A roadmap to better diversity in literary magazines
Literary magazine editors discuss re-drawing the landscape and outline ways to get under-represented voices heard and read. Read More “A roadmap to better diversity in literary magazines”
The Publishing Industry
Pub crawl: Editors and publishers discuss the fate of literary novels
Smaller presses, with an eye toward excellence and craft, may hold the key to publication. But you’ll need patience and persistence to unlock the doors, say these successful editors and publishers. Read More “Pub crawl: Editors and publishers discuss the fate of literary novels”
From blog to book deal
Can a blog still lead to a publishing contract in today’s oversaturated market? Read More “From blog to book deal”
Book reviewing for beginners
Four reasons why you should do it – and six tips on how to do it well. Read More “Book reviewing for beginners”
Find your niche magazine
Five magazine editors weigh in on the niche magazine industry and share tips for how to get published in those specialized publications. Read More “Find your niche magazine”
The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents
Before querying agents make sure to do or not do each of these items. Read More “The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents”
Is the memoir market oversaturated?
We took a trip down memoir-y lane and asked: What makes a memoir truly great? What’s the best way to sell one? And – gulp – is this megapopular market finally oversaturated? Memoirists, agents, and publishers speak out. Read More “Is the memoir market oversaturated?”
The lords and ladies of LOL: Inside the minds of America’s top humor editors
An exclusive look at the gatekeepers of contemporary comedy writing.
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Graphic nonfiction books are on the rise
This up-and-coming genre conveys facts in full color. Read More “Graphic nonfiction books are on the rise”
The rising tide of “cli-fi,” or climate fiction
Authors are becoming increasingly concerned about the state of our planet – and what we can do about it. Enter cli-fi, a new genre that deals with climate change and global warming on both a modern and future scale. Read More “The rising tide of “cli-fi,” or climate fiction”
Featured Posts
9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)
The first self-published book I edited was written by a longtime newspaper reporter. Seasoned and self-confident, he decided to set sources aside and pen a … Read More “9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307
Read “The Tower Block: Apartment 1307” by Markús Már Efraím, the winning essay from our 2018 Flash Contest. Read More “2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307”