http://disquietinternational.org/the-program/contests-scholarships/the-disquiet-prize/
$15 ENTRY FEE. Deadline January 5, 2024. Entries are accepted in ficton, nonfiction, and poetry. One winner in each category will be published in Granta.com (fiction), NinthLetter.com (non-fiction) or The Common (poetry). One
grand prize winner will receive a full scholarship, accommodations, and travel stipend to attend the tenth annual DISQUIET International Literary Program in Lisbon (June 23-July 5, 2024). Genre winners will receive a tuition waiver for DISQUIET 2024 in addition to publication. Winners who are unable to attend the progam in Lisbon may elect to receive a $1000 cash prize in lieu of the tuition waiver. We accept entries from all ages 18 and over and all countries, by authors who have not yet
published more than one book with a major publisher. TAMPA REVIEW PRIZE FOR POETRY
https://tampareview.org/the-tampa-review-prize-for-poetry/
$25 ENTRY FEE. Deadline
January 31, 2023. Manuscripts must be at least 48 typed pages; we prefer a length of 60-100 pages. Winner receives book publication, $2,000, and selected poems published in Tampa Review. DISABLED POETS PRIZE
https://disabledpoetsprize.org.uk/
NO ENTRY FEE. Deadline October 31, 2023. The Prize accepts entries from deaf and disabled poets aged 18+ currently living full-time in the UK. There are three categories to the Prize: 1) Best Unpublished Poem, 2) Best Unpublished Pamphlet, 3) Best Poem Performed in British Sign Language. In each category, there will be a first place prize (£500), second prize (£250), third
place prize (£100), and three highly commended, awarded £50. The Prize offers significant professional development opportunities for the winning writers, including a publication deal with Verve Poetry Press for the best unpublished pamphlet as well as development prizes from The Literary Consultancy and Arvon Foundation. CHANGES PRIZE
https://changes.press/book-prize/
NO ENTRY FEE. Deadline November 1, 2023. Awards $10,000 and publication for a first or second collection of poems. In addition to the cash prize, winners receive a fairer-than-standard publishing contract, national distribution, extensive advertising and publicity, and a NYC launch event for their book.
Submissions must be original poetry manuscripts written in the English language. Manuscripts must be a minimum of 48 numbered pages and a maximum of 80 numbered pages in length. NARRATIVELY MEMOIR PRIZE
https://narratively.submittable.com/submit/274339/narratively-2023-memoir-prize
$20 ENTRY FEE (waived for subscribers). Deadline November 30, 2023. Prize. We’re on the hunt for revealing and emotional first-person nonfiction narratives from unique and overlooked points of view. Grand Prize: US$3,000. Finalist: US$1,000. Finalist: US$1,000. Word count: 2,000 to 7,000.
GRANTS / FELLOWSHIP / CROWDFUNDING Got obstacles? Write Anyway!
A free summit JUST for writers struggling with obstacles and procrastination is happening October 16-19!
Join us for the Write Anyway Summit to learn from top writers, editors, publishers, and coaches about
how to keep writing and reach the potential you KNOW you have.
How would it feel to....
- Have a consistent writing practice that helps you produce books you're proud of?
- Overcome your fears of putting yourself
out there?
- Be able to coach yourself through any challenge you face to protect your writing time?
We will help you with all this and more at the Write Anyway Summit.
The best part? It's FREE!
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https://talkingbirds.co.uk/2023/01/01/nest-residencies/
The Nest Residency Programme has a small number of slots available October-November 2023. We are currently fundraising in order to support further Hatching residencies in 2024. A Hatching Residency is an opportunity to experiment or play with an idea at its earliest stages. It offers you supported time,
space and conversation with other artists, and is designed to allow you to think, explore or take a punt on one of those ‘What if…?’ ideas that might otherwise remain flapping around in the back of your head for years. Midlands-based artists of any discipline – working solo, or in collaboration with another artist. Location Coventry, UK NEBRASKA CAAP ARTIST
TRAINING
https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/news/caap-artist-training-application/
Deadline November 14, 2023. Are you an artist interested in working with older adults? NAC is offering paid training led by Lifetime Arts, a national leader in Creative Aging Program
Development. Artists who are accepted for this program will participate in three online sessions, November 28, 29, and 30 from 6-8pm CT (5-7pm MT), followed by a personalized coaching session during December. Artists in all disciplines may apply. Participants will learn about creating sequential arts lessons, helping older adults hone their creative skills, and fostering social engagement among those who attend their workshops. Artists who participate in all sessions and complete a
sequential lesson plan will be paid stipends of $400. Teaching artists who complete this training may also be considered for NAC's Creative Aging Arts Program (CAAP) cohort of teaching artists. NEBRASKA INDIVIDUAL ARTIST FELLOWSHIP
https://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/apply/individual-artist-fellowship/
Deadline November 15, 2023. The Individual Artist Fellowship program recognizes artists in Nebraska. Fellowship recipients are chosen by a professional panel according to the merit of their work. Funds must be used for the creation of new art,
presentations, training, and/or research. This year the fellowship recognizes the literary arts. Applicants may be awarded between $1,000 and $5,000. MISSISSIPPI MINI-GRANTS
https://arts.ms.gov/grants/grants-for-individuals/minigrants-for-individuals/
Deadline November 1, 2023. The Individual Artist Mini-grant is a reimbursement grant that supports established and emerging professional artists based in Mississippi by providing funds to assist then with professional development such as attending a training, conference or workshop. Individual Mini-Grants can also be used for
promotional efforts and marketing materials such as business cards or website design or can be used to purchase expendable art supplies. Applicants may apply for up to $500. GREEN BOX ARTIST IN RESIDENCY
https://greenboxarts.org/year-round-programs/artists-in-residence/apply/
Deadline October 15, 2023. The Green Box Artist in Residence program offers artists of national and international stature, from diverse disciplines, and at any stage in their career the opportunity to create new works while living in and engaging with the community of Green Mountain Falls and greater Pikes Peak region. In 2024 Green Box
will offer 30-day Open Project Residencies for individual artists as well as duos and trios working in any artistic discipline. The application process is open to both U.S. and international artists. There is no fee to apply. Resident artists will be paid a stipend that will cover living expenses as well as travel and ground transportation. Living in Green Mountain Falls requires a vehicle, which an artist may choose to rent or bring their own. The stipend amounts are awarded Individual Artist:
$9,000, Duo Residency: $12,000, Trio Residency: $15,000. STEPHEN FRASER ENCOURAGEMENT FUND
https://www.scbwi.org/impact-and-legacy-fund/programs/stephen-fraser-encouragement-fund
Deadline November 5, 2023. This program will provide three grants of $2,000 each to children’s book authors, artists or translators who have traditionally published at least one book. Generously supported by Stephen Fraser, a veteran editor and now one of our industry’s most respected agents at The Jennifer De Chiara Literary
Agency, this grant reflects Stephen’s commitment to supporting talent. NYFA ARTIST FELLOWSHIP - NY
https://www.nyfa.org/awards-grants/artist-fellowships
Deadline December
13, 2023. An $8,000 unrestricted cash grant available to artists living in New York State and/or one of the Tribal Nations located therein. The following categories will be reviewed: Fiction, Folk/Traditional Arts, Interdisciplinary Work, Painting, Video/Film.
THE EX-PURITAN
https://ex-puritan.ca/submissions
The Ex-Puritan seeks submissions all year round, from anywhere in the world. Pays as follows: $100 per interview, $200 per essay,
$100 per review, $150 per work of fiction, $35 per poem (or page, capped at $120 for poems running four pages or more), $50+ per experimental or hybrid work, at an increasing scale depending on the nature of the piece. Regular submissions to the magazine are free of charge and should fall under one of six categories: fiction, essays, poetry, interviews, reviews, and experimental/hybrid work. CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL - MIRACLES
http://www.chickensoup.com
Deadline December 8, 2023. We are looking for powerful, astounding, stories that will make people say “wow” or give them chills. This book is for everyone, whether religious or non-religious. Payment is $250 and ten
copies of the book. Limit 1,200 words. First person only. COURT WATCH
https://www.courtwatch.news/
Fact based, original reporting that is complimented, augmented, or expanded by federal court records. We
lean towards exclusive reporting, but can be convinced to commission a piece on a topic that has been reported on previously as long as the pieces has new reporting that advances the story in a meaningful way. Length 500 to 1,000 words. Pays $300 per article. Pitch Seamus Hughes at [email protected] EU OBSERVER
https://euobserver.com/
Pitch Nikolaj Nielsen at https://twitter.com/NikolajNielsen. Seeks EU-funded pilot projects launched in March in
Bulgaria and Romania on preventing irregular arrivals, border migration management, returns. Pays between €250-€350 for articles. COSMOPOLITAN
https://medium.com/@oliviakish/cosmopolitan-writers-guidelines-76bf8d569ffc
The writer’s guidelines are very specific to the women’s lifestyle categories and expressing these ideas in Cosmo’s “unique” voice. An article usually takes up to six months to be published in the magazine through submission. A writer can submit his or her article by email or mail and will usually receive feedback in a month. Cosmopolitan “assigns
stories to seasonal writers and rarely accepts pitches.” A submission ranges from 1000–1500 words. Photos are very crucial to any article submitted to Cosmopolitan. Photos add $15–25 to your pay for high definition and clear images. A submitted article can earn 20 cents per published word and $200–400 on features. The printed magazine reaches not only the United States but all of Western Canada. It is important for writers to submit articles in Canadian spelling and CP style.
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This on Twitter from Cosmo: Helping put together a package for @cosmopolitan about women’s sex lives after 60. I’m on the hunt for essays + opinion pieces, and would especially like POC and LGBTQ+ perspectives. Pitch [email protected] cc: @WritersofColor @womenwriterswin . Rate: $400+ CONDE NAST TRAVELER
https://www.cntraveler.com/info/how-to-pitch-conde-nast-traveler
Condé Nast Traveler aims to inspire travel and inform readers about the world around us. We
cover travel in a way that helps people travel better, smarter, and more safely. We are committed to telling reported and personal stories about traveling. Rates start at $300 for 500 to 600 words. We do not accept pre-written stories on spec—even if you have already written the story, please send only the pitch. THE FOOD SECTION
https://thefoodsection.substack.com/p/how-to-write-for-the-food-section
We serve eaters across the American South by providing them with the information and analysis they need to better understand and appreciate their food-and-drink experiences in our region. The Food Section is actively seeking freelance contributors
to add their voices to the newsletter’s mix, with a particular emphasis on reported stories that reflect the diversity of the South. We pay $1000 for a feature story, which runs about 1200 words. While we typically don’t cover expenses, if you need 50 bucks in gas money to cover something thoughtfully and thoroughly, we’re open to those conversations. GIBSON HOUSE PRESS
https://gibsonhousepress.com/work-with-us/
Gibson House Press is a traditional publisher committed to connecting literary fiction with curious and
discerning readers. We consider adult literary fiction by writers in any genre/subject matter, especially the work of those traditionally underrepresented in literary publishing. 39 WEST PRESS
https://39westpress.com/submit
We accept unsolicited manuscripts for books of literary fiction, creative non-fiction, and full-length poetry volumes (at least fifty pages or more). We are looking for innovative and well-crafted, high-quality works by new and established authors. Additionally, we are interested in authors who have strong platforms and are able to connect with their audiences via direct engagement, whether it be
an email newsletter, a blog, a podcast, social media, etc. We are NOT looking for unsolicited submissions in the following categories: genre fiction (romance, erotica, science fiction, horror, true crime, mystery, etc.), cookbooks, how-to books, self-help books, memoirs, autobiographies, political manifestos, philosophical diatribes, or religious inspirational books. Please do not send self-published or previously published manuscripts. We are not looking for single stories, essays, or poems at
this time. BLACKLIGHT PRESS
https://cityoflightpublishing.com/
We are interested in stories from new perspectives, with diverse, interesting characters. We want to take readers on a journey and
allow them to explore their own imagination through another’s words. They have six imprints: -CrissCross AppleSauce publishes picture books that inspire and educate children of all ages. Gather ‘round, sit criss-cross applesauce, and read stories. -Cross Your Fingers is our middle grade and early reader
imprint. Cross Your Fingers books are chapter books for young readers with engaging and educational stories that will keep them hooked on reading as a lifelong passion. -Cross Your Heart publishes young adult books that explore the joys and perils that every young adult can relate to as they navigate their own coming-of-age story. -New Idea Press publishes innovative non-fiction books. We call these “Books that make the lightbulb go on.” -Blacklight Press publishes innovative fiction books. This imprint is filled with stories that, like a blacklight, reveal to us things that we may not have seen before. -Buffalo Heritage Press is committed to telling the stories of Buffalo, New York, one beautiful book at a time. BLUEMOOSE BOOKS
http://www.bluemoosebooks.com/about
Bluemoose Books is an award winning independent publisher based in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. We don’t have the heft of a London publishing house with the millions of pounds to promote our writers but we do manage through innovative marketing to get our books into high street bookstores and reviewed in the national press. If you want brilliant stories that have travelled from Hebden Bridge, across the border into Lancashire, down to London across to Moscow, Sofia and
Budapest and into the United States, Australia, India, Colombia and Greenland, Iceland and Bosnia Herzagovina then Bluemoose is the publisher for you. Location West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Please forward the newsletter in its entirety. To reprint any editorials, contact [email protected] for permission. Do not assume that acknowledgements listed in your publication is considered a valid right to publish out of ours.
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