As a writer, I've written hundreds of stories and sent out thousands of submissions. I've been fortunate enough to have over two hundred stories published, but part of this fortune is the result of hard work and a thorough understanding of the submission process. When I was a new writer, I didn't have a clue … Continue reading How to Submit Your Writing to Literary Magazines
A few days ago, thanks to a post on the Write 1 Sub 1 page, I learned of a great new resource for writers called The Grinder. The (Submission) Grinder, as it is more properly called, carries the slogan "Milling your submissions into something useful," and it follows in the footsteps of the acclaimed Duotrope's … Continue reading Grinding It Out: Nathaniel Tower Interviews the Masterminds Behind The (Submission) Grinder
Most writers dream of making it big, of signing that book deal that will let them quit their day jobs and do nothing but sit around and write. Many writers have the delusion that once they get a foot in the door of a big publisher, the rest will be gravy. Those big-time publishers do … Continue reading Publishing Dreams and Nightmares: Susan Tepper v. The Big Six
Writers love getting published. It may be the one thing we like more than writing. Nothing makes us happier than opening the inbox and reading the acceptance emails that let us know someone likes our work. Well, we're probably happier when we actually see the story online, and even happier if/when we hold a copy … Continue reading Choose Your Publications Wisely
This was originally a three-part series about the value of Duotrope Digest, which began requiring a $50 subscription beginning on January 1, 2013. As of March 2019, the three parts have been consolidated into this single post to improve user experience. When I originally wrote this series of posts, I was still an active Duotrope … Continue reading Duotrope Review – Is It Worth the Cost?
