Although some adult magazines do accept short story submissions from freelancers, it is much easier to sell short stories to children’s magazines. If you have a love for children and if you can write an entertaining story, this might be a great market for you. Most children’s magazines have at least one short story per ...
Every year the Writers Market writer’s reference book releases an updated version of the popular publication that some might consider to be a writer’s bible. One wishing to own or have access to the information in the Writers market can either pay about $30 to subscribe to the online reference guide or they may purchase ...
This is a frequent question that I hear. Many new writers who have surprised themselves with their first novel usually want to know how to get published, as if the first time they submit their work, it will be accepted with enthusiasm. They dream of becoming an overnight success, hitting the tops of bestseller lists ...
When you are looking for publisher for your novel, it can be maddening at times. Between all the vanity publishers and less than reputable publishers, sorting through that mess alone is scary. Finding an agent isn’t much easier, if not harder. It isn’t impossible to find your own way in the literary world, but a ...
When I say to writing students, “Your work is really strong. You should try sending it out to literary magazines,” they often respond with a terrified “What? Me?” look. How do you get past the fear and get your work out there? It helps to arm yourself with some basic information about the submissions process. ...
