Author Eric Havens Writing a Horror Novel in Real Time
dreadcentral.com – Saturday April 30, 2016
When it comes to writing a novel, people usually think of an endless process of mapping out ideas, writing, editing, and re-writing before anything even resembling a finished book comes to fruition. Author Eric Havens decided to throw that out the window and is literally writing a horror novel on his website in real time, with no editing or re-writing allowed.
My writing day: Jacqueline Wilson
theguardian.com – Friday April 29, 2016
I once wrote in a Lett’s School-Girl’s Diary “It would be so wonderful to be a proper writer when I’m grown up. Imagine what bliss it would be to stay at home all day and just write!” Well, I’m a writer now, proper or improper, but sadly I don’t often get to stay at home all day and write. I meet journalists, I go to endless meetings, I do charity work, I talk at festivals, I take part in conferences, I lecture at universities, I visit ill children, I open libraries, I talk on panels, I give interviews on radio and television, and I judge all kinds of competitions. It’s all very interesting and enjoyable, if a bit nerve-racking at times, but it’s ultra time-consuming. It’s difficult managing to produce two full-length books each year. I cope by writing early every morning – even Christmas morning.
New Publisher Listing
firstwriter.com – Friday April 29, 2016
Publishes: Fiction
Areas include: Crime; Mystery; Romance; Suspense
Markets: Adult
Publishes full-length mysteries, romances, thrillers, detective stories, and suspense. No kids books, sci-fi, nonfiction, conspiracy theories, or erotic. Send query by email with complete ms as an attachment, a synopsis in the body of the email, and 100 words about yourself. Include "submission" in the subject line. See website for full guidelines.
New Publisher Listing
firstwriter.com – Thursday April 28, 2016
Publishes: Fiction
Areas include: Fantasy; Historical; Humour; Mystery; Sci-Fi
Markets: Adult; Youth
Preferred styles: Literary
Publishes books with unique insights or compelling themes for young adult, new adult, and adult audiences. Send query by email only. See website for full guidelines.
Children’s book writing/illustration conference in June
dglobe.com – Wednesday April 27, 2016
The Dakotas Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) is hosting its 2016 conference, “The Business of Writing and Illustrating,” on June 11 at the Holiday Inn City Center in Sioux Falls. Optional workshops will be offered on June 10.
The conference is for writers, illustrators, and anyone interested in creating children’s and young adult books or magazine articles.
Africa Day writing competition seeks to showcase African experience
irishtimes.com – Wednesday April 27, 2016
The Irish Times has teamed up with Irish Aid on an African-themed writing competition, marking Africa Day 2016. The competition is designed to showcase emerging talent, as well as established writers. This is the second year the competition has run.
New Magazine Listing
firstwriter.com – Wednesday April 27, 2016
Publishes: Fiction; Poetry; Scripts
Areas include: Drama; Short Stories
Markets: Children's; Youth
Publishes poetry, short stories, and short plays by young writers aged 13-19 from anywhere in the English-speaking world. Send submissions from September 1 to April 30 annually. See website for submission guidelines.
New Magazine Listing
firstwriter.com – Tuesday April 26, 2016
Publishes: Essays; Fiction; Nonfiction; Poetry
Areas include: Adventure; Anthropology; Arts; Crime; Current Affairs; Drama; Fantasy; Film; Gothic; Historical; Horror; Humour; Literature; Mystery; Nature; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Romance; Science; Sci-Fi; Short Stories; Sociology; Suspense; Thrillers; Westerns
Markets: Adult
Preferred styles: Commercial; Contemporary; Cynical; Dark; Experimental; Light; Literary; Mainstream; Niche; Popular; Positive; Progressive; Satirical; Serious; Traditional
A non-profit print and digital literary magazine dedicated to providing a platform for fantastic fiction, nonfiction and poetry from all over the world. We accept writing of all genres and styles, striving to publish work that we feel is heartfelt, genuine and screaming to be read. We adore beautiful and unique styles of writing but clarity is most important. We are committed to giving writers of all experience levels an opportunity. Unpublished writers have just as good a chance of getting published as established ones - it's all about the writing.
Into The Void Magazine
firstwriter.com – Monday April 25, 2016
Into The Void Magazine is a new literary magazine based in Ireland.
"We are accepting all genres and styles for Issue One. We're looking for short stories, flash fiction, essays, and poems that grab and enthral and refuse to let go. We prize heartfelt and genuine writing above perfect grammar and technique. Above all, we're looking for writing that screams to be read. Previously unpublished writers stand as good a chance of being accepted for publication as others - it's all about the writing."
New Publisher Listing
firstwriter.com – Monday April 25, 2016
Publishes: Fiction; Nonfiction;
Areas include: Arts; Autobiography; Beauty and Fashion; Biography; Crime; Photography; Romance;
Markets: Adult;
Preferred styles: Contemporary
Publishes adult fiction and nonfiction, including crime, romance, illustrated books, biography, memoir, and autobiography. Particularly interested in books where the central character or theme relates to minority groups and/or has strong female protagonists. Also interested in original works from or about African, African-American, Caribbean and black British artists working in the fields of photography, fine art, fashion, and contemporary and modern art, and artists of calibre from the soul, blues, R&B and reggae traditions. Send query by email with writer CV, detailed synopsis, and two sample chapters. See website for full submission guidelines.
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