A Sweet Way to Beat Rejection
Rejection is a universal part of being a writer. “Get used to it,” they say. “Grow some thick skin.” What they don’t talk about as much is just how much it hurts. Read More “A Sweet Way to Beat Rejection”
getting published
What to do when your writing goes viral
A guide to sorting through agent offers, getting your book proposal just right, and making sure you still have more to say after a million (or more) people read your article. Read More “What to do when your writing goes viral”
How to start writing for trade, niche, and international magazines
There’s a whole world of publishing opportunities outside your local newsstand. Read More “How to start writing for trade, niche, and international magazines”
Gigi Will Know: Does fiction about current events have a higher chance of getting published?
Do editors prefer timely pieces over timeless ones? Read More “Gigi Will Know: Does fiction about current events have a higher chance of getting published?”
What do Pushcart Prize nominations really mean, anyway?
With over 10,000 nominations each year, is it ever ok to brag about your Pushcart nod? And how helpful is a nomination for your career in the long term? We spoke to writers and editors to find out. Read More “What do Pushcart Prize nominations really mean, anyway?”
Gigi Will Know: Are editors sick of COVID-19 pitches yet?
“I want to write about the COVID-19 pandemic, but I’m worried literary journal editors are saturated with similar submissions.” Read More “Gigi Will Know: Are editors sick of COVID-19 pitches yet?”
Where do agents look for new clients?
Skip the slush pile by putting your writing on display in key places. Read More “Where do agents look for new clients?”
What I learned about craft from analyzing one year of ‘Modern Love’
Even the column’s editor says it’s easier to get into Harvard 20 times than for a writer to get an essay accepted for the exclusive essay series. So how can a writer get published in “Modern Love?” Read More “What I learned about craft from analyzing one year of ‘Modern Love’”
Mud Month
Finding hope in the slog through the slush pile. Read More “Mud Month”
Don’t let your story pitches die a premature death
Keep at it and you’ll get one over the plate. Here’s how. Read More “Don’t let your story pitches die a premature death”