Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine
Seeks short, character-oriented science fiction and fantasy. Submit by online submission system or regular mail.
Science Fiction
Analog Science Fiction and Fact
Seeks science fiction with strong characters and science/technology connection, articles about current science frontiers, and poetry and art. Submit using online submission manager.
Nelson Literary Agency
Currently seeking literary, commercial and women
Donald Maass Literary Agency
Welcoming authors in all genres of fiction: science fiction, fantasy, mystery, suspense, horror, romance, historical, literary and mainstream novels.
Florida Literary Arts Coalition Other Words Conference
Theme: Writing Florida: The First 500 Years Fountains of youth, conquistadors and missionaries, robber barons, land scams, mosquitoes, hurricanes, hanging chads, spring break, retirement villages—the … Read More “Florida Literary Arts Coalition Other Words Conference”
Cayova Sponsorship Program
A new social network called Cayova hosts a sponsorship competition for aspiring writers with a prize of $10,000. Blogging, biography, literary criticism, poetry, drama, screenplay, … Read More “Cayova Sponsorship Program”
Variance Publishing
Interested in fast-paced thrillers, action-adventure, science fiction, fantasy, horror and historical books of 85,000+ words from new and established authors. Submit queries by email only.
Viable Paradise
A one-week residential workshop in writing and selling commercial science fiction and fantasy. Features extensive time spent with best-selling and award-winning authors and professional editors … Read More “Viable Paradise”
Write on the Sound Writers ’ Conference
With four sessions per day and a choice of four workshops each session, attendees can build their best experience at this writing retreat. Choose from … Read More “Write on the Sound Writers ’ Conference”
Nimrod Conference for Readers and Writers
Join Nimrod International Journal for an all-day writing conference with workshops in fiction, poetry, memoir, YA fantasy, finding a literary agent and more. Also includes … Read More “Nimrod Conference for Readers and Writers”
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Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”