New Magazine Listing
firstwriter.com – Thursday October 20, 2016
Publishes: Fiction; Nonfiction; Poetry;
Areas include: Short Stories;
Markets: Adult;
Preferred styles: Literary
Submit 3-5 poems, or fiction or nonfiction up to 4,500 words, via online submission system only. See website for full details, and to submit.
Preditors & Editors seeks new caretaker
firstwriter.com – Wednesday October 19, 2016
The renowned site "Preditors & Editors" is seeking a new caretaker.
The site has been helping writers discriminate between scams, duds, and genuine opportunities since 1997, but much of the information has, in the site's own words, become "stale and outdated", and the listings have now been removed until they can be updated by a new caretaker.
Irish publishing body says not paying writers is uncommon
irishtimes.com – Tuesday October 18, 2016
The organisation that represents the publishing industry in Ireland has said the non-payment of authors is not widespread in the books trade.
Liberties Press publisher Séan O’Keeffe has admitted a lot of authors and a small number of former staff have not been paid. He has apologised and said that the best way for them to get their money is for him to continue in business.
It’s Time for Publishers to Think Outside the Market
digitalbookworld.com – Tuesday October 18, 2016
Over the last 12-18 months, after a challenging, industry-evolving 5-7 years, there is a growing sense of cautious positivity in many parts of the book world. Print book sales are rebounding (or at least not still sliding, depending on whom you listen to), and ebook sales are now on a more predictable, if slower, and more diverse trajectory.
This week in fiction: Ottessa Moshfegh on writing predators and their victims
newyorker.com – Monday October 17, 2016
The inspiration for writing “An Honest Woman” came when I met someone who was so physically unattractive I felt sorry for him, and so I kept mum and polite while he lamely attempted to seduce me. I never called attention to the fact that his motivations were transparent and that, by ignoring him, I was protecting his dignity. I was in denial, and he was delusional.
The 2016 Guide to Creative Writing Guides
publishersweekly.com – Saturday October 15, 2016
Almost as long as there have been writers, there have been books that offer instruction, guidance, and advice on how to write. From Plato’s Phaedrus to the letters and journals of great practitioners such as Emily Dickinson, John Keats, and Rainer Maria Rilke, and 20th-century monuments of the genre such as Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own, writing guides have sat steadfast on aspiring writers’ nightstands, ready to inspire and instruct. Think of these books as kind of the homeschool version of M.F.A. programs.
10 Writing Prompts To Get You Started On Your Next Manuscript
bustle.com – Thursday October 13, 2016
The best part about writing for yourself, and not for a class, is that there's no teacher to tell you what to write... but the worst part aboutwriting for yourself is also that there's no teacher to tell you what to write. Even the most accomplished writers occasionally find themselves staring at a blinking cursor on a blank screen. Inspiration doesn't always strike on command. So here are a few helpful writing prompts, to get you started when you can't quite find the right words.
New Magazine Listing
firstwriter.com – Wednesday October 12, 2016
Publishes: Poetry;
Markets: Adult;
Preferred styles: Literary
Literary magazine publishing mainly poetry, but will consider reflective prose up to 500 words (especially expository blank verse). First-time contributors (unless in Israel) should submit by post with SASE.
Irish publishing body criticises €100 charge for manuscripts
irishtimes.com – Tuesday October 11, 2016
The body which represents Irish publishers has said it does not support a publisher’s controversial plan to charge writers €100 per submission.
Liberties Press publisher Seán O’Keeffe has remained defiant over his proposal to charge €100 per submitted manuscript, except when submitted by a recognised literary agent.
He tweeted at the weekend: “Thanks for the comments on our submissions policy on Friday and over the weekend. The policy won’t be changing.”
New Publisher Listing
firstwriter.com – Tuesday October 11, 2016
Publishes: Fiction; Nonfiction;
Areas include: Biography; Historical; Religious; Self-Help; Short Stories;
Markets: Adult; Children's; Family; Youth
Publishes books for a varied audience, that conform to Torah-observant Jewish values. Send complete ms by email as Word, DavkaWriter, RTF, or PDF files, with cover letter and author contact details. See website for full details.
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