Here are three literary agents actively seeking clients. All work with established agencies with good track records. — Here are three literary agents actively seeking clients. All work with established agencies with good track records. Sarah Khalil is seeking serious narrative nonfiction with an eye towards social, economic and environmental justice; pop/cultural criticism and histories; cross-cultural narratives; and writing from Caribbean, MENA, and Muslim creators; all deeply explored…

“If you don’t know what’s impossible, it’s easier to do it …” ~ Neil Gaiman — “If you don’t know what’s impossible, it’s easier to do it …” ~ Neil Gaiman Neil Gaiman is one of the darlings of sci-fi. Like another British-born sci-fi darling, Douglas Adams, his wit is dry, and his prose whimsical. In this commencement speech, Gaiman, without wasting too many words, summarizes the craft of writing, which is to make art out of experience. “When things get…

This May there are more than three dozen free writing contests for short fiction, novels, poetry, CNF, nonfiction, and plays. Prizes range… — This May there are more than three dozen free writing contests for short fiction, novels, poetry, CNF, nonfiction, and plays. Prizes range from $60,000 to a free writing class. None charge entry fees. Some of these contests have age and geographical restrictions, so read the instructions carefully.

This May there are more than nine dozen calls for submissions. All of these are paying markets, and none charge submission fees. As always… — This May there are more than nine 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 calls for submissions a few days prior to the first…

Here are a dozen journals with no fixed deadlines that are open right now. These publications are looking for all genres and forms: short… — Here are a dozen journals with no fixed deadlines that are open right now. These publications are looking for all genres and forms: short stories, poetry, nonfiction, reportage, fantasy, horror, humor, suspense … there is something for every writer. All of these journals are paying markets and none charge submission…

This May there are more than two dozen writing conferences and workshops. Some conferences and workshops will be held online, but some will… — This May there are more than two dozen writing conferences and workshops. Some conferences and workshops will be held online, but some will be held in person as pandemic restrictions ease. …

Here are ten literary journals accepting poetry right now. All are paying markets and none charge submission fees. Most have rolling… — Here are ten literary journals accepting poetry right now. All are paying markets and none charge submission fees. Most have rolling deadlines. Poetry is an exacting discipline. Not only must every word be carefully chosen to convey meaning, every punctuation mark, every line break, every “breath” must be agonized over…

Here are three new agents actively building their client lists. New agents are a boon to writers. They are actively building their lists… — Here are three new agents actively building their client lists. New agents are a boon to writers. They are actively building their lists, and will go the extra mile for their clients. Lisa Highton is interested in a wide variety of narrative fiction and non-fiction.

Here are two new agents actively seeking clients. New agents are a boon to writers. They are actively building their lists, and will go the… — Here are two new 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. Kimberly Peticolas is interested in Non-fiction: Business, Leadership, Self-Help, Lifestyle, History, Military History, Children’s. Fiction: Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Historical, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller…