Small Press: 2 Opportunities to Submit to Black Lawrence Press

Manuscript&Rock-CindyFazziBlack Lawrence Press is open to unsolicited and unagented submissions from June 1-30.  In July, the publisher will accept entries for the St. Lawrence Book Award for first poetry and short-story collections. (more…)

Small Presses: Three Publishers Welcome Unagented Submissions

Manuscript&Plant-CindyFazziMost unpublished writers consider the two obvious publishing paths available—traditional publishing with the Big Five and self-publishing. They should also consider small presses as a viable third path. Harvard Square Editions, Salvo Press, and Split Lip Press are small publishing houses that accept unagented and unsolicited manuscripts. (more…)

Small Presses: 2 Publishers that Accept Unagented and Unsolicited Submissions

Start the New Year with an inspirational writing quote from William Wordsworth.

Start the new year with an inspirational writing quote from William Wordsworth.

Small and independent publishers offer an option for unpublished writers who don’t want to self-publish. Quirk Books and Köehler Books are among those that accept unagented and unsolicited submissions. (more…)

New York Pitch Conference: The Art of Selling Your First Book

The calm before the creative storm: This is what the Ripley-Grier Studios hallway looked like before writers arrived to pitch their manuscripts.

The calm before the creative storm: This is what the Ripley-Grier Studios hallway looked like before writers arrived to pitch their manuscripts.

Do you have a manuscript you want to pitch? Perhaps you want to test the waters for a book idea? If you’re nodding as you read this, you should check out the New York Pitch Conference. I belong to the first camp, and I’m glad I attended.  (more…)

Calling All Women Writers! Find a Mentor Through the WoMentoring Project

"Happy" by Nina Fazzi

“Happy” by Nina Fazzi.

If you’re a new or unpublished female writer who has little opportunity to interact with established writers and publishing professionals, read on. (more…)

Best-Selling Author Sara Gruen’s Advice to Writers: Keep Your Writing Time Sacred

"Parasols," original artwork by Nina Fazzi

“Parasols” by Nina Fazzi.

Like millions of readers worldwide, I fell in love with Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants. So when she graced an online discussion forum sponsored by a group I belong to, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to ask her a question on behalf of all aspiring writers. (more…)

A Public Space Offers 3 Fellowships for Unpublished Writers Worldwide

"Ribbons" Artwork by Nina Fazzi

“Ribbons” by Nina Fazzi

Calling all unpublished writers worldwide! A Public Space (APS), a literary magazine and publisher based in Brooklyn, New York, is now accepting applications for its Emerging Writer Fellowships. (more…)

Free Platform for Unpublished Writers

Computer ScreenAre you looking for a literary agent? Are you trying to get your book published? WEbook, a publishing platform and online community for writers, was recently re-launched under new ownership. (more…)