Descant
Literary journal publishing new and established writers and artists from both Canada and around the globe. Considers original, unpublished submissions of poetry, short stories, essays, … Read More “Descant”
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Conjunctions
Online journal publishes contemporary innovative fiction, essays, poetry, drama, art and interviews by new and established writers. Submit by regular mail only. Biannual. Conjunctions, Bard … Read More “Conjunctions”
Cimarron Review
Features previously unpublished fiction, nonfiction, poetry and art. Submissions from the U.S. should be sent by regular mail; submissions from outside the U.S. may be … Read More “Cimarron Review”
Booth Journal
Publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, comics and lists. Accepts submissions September through April. Submit by online submission manager only. Annual print journal; website updated weekly.
The Bitter Oleander
Features short, imaginative fiction and poetry. Submit fiction and individual poems by online submissions manager only. Biannual. The Bitter Oleander Press, 4983 Tall Oaks Dr., … Read More “The Bitter Oleander”
The Antigonish Review
Features short stories, articles, essays, poetry, book reviews and translations. Considers stories from anywhere, original or translations, but encourages Atlantic Canadians and Canadian writers, and … Read More “The Antigonish Review”
Pacific Coast Children’s Writers Novel Workshop and Retreat
Limited attendance makes for an intimate and focused setting in workshops, panels, classes and more. Enrollees read peer manuscripts in advance then compare their conclusions … Read More “Pacific Coast Children’s Writers Novel Workshop and Retreat”
Colorado Gold Conference
Annual three-day conference hosted by the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, features workshops, panels, pitch session and networking with authors, editors and agents.
Sun Valley Writers’ Conference
An annual gathering of readers and writers considering ideas set forth in fiction, nonfiction, journalism, poetry and filmmaking. This year’s presenters include Katherine Boo, Billy … Read More “Sun Valley Writers’ Conference”
American Christian Fiction Writers Annual Conference
Begins with an early bird session led by late stage story development editor Lisa Rector-Maass and also featuring keynote speaker Robin Jones Gunn. Great place … Read More “American Christian Fiction Writers Annual Conference”
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Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
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