How do you structure writing? This is a problem that many writers have.
Let me tell you something–some people are not outliners but pantsers. It means that they write and write, and then later they come back and add structure to what it is they’ve written.
But some people are outliners. They like to have a structure in place beforehand and plug in their writing to that place.
By all means, be the writer that you are. You don’t have to be something that you’re not. You should enforce your creativity into one box or another because that will not help your creativity flow naturally. And if you need help with structure, you can always call on me.
One of the top techniques we use in the Writing Gym to boost inspiration is short writing exercises apart from your main work in progress.
That’s why we’ve curated a list of three publishing opportunities with exciting prompts to keep your creative vibes on track.
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Downstate Story
Who They Are: Downstate Story Inc. is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation founded in 1992 to publish Downstate Story, an independent, annual, literary magazine. Downstate Story is published every fall and beginning in 2012, only on the Web. Each issue contains 10 original short stories. They accept a variety of genres so that every reader who looks at Downstate Story will find something fascinating.
What They’re Looking For: Short stories
What They Pay: $50
Deadline: June 30, 2021
Get more information and submit here.
Allegory
Who They Are: Allegory is a biannual online publication of fiction and non-fiction.
What They’re Looking For: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
What They Pay: $15
Deadline: June 30, 2021.
Get more information and submit here.
“Curiosities”: Weird/Occult Detective Stories
Who They Are: “Curiosities,” a short story anthology series published two or three times a year, available in digital and print on demand formats, and The Gallery of Curiosities, a podcast that features stories from the publication. Not every story they buy will make it to an audio podcast release, but they make a good effort to get it there before their rights expire.
What They’re Looking For: Retropunk fiction.
What They Pay: 5 cents/word
Deadline: June 30, 2021.
Get more information and submit here.
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