Writer's Thought for the Week: "What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure." ~ Samuel Johnson
Orion Magazine
hhttp://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/mag/guidelines_for_article_submissions/
Due to the high volume, Orion now only accepts submissions twice yearly, during designated submission windows. The next submission period will be June 15-30, 2011. Manuscripts received during this time will receive a response by September 30, 2011.
Orion welcomes "thoughtful submissions concerning the collision of nature and culture, the commingling of people and place." Orion considers unsolicited essays, narrative nonfiction, interviews, profiles, short fiction, and picture essays. They also consider submissions for their Place Where You Live and Coda departments. Sample articles are available on their web site.
No more than two submissions of no more than 6,000 words each per person. Feature articles range from 1,500 to 6,000 words, departments from 350 to 1,200 words. Lead time is typically six to nine months. Pays $400 to $1,000 for feature pieces, $50 to $450 for shorter texts. They purchase first North American serial rights, as well as exclusive worldwide electronic rights for sixty days and nonexclusive permanent web rights for their electronic archive.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
iPhone Workshop and In the Snake
Writer's thought for the week: "Words are but air; the pen leaves a mark." ~ Anonymous
Author and speaker Linda Rohrbough developed an iPhone version of her workshop "Pitch Your Book".
http://www.lindarohrbough.us/index.php/iphone-app
It has Apple's approval and is available for $3.99.
I don't have an iPhone but I attended this workshop at a writer's conference. I almost didn't go because I didn't have a book to pitch, but none of other workshops in that time slot interested me. Linda's workshop was the best one of the whole conference. She taught us a simple, effective three-step formula for talking about your book with an agent or editor.
Conferences can be expensive and time-consuming, and I often find that I am only interested in certain parts of them. Will other iPhone apps for writers be available soon? I might just have to get an iPhone. I'm not saying conferences have no purpose. You can't ask an iPhone app questions. Well, you could, but you won't get answers. You're not networking while listening to your iPhone, and you won't get a one-on-one in-person session with an editor or agent that way either. But $3.99 for a workshop in my home or office instead of getting dressed up and driving somewhere? Sounds good to me.
In the Snake
http://www.inthesnake.com/submissions/
This new ezine wants short stories for their first issue scheduled for October. All genres accepted but no explicit sexual descriptions or excessive violence. "We are very interested in stories that focus on the evolution of characters, questions of identity, and perception of self." Pays $50 per story on acceptance for one-time Web publication rights.
Author and speaker Linda Rohrbough developed an iPhone version of her workshop "Pitch Your Book".
http://www.lindarohrbough.us/index.php/iphone-app
It has Apple's approval and is available for $3.99.
I don't have an iPhone but I attended this workshop at a writer's conference. I almost didn't go because I didn't have a book to pitch, but none of other workshops in that time slot interested me. Linda's workshop was the best one of the whole conference. She taught us a simple, effective three-step formula for talking about your book with an agent or editor.
Conferences can be expensive and time-consuming, and I often find that I am only interested in certain parts of them. Will other iPhone apps for writers be available soon? I might just have to get an iPhone. I'm not saying conferences have no purpose. You can't ask an iPhone app questions. Well, you could, but you won't get answers. You're not networking while listening to your iPhone, and you won't get a one-on-one in-person session with an editor or agent that way either. But $3.99 for a workshop in my home or office instead of getting dressed up and driving somewhere? Sounds good to me.
In the Snake
http://www.inthesnake.com/submissions/
This new ezine wants short stories for their first issue scheduled for October. All genres accepted but no explicit sexual descriptions or excessive violence. "We are very interested in stories that focus on the evolution of characters, questions of identity, and perception of self." Pays $50 per story on acceptance for one-time Web publication rights.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Threepenny Review
Writer's Thought for the Week: "This manuscript of yours that has just come back from another editor is a precious package. Don't consider it rejected. Consider that you've addressed it 'to the editor who can appreciate my work' and it has simply come back stamped 'Not at this address.' Just keep looking
for the right address." —Barbara Kingsolver
THE THREEPENNY REVIEW is open to submissions through August.
http://www.threepennyreview.com
Submit only via snail mail or their submission system. No e-mail submissions, no simultaneous submissions, and no reprints. Do not submit more than one story or article, or more than five poems, until you have heard back about your previous submission.
Critical articles should be about 1200 to 2500 words, Table Talk items 1000 words or less, stories and memoirs 4000 words or less, and poetry 100 lines or less. Pays $400 per story or article, $200 per poem or Table Talk piece for first serial rights in both print and digital editions. Selected sample content is available on their web site.
for the right address." —Barbara Kingsolver
THE THREEPENNY REVIEW is open to submissions through August.
http://www.threepennyreview.com
Submit only via snail mail or their submission system. No e-mail submissions, no simultaneous submissions, and no reprints. Do not submit more than one story or article, or more than five poems, until you have heard back about your previous submission.
Critical articles should be about 1200 to 2500 words, Table Talk items 1000 words or less, stories and memoirs 4000 words or less, and poetry 100 lines or less. Pays $400 per story or article, $200 per poem or Table Talk piece for first serial rights in both print and digital editions. Selected sample content is available on their web site.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Short Story Month
Writing tip: "Never be ashamed of your subject, or of your passion for your subject. Your 'forbidden' passions are likely to be the fuel for your writing… Your struggle with your buried self, or selves, yields your art."
The Emerging Writers Network has declared May "National Short Story" month. Here are two opportunities that include short stories as well as other forms.
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will accept submissions for its fourth print anthology of short fiction (up to 3,000 words) and poetry (up to 40 lines) between June 1 and September 1, 2011. Stories must be set in Mississippi and clearly capture a Southern tone. They accept most genres. Both unpublished and previously published work are accepted. Payment for selected work is $25 and one copy or five copies for one-time publication rights.
Shock Totem considers original, unpublished stories of dark fantasy and horror—mystery, suspense, supernatural, morbid humor, fantasy, etc. Stories must have a clear horror element. Looking for short stories up to 5,000 words (firm), tightly woven flash fiction up to 1,000 words, and microfiction up to 200 words. They also look for nonfiction: journalism about real horrors such as disease, poverty, addiction.
Pays 5 cents per word (3 cents for reprints) with a $250 cap on all accepted stories.
The Emerging Writers Network has declared May "National Short Story" month. Here are two opportunities that include short stories as well as other forms.
The Gulf Coast Writers Association will accept submissions for its fourth print anthology of short fiction (up to 3,000 words) and poetry (up to 40 lines) between June 1 and September 1, 2011. Stories must be set in Mississippi and clearly capture a Southern tone. They accept most genres. Both unpublished and previously published work are accepted. Payment for selected work is $25 and one copy or five copies for one-time publication rights.
Shock Totem considers original, unpublished stories of dark fantasy and horror—mystery, suspense, supernatural, morbid humor, fantasy, etc. Stories must have a clear horror element. Looking for short stories up to 5,000 words (firm), tightly woven flash fiction up to 1,000 words, and microfiction up to 200 words. They also look for nonfiction: journalism about real horrors such as disease, poverty, addiction.
Pays 5 cents per word (3 cents for reprints) with a $250 cap on all accepted stories.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Black Orchid Novella Award
Thought for the week: "Writing is not the lottery. New writers have to be realistic about what it takes to get published. But there is one similarity to the lottery: You have to play to win." ~ Lori Perkin
BLACK ORCHID NOVELLA AWARD
http://www.nerowolfe.org/htm/neroaward/black_orchid_award/BO_award_proc.htm
Entries must be 15,000 to 20,000 words in length and postmarked by May 31, 2011. Each entry must be an original unpublished work of fiction that conforms to the tradition of the Nero Wolfe mystery series:
1. "traditional" in flavor
2. The sleuth's deductive abilities solve the crime. No coincidences.
3. The killer is known to the victim. No random psycho shootings.
4. The characters must have an engaging relationship.
5. Some wit is required.
No entry fee. The winner will be offered a standard Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine contract.
The Wolfe Pack, founded in 1977, is a forum to discuss, explore, and enjoy the 72 Nero Wolfe books and novellas written by Rex Stout. The organization promotes fellowship and extends friendship to those who enjoy these great literary works of mystery through a series of events, book discussions, and a journal devoted to the study of the genius detective, Nero Wolfe, and his intrepid assistant, Archie Goodwin. The organization has more than 500 members worldwide.
BLACK ORCHID NOVELLA AWARD
http://www.nerowolfe.org/htm/neroaward/black_orchid_award/BO_award_proc.htm
Entries must be 15,000 to 20,000 words in length and postmarked by May 31, 2011. Each entry must be an original unpublished work of fiction that conforms to the tradition of the Nero Wolfe mystery series:
1. "traditional" in flavor
2. The sleuth's deductive abilities solve the crime. No coincidences.
3. The killer is known to the victim. No random psycho shootings.
4. The characters must have an engaging relationship.
5. Some wit is required.
No entry fee. The winner will be offered a standard Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine contract.
The Wolfe Pack, founded in 1977, is a forum to discuss, explore, and enjoy the 72 Nero Wolfe books and novellas written by Rex Stout. The organization promotes fellowship and extends friendship to those who enjoy these great literary works of mystery through a series of events, book discussions, and a journal devoted to the study of the genius detective, Nero Wolfe, and his intrepid assistant, Archie Goodwin. The organization has more than 500 members worldwide.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Easter Bunny and Wiley Wabbit
Ever wonder where the Easter Bunny came from? He arrived with German immigrants, the same ones who brought us Kris Kringle and the Christmas tree. The "Osterhase" or Easter Hare follows the same rules as Kringle: He visits children's home the night before the holiday and leaves presents for good children only.
Traditionally, children built nests of clothing in corners or secluded areas of their homes where colored eggs would be found on Easter. The nests evolved into the Easter basket which is often hidden Easter morning for children to search and find.
In honor of Elmer Fudd's "Wiley Wabbit"", this week's market is
WILEY WRITERS
http://www.wilywriters.com/blog/?page_id=1234
They publish only short fiction (1,000 to 5,000 words) that falls under the genre umbrella of speculative fiction: horror, fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal romance/mystery/adventure. Monthly issues are themed and April through November 2011 themes are listed online. Pays $50 and up.
Thought for the week: Life is made up of small pleasures. Happiness is made up of those tiny successes. The big ones come too infrequently. And if you don't collect all these tiny successes, the big ones don't really mean anything. ~ Norman Lear
Traditionally, children built nests of clothing in corners or secluded areas of their homes where colored eggs would be found on Easter. The nests evolved into the Easter basket which is often hidden Easter morning for children to search and find.
In honor of Elmer Fudd's "Wiley Wabbit"", this week's market is
WILEY WRITERS
http://www.wilywriters.com/blog/?page_id=1234
They publish only short fiction (1,000 to 5,000 words) that falls under the genre umbrella of speculative fiction: horror, fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal romance/mystery/adventure. Monthly issues are themed and April through November 2011 themes are listed online. Pays $50 and up.
Thought for the week: Life is made up of small pleasures. Happiness is made up of those tiny successes. The big ones come too infrequently. And if you don't collect all these tiny successes, the big ones don't really mean anything. ~ Norman Lear
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
All Things Come to Those Who Wait
When trying to decide "Kindle or Nook", one of the things I liked about Nook was its ability to access e-books from public libraries. I still went with the Kindle, partly because my local library did not participate in an e-book lending program.
Today, I saw this Associated Press announcement:
"Amazon says its Kindle e-reader will get the ability to load e-books from 11,000 U.S. public libraries later this year.
Most U.S. libraries already provide e-books, which work with nearly all e-readers except the Kindle. They're also accessible on many smartphones and tablets like the iPad.
Amazon.com Inc. says it's working with OverDrive Inc., which runs the e-book systems of public libraries to make the system compatible with the Kindle."
Maybe by the time Kindle supports e-books, my library will be ready to lend them.
Thought for the week: Talent is long patience.
Today, I saw this Associated Press announcement:
"Amazon says its Kindle e-reader will get the ability to load e-books from 11,000 U.S. public libraries later this year.
Most U.S. libraries already provide e-books, which work with nearly all e-readers except the Kindle. They're also accessible on many smartphones and tablets like the iPad.
Amazon.com Inc. says it's working with OverDrive Inc., which runs the e-book systems of public libraries to make the system compatible with the Kindle."
Maybe by the time Kindle supports e-books, my library will be ready to lend them.
Thought for the week: Talent is long patience.
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