5 things you should expect when writing short stories, according to Eden Robinson
cbc.ca – Friday October 13, 2017
Eden Robinson's latest book, Son of a Trickster, is a finalist for the 2017 Scotiabank Giller Prize. Son of a Trickster is a fantastical coming-of-age story about a teenage burnout visited by strange apparitions, and was recently defended by Anishinaabe comedian Ryan McMahon on Turtle Island Reads. Her first novel, Monkey Beach, was shortlisted for a Governor General's Literary Award and Scotiabank Giller Prize in 2000.
Robinson is serving as a jury member for the 2018 CBC Short Story Prize, alongside Heather O'Neill and Kevin Hardcastle. Together, they will determine the winner, who will receive $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts, have their story published on CBC Books, and have the opportunity to attend a 10-day writing residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.
For all those already hard at work on a 2018 CBC Short Story Prize submission, Robinson shares five things about expecting the unexpected.
New Magazine Listing
firstwriter.com – Friday October 13, 2017
Publishes: Fiction; Nonfiction; Poetry; Reviews;
Areas include: Autobiography;
Markets: Adult;
Preferred styles: Literary
Publishes a postcard each month featuring one piece of fiction or nonfiction up to 150 words, or one poem, up to 10 lines. Publishes four pieces in each online issue. Accepts fiction, nonfiction, memoir, poetry, and book reviews year-round. Graphic fiction / nonfiction also welcome, but it must fit on a postcard. Submit via online submission system.
Stanton and Pocklington form The North agency
thebookseller.com – Wednesday October 11, 2017
Literary agents Mark Stanton and Kevin Pocklington, formerly of Edinburgh-based Jenny Brown Associates (JBA), are starting a new agency based in Newcastle called The North.
They will be joined by literary agent Allan Guthrie and freelance editor Julie Fergusson, while Jenny Brown and Lucy Juckes are to remain at JBA.
New Magazine Listing
firstwriter.com – Monday October 9, 2017
Publishes: Articles; Fiction; Nonfiction; Poetry
Areas include: Arts; Entertainment; Short Stories
Markets: Adult
Preferred styles: Literary
Literary magazine and website that supports artists taking their first steps in the world of publishing. Join online community for free in order to submit work. Selected works from those submitted to the online community will be chosen for print publication and receive payment. Also runs competitions.
New Literary Agency Listing
firstwriter.com – Wednesday October 4, 2017
Handles: Fiction; Nonfiction
Areas: Beauty and Fashion; Cookery; Crime; Design; Health; Historical; Lifestyle; Mystery; Psychology; Romance; Self-Help; Thrillers; Women's Interests
Markets: Adult; Youth
Treatments: Popular
Send query by email only, with first chapter (fiction) or first ten pages (nonfiction) in the body of the email. Attachments will not be opened. No queries by phone.
New Magazine Listing
firstwriter.com – Tuesday October 3, 2017
Publishes: Fiction; Nonfiction; Poetry;
Areas include: Horror; Psychology; Short Stories;
Markets: Adult
Online magazine, publishing fiction, short stories, micros, flash fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, in the horror genre. Aims to offer something new within the genre, with a focus on the psychological aspects of horror. See website for full submission guidelines.
5 Writing Tips: Harlan Coben
publishersweekly.com – Saturday September 30, 2017
Working off my Rule 3, I'm going to skip boring you with a long introductory paragraph and get straight to it:
New Literary Agency Listing
firstwriter.com – Thursday September 28, 2017
Handles: Fiction; Nonfiction
Areas: Autobiography; Historical
Markets: Adult; Youth
Treatments: Contemporary
Particularly interested in historical fiction, contemporary YA, literary fiction, memoir, and narrative nonfiction. No adult and YA paranormal, fantasy, science fiction, romance, thrillers, mysteries, or picture books. Send query by email with first ten pages. Only makes personal response if interested.
New Literary Agency Listing
firstwriter.com – Monday September 25, 2017
Handles: Fiction; Nonfiction
Areas: Adventure; Anthropology; Antiques; Archaeology; Architecture; Arts; Autobiography; Biography; Crime; Culture; Current Affairs; Design; Entertainment; Film; Gothic; Historical; Hobbies; Literature; Men's Interests; Military; Music; Mystery; Nature; Philosophy; Politics; Science; Short Stories; Sociology; Sport; Thrillers; Translations; Travel; TV; Women's Interests
Markets: Adult
Treatments: Commercial; Contemporary; Experimental; In-depth; Literary; Mainstream; Niche; Popular; Progressive; Serious
Literary agency set up by a former bookseller, offering writers a new perspective on finding the right publisher for their work. Keen to find writers with something to say about society today and particularly looking for storylines that showcase voices and communities that have tended to be overlooked by the publishing world, although that should deter no-one from sending their writing.
New Magazine Listing
firstwriter.com – Monday September 25, 2017
Publishes: Fiction; Poetry;
Areas include: Horror;
Markets: Academic; Adult; Youth;
Preferred styles: Dark; Literary
A not-for-profit online supernatural horror (global) literary magazine. We feature: poetry, prose, fiction, flash fiction, art and photography. We accept submissions from writers and artists of all ages from all across the globe. They must be at least 13 years old.
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