The publishing industry is always in a state of change, but a global pandemic has certainly ushered in even quicker and more unexpected change than usual. Now more than ever, success in the publishing industry is dependent on understanding its rapidly changing dynamics.
And where do you get this insider knowledge?
That’s where I can help you:
Over years of working in the industry, I’ve learned how to interpret a rejected manuscript, and I can tell you whether your manuscript is close to publishable, or still very far away–whether it’s an A- and F. Then I can help you get your manuscript to a publishable A+.
I’ve got a direct line to agencies and publishers around the world. 50% of submissions we make in the Writing Gym are to agents I can call up and say “Hey Bob, I’m sending you Sally’s manuscript you asked for last month when we had lunch.” This gets my writers on the submission fast track.
If you’re looking to maximize on this unique time in the publishing industry and in your own writing life, if you want to finally finish that novel and make it publishable, the Writing Gym is the place to be right now.
In the meantime, I’ve put together some information to help you on your writing and publishing journey – a list of publishers accepting manuscripts with no need for an agent.
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Buckmxn Story Service
Who They Are: Buckmxn Story Service is a snail-mail subscription of ten short stories, with one story delivered each week via the United States Postal Service. The first volume began in Fall 2020 and brought excitement to mailboxes across the country. Buckmxn Story Service is an affordable and unique way for readers to support and discover authors
What They’re Looking For: Fiction and CNF up to 5,000 words
What They Pay: $120
Deadline: July 4, 2021.
Get more information and submit here.
Volney Road Review
Who They Are: Volney Road Review is a biannual literary magazine based in Youngstown, Ohio. They have decided to dedicate the magazine to the Youngstown great, Volney Rogers, whose actions led to the creation of Mill Creek Park. VRR is also dedicated to Volney Road, a historical neighborhood in Youngstown, which contains some amazing homes—hidden gems of the city.
What They’re Looking For: Fiction, poetry, CNF, art
What They Pay: $10
Deadline: July 31, 2021.
Get more information and submit here.
Tales from the Moonlit Path
Who They Are: Tales from the Moonlit Path was originally published from 2005-2010. Much blood, sweat, and tears went into each and every issue, and a whole lot of wonderfully terrifying fiction and poetry was packed in there, as well. After 8 years, they have decided to resurrect Tales to give talented speculative fiction and horror writers another venue for their creativity.
What They’re Looking For: Dark, eerie, speculative stories
What They Pay: $10
Deadline: July 27, 2021.
Get more information and submit here.
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