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Curiosity Never Killed the Writer

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8 New Agents Seeking Cookbooks, Kidlit, Horror, LGBTQ, Women’s Fiction, SFF, and more

Here are eight new literary agents actively seeking clients. New agents are a boon to writers. They are actively building their lists, and will go the extra mile for their clients. All of these agents work for established agencies with good track records. They are looking for all genres. Always…

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8 New Agents Seeking Cookbooks, Kidlit, Horror, LGBTQ, Women’s Fiction, SFF, and more
8 New Agents Seeking Cookbooks, Kidlit, Horror, LGBTQ, Women’s Fiction, SFF, and more
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Curiosity Never Killed the Writer

·Aug 30

Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity Newsletter: September 2023

Terrible Early Reviews of Ten 20th-Century Classics I enjoy reading bad reviews of great novels — almost as much as I enjoy getting them. (See what I did there?) These books were panned primarily because they broke new ground. Innovative writing and unconventional concepts are rarely well received in the short run. (Also honest portrayals of sex…

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Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity Newsletter: September 2023
Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity Newsletter: September 2023
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Curiosity Never Killed the Writer

·Aug 29

73 Calls for Submissions in September 2023 — Paying markets

This September there are more than six dozen calls for submissions. All of these are paying markets, and none charge submission fees. As always, every genre, style, and form is wanted, from short stories to poetry to essays. I post upcoming calls for submissions shortly before the first day of…

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73 Calls for Submissions in September 2023 — Paying markets
73 Calls for Submissions in September 2023 — Paying markets
Writing

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Curiosity Never Killed the Writer

·Aug 28

45 Writing Contests in September 2023 — No entry fees

This September there are more than three dozen free writing contests for short fiction, novels, poetry, CNF, nonfiction, and plays. Prizes range from $15,000 to publication. None charge entry fees. Some of these contests have age and geographical restrictions, so read the instructions carefully. If you want to get a…

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45 Writing Contests in September 2023 — No entry fees
45 Writing Contests in September 2023 — No entry fees
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Curiosity Never Killed the Writer

·Aug 25

31 Spectacular Writing Conferences and Workshops in September 2023

This September there are more than two dozen writing conferences and workshops. Some conferences and workshops will be held online, but many will be in-person or hybrid as pandemic restrictions ease. …

Writing

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31 Spectacular Writing Conferences and Workshops in September 2023
31 Spectacular Writing Conferences and Workshops in September 2023
Writing

10 min read


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Curiosity Never Killed the Writer

·Aug 15

12 New Agents Seeking Fantasy, Kidlit, Picture Books, YA, Nonfiction, Memoir, Romance, Horror and more

Here are twelve new literary agents actively seeking clients. New agents are a boon to writers. They are actively building their lists, and will go the extra mile for their clients. All of these agents work for established agencies with good track records. They are looking for all genres. Always…

Writing

9 min read

12 New Agents Seeking Fantasy, Kidlit, Picture Books, YA, Nonfiction, Memoir, Romance, Horror and…
12 New Agents Seeking Fantasy, Kidlit, Picture Books, YA, Nonfiction, Memoir, Romance, Horror and…
Writing

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Curiosity Never Killed the Writer

·Jul 27

Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity Newsletter: August 2023

What Writers Should Do During the Dead Month August is affectionately known as the “dead month” in the publishing industry. During August all work comes to a virtual halt as editors, agents, proofreaders, typesetters, CEOs, dog walkers and everyone else on the planet takes a much-needed vacation. If your manuscript is ready to go, you have several choices…

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Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity Newsletter: August 2023
Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity Newsletter: August 2023
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Curiosity Never Killed the Writer

·Jul 26

80 Calls for Submissions in August 2023 — Paying markets

This August there are more than six dozen calls for submissions. All of these are paying markets, and none charge submission fees. As always, every genre, style, and form is wanted, from short stories to poetry to essays. I post upcoming calls for submissions shortly before the first day of…

Writing

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80 Calls for Submissions in August 2023 — Paying markets
80 Calls for Submissions in August 2023 — Paying markets
Writing

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Curiosity Never Killed the Writer

·Jul 25

40 Writing Contests in August 2023 — No entry fees

This August there are more than three dozen free writing contests for short fiction, novels, poetry, CNF, nonfiction, and plays. Prizes range from $100,000 to publication. None charge entry fees. Some of these contests have age and geographical restrictions, so read the instructions carefully. If you want to get a…

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9 min read

40 Writing Contests in August 2023 — No entry fees
40 Writing Contests in August 2023 — No entry fees
Writing

9 min read


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Curiosity Never Killed the Writer

·Jul 24

25 Awesome Writing Conferences and Workshops in August 2023

This August there are more than two dozen writing conferences and workshops. Some conferences and workshops will be held online, but many will be in-person or hybrid as pandemic restrictions ease. …

Writing

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25 Awesome Writing Conferences and Workshops in August 2023
25 Awesome Writing Conferences and Workshops in August 2023
Writing

9 min read

Erica Verrillo

Erica Verrillo

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Helping writers get published and bolstering their flagging spirits at http://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/

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