A quick share today. If you don't know
about it already, the Poets & Writers website is a good resource
for writers. I find the Tools For Writers section the most helpful.
There, you can find job postings, information on literary agents,
impressive lists of lit. mags and small presses, upcoming contests,
MFA programs, and even conferences. Among there tools is even a
Literary Places Near you feature, which allows users to submit there
own suggestions.
I have found their database of literary
magazines the most helpful whenever it comes into my head to send out
some tattered short story or scrap of poetry I'm tired of kicking
around and feel is worth anything. You can search by genre, even
sub-genre (if you're into that sort of thing), whether or not the mag
or press accepts electronic or simultaneous submissions, the level of
magazine circulation, etc. If the number of search results seems
intimidating to you (and it certainly can), start by searching for
magazines or presses in your area. That's what I did, anyway. But
then, maybe you value your short works more than I do, and want to
see them situated amongst only the finest and most deserving literary
company. That is certainly your prerogative.
Maybe you would like to join in the
conversation over in the Connect With Others section. Even if you
only use the site for their writing prompts, if you're an aspiring
writer and P&W isn't already in your favorites, consider adding
it.
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