Literary Spotlight: Jokes Review
Editors at this five-year-old publication are on the hunt for bold, original voices that aren’t afraid to take risks on the page. Read More “Literary Spotlight: Jokes Review”
Literary Journal Spotlight
Literary Spotlight: Raising Mothers
This six-year-old journal for BIPOC parents aims “to elevate our voices, share our stories, examine our issues, represent our expansive culture, cultivate community, preserve our history, and celebrate our joy.” Read More “Literary Spotlight: Raising Mothers”
Literary Spotlight: Faces
Add to FavoritesFaces Magazine, part of Cricket Media, attracts readers between 9 and 14 years old with innovative and surprising stories about people, places, and … Read More “Literary Spotlight: Faces”
Literary Spotlight: Storm Cellar
This 11-year-old publication showcases both emerging and established voices, with art and writing emphasizing – but not limited to – voices from the Midwest. Read More “Literary Spotlight: Storm Cellar”
Literary Spotlight: Porridge
Editors of this online and print publication seek fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that ‘isn’t afraid to be a bit different.’ Read More “Literary Spotlight: Porridge”
Literary Spotlight: Apex
Writers from around the world find a home – and a paycheck – for their genre fiction at this bi-monthly publication. Read More “Literary Spotlight: Apex”
Literary Spotlight: Sky Island Journal
Submissions to this free international journal are evaluated on merit alone – no cover letters and bios allowed. Read More “Literary Spotlight: Sky Island Journal”
Literary Spotlight: The Offing
Editors of this acclaimed publication seek writing from marginalized voices that ‘challenges, experiments, provokes – work that
pushes literary and artistic forms and conventions.’ Read More “Literary Spotlight: The Offing”
Literary Spotlight: “Funny Women”
This online column at The Rumpus seeks works that are both funny and feminist. Read More “Literary Spotlight: “Funny Women””
Literary Spotlight: The Twin Bill
America’s favorite pastime gets its literary due in this brand-new journal devoted to all things baseball. Read More “Literary Spotlight: The Twin Bill”
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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”