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What If You’re Writing Novellas? Now What?

Jane Friedman

Its difficult to find someone who wants to publish it. No one wants to spend money on such a little book (whether youre a publisher or a customer). A novella is perfect, perched between prose and poetry, allowing the reader (not to mention the writer) plenty of space and time to think about things. And it wasnt easy.

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20 Break-In Magazines for New Freelance Writers

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Find Break-in magazines. Break-In Magazines. This magazine published monthly is all about horses. A monthly magazine for people who raise, breed, and show Paint Horses. . A bimonthly magazine for people living with a spinal cord injury or disorder. . 4 – Boulevard Magazine. Grow your network.

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18 Literary Magazines Accepting Submissions in 2024

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Then look no further than these literary magazines accepting submissions! The new year is just around the corner and there are plenty of literary magazines looking for high-quality writing for their next issue. Here is a list of some of the best literary magazines accepting submissions for next year.

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The Platform Authors Need Now (That Isn’t Social Media)

Jane Friedman

For years now, we’ve been told by agents and publishers, “Nice writing, but you need more platform to sell this book,” or “I’m not sure where this fits in the marketplace—what’s your platform?” Some authors worry about publishing “too much” of their story. You hear “platform” and think selling and shilling and sacrificing privacy.

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Get Paid to Write Poetry: 14 Markets for Freelance Writers

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After all, you’re not going to get paid to write poetry for most magazines, trade pubs, businesses, or blogs. However, it’s not impossible to land poetry jobs, get paid for your prose, and even get a byline for publishing poetry. The more you write and publish your poetry, the more you build up a portfolio of work.

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Brands Often Overlook This Superhero of Storytelling

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Yet some brands are working with top comics creators and publishers such as Marvel Comics. OK, maybe writing this article as a comic script isn’t such a great idea, even if prose is at a disadvantage when discussing such a visual medium. Sign up to receive your free subscription to our print magazine every quarter.

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How an Academic Editor Can Help a Scholar Write a Better Article

Jane Friedman

Scholars generally have two very different venues in which to publish their work, and hence two different audiences as well. The other is popular media like the magazines, blogs, podcasts, and many other places where they are talking to the general public. Make it clear. Make sure it flows well. Use the right, precise words.

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