Robert Lee Brewer - Novel & Short Story Writers Market 2019: The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published

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In this edition of Novel & Short Story Writers Market, I had two goals: Squeeze in as many fiction market listings as possible and include some great articles on the craft and business of writing fiction.

For the craft, there are articles on mastering the art of complexity, incorporating conflict in fiction, and creating antagonistic settings. Plus, Jack Smith shares the anatomy of successful short stories. On the business side, we take a look at using Patreon, choosing an attorney, and getting an agent. There are also insightful interviews with the likes of George Saunders, Kristin Hannah, Leigh Bardugo, and Roxane Gay.

Of course, the fiction listings are still where its at with Novel & Short Story Writers Market, and I tried to pack as many into this years book as possible. Youll find fiction listings for book publishers, literary agents, magazines, contests, and more.

Also, be sure to take advantage of the webinar for Novel & Short Story Writers Market readers. Learn more at www.writersmarket.com/2019-nsswm-webinar.

Until next we meet, keep writing and marketing what you write.

Robert Lee Brewer

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Novel & Short Story Writers Market

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To make the most of Novel & Short Story Writers Market, you need to know how to use it. And with more than five hundred pages of fiction publishing markets and resources, a writer could easily get lost amid the information. This quick-start guide will help you navigate through the pages of Novel & Short Story Writers Marketas well as the fiction-publishing processand accomplish your dream of seeing your work in print.

1. READ, READ, READ. Read numerous magazines, fiction collections, and novels to determine if your fiction compares favorably with work currently being published. If your fiction is at least the same caliber as what youre reading, then move on to step two. If not, postpone submitting your work and spend your time polishing your fiction. Reading the work of others is one of the best ways to improve your craft.

Youll find advice and inspiration from best-selling authors and seasoned writers in the articles found in the first few sections of this book (Craft & Technique, Interviews, and The Business of Fiction Writing). Novel & Short Story Writers Market also includes listings for Literary Agents who accept fiction submissions, Book Publishers and Magazines that publish fiction in a variety of genres, Contests & Awards to enter, and Conferences & Workshops where you can meet fellow writers and attend instructive sessions to hone your skills.

2. ANALYZE YOUR FICTION. Determine the type of fiction you write to target markets most suitable for your work. Do you write literary, genre, mainstream, or one of many other categories of fiction? For definitions and explanations of genres and subgenres, check out the Glossary and the Genre Glossary in the Resources section of the book. Many magazines and presses are currently seeking specialized work in each of these areas as well as numerous others.

For editors and publishers with specialized interests, see the Category Index in the back of the book.

3. LEARN ABOUT THE MARKET. Read Writers Digest magazine; Publishers Weekly, the trade magazine of the publishing industry; and Independent Publisher, which contains information about small- to medium-size independent presses. And dont forget the Internet. The number of sites for writers seems to grow daily, and among them youll find www.writersmarket.com and www.writersdigest.com.

4. FIND MARKETS FOR YOUR WORK. There are a variety of ways to locate markets for fiction. The periodical section in bookstores and libraries is a great place to discover new journals and magazines that might be open to your type of short stories. Read writing-related magazines and newsletters for information about new markets and publications seeking fiction submissions. Also, frequently browse bookstore shelves to see what novels and short story collections are being published and by whom. Check acknowledgment pages for names of editors and agents, too. Online journals often have links to the websites of other journals that may publish fiction. And last, but certainly not least, read the listings found here in Novel & Short Story Writers Market.

5. SEND FOR GUIDELINES. In the listings in this book, we try to include as much submission information as we can get from editors and publishers. Over the course of the year, however, editors expectations and needs may change. Therefore, it is best to obtain a copy of the submission guidelines. You can check each magazines and presss websitethey usually contain a page with guideline information. Or you can do it the old-fashioned way and send a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) with a request for them.

6. BEGIN YOUR PUBLISHING EFFORTS WITH JOURNALS AND CONTESTS OPEN TO BEGINNERS. If this is your first attempt at publishing your work, your best bet is to begin with local publications or those you know are open to beginning writers. After you have built a publication history, you can try submitting to the more prestigious and nationally distributed magazines. For markets most open to beginners, look for the symbol preceding listing titles. Also look for the symbol, which identifies markets open to exceptional work from beginners as well as work from experienced, previously published writers.

KEY TO ICONS & ABBREVIATIONS

	market accepts agented submissions only
	market does not accept unsolicited submissions
	award-winning market
	Canadian market
	market located outside of the U.S. and Canada
	market pays (in magazine sections)
	comment from the editor of Novel & Short Story Writers Market