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Market
Links
This listing details websites that have compiled
indexes of fiction-friendly markets. Some are more specific than
others, showcasing only paying markets or publications open to genre
fiction. If you can’t get online, you can always check out
current market listings in books like The Novel and Short Story
Writer’s Market Guide, The Council of Literary Magazines and
Presses’ The Literary Magazine and Press Directory, or Jeff
Herman’s Guide to Book Editors, Publishers, and Literary Agents
at your local book store or library.
Absolute Write
http://www.absolutewrite.com/freelance_writing/markets_online.htm
This listing includes only paying markets, although it is not exclusive
to fiction and poetry. Many of the entries are trade magazines seeking
articles.
Science Fiction/Fantasy Markets
http://www.sff.net/people/justinvs/kidlist.html
This index gives contact information for magazines open to the genre
writing for children. Some of the magazines are trade magazines
though most of these markets offer payment.
Council of Literary Magazines and Presses
http://www.clmp.org/links/7/1/20/
Highlighting many articles and resources for independent publishers,
this site also showcases around twenty of the top journals publishing
fiction and poetry. A more extensive listing is offered to those
who become a member of the CLMP. You can also purchase its yearly
directory of literary magazines and presses. It’s a great
resource.
Dark Markets
http://www.darkmarkets.com
This site offers a market guide for writers of horror, listing anthologies,
book publishers, contests, print mags and ezines
DMOZ Open Directory Project
http://dmoz.org/Arts/Literature/Magazines_and_E-zines/
One of the largest directories on the Web of just about anything,
this site lists journals according to content, be it poetry, fiction,
nonfiction or genre work, and also includes an alphabetical listing
with brief descriptions of each publication. There is a separate
section specific to young writers (high school and under) interested
in publishing.
Literary Ezines
http://www.zeroland.co.nz/literature_journals.html
Complete with detailed descriptions, this site has catalogued listings
of ezines and literary journals.
Markets for Science Fiction/Fantasy
http://www.sff.net/people/Julia.West/markets.html
This site lists print magazines, ezines, and book publishers of
genre fiction.
Market List
http://www.marketlist.com
The most extensive site available to writers of genre fiction catalogues
contests, anthologies, and publications. Additionally, it posts
articles pertaining to genre fiction, provide author interviews,
update market news, and offer book reviews.
New Pages
http://www.newpages.com
This just might be the only resource you need. The site has compiled
every index in independent media you could ask for—from literary
magazines and ezines to record labels—each with a small description.
It also reviews ten or so magazines monthly. Check out the links
section; it’ll keep you busy for weeks.
Publishers Marketplace
http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/
Check out Publishers Lunch, a daily "dossier" of industry news. Good source for writers researching agents and publishers. They offer free industry emails, but the more filling option goes for a $20 monthly fee. Editorial consultant Marcela Landres swears by this site. Much more up-to-date than those thick Agent Market-type books.
Random House
http://www.randomhouse.com/boldtype/ohenry/0900/litmags
Lacking any sort of description, this alphabetical index of literary
print journals offers the mailing address and the name of the current
fiction editor for each publication. Most of the listings, however,
do not have links to the publication’s home site.
Spicy Green Iguana
http://www.spicygreeniguana.com
For writers of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy, this site offers often-updated
links to over 400 genre magazines.
Web Del Sol
http://www.webdelsol.com
Though the listing of markets is not extensive,, the literary journals
highlighted by this site are the best of their kind. The site also
includes articles, newsletters and forums. Ezines are also rated,
saving the busy writer a lot of time. Creator Michael Neff also
publishes five magazines.
Workstations at Maryland
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~mlhall/magazines.html
Geared to more academic pursuits, this index lists literary publications
as well as scholarly journals, popular magazines and newspapers,
and ezines that cover a wide range of subject matter.
Writers Weekly
http://www.writersweekly.com
Listing only paying markets, this site provides a list of warnings
about deadbeat publishers and publications, in addition to offering
articles pertinent to those struggling to publish.
Writing
& Publishing Links
These websites offer important market information,
provide articles on various aspects of the publishing industry and
writing, and allow you to become part of the writing community by
joining groups and taking part in forum discussions. Our list is
a cross-section of what’s out there. Be wary of any site that
requires you to pay a fee to use its services. Most information
should be free of charge.
Association of Authors’ Representatives
www.aar-online.org
This not-for-profit organization site is a great place to research literary agents and their reputations. An especially helpful FAQ section details the Author/Agent relationship. A great starting point for any writer’s search for representation.
Association of Writers & Writing Programs
http://awpwriter.org
This site offers information on a large number of writing programs,
details the events of the association’s annual contest and
offers a considerable number of services to those who become members.
These services include job and contest listings, and access to The
Writer’s Chronicle, their bimonthly trade journal.
Authorlink
http://www.authorlink.com
The award-winning marketplace where editors and agents buy and sell
unpublished and published properties and serious writers get exposure
to publishing professionals. Plus news, databases, and other essential
tools.
Bookslut
http://www.bookslut.com
Beginning as a humble weblog, this site offers honest reviews of
newly released books that take design into account along with content.
The author interviews featured on the site are more relaxed and
extend beyond the typical tell-us-about-your-process Q & A.
Council of Literary Magazines and Presses
http://www.clmp.org
In addition to listing prominent markets, this organization offers
advice to those contemplating starting their own publication. They
have information on jobs, editing, fundraising and book distribution.
The Complete Review
http://www.complete-review.com
Showcasing snippets of reviews on books old and new from popular
print reviewing sources, this site allows the unsure reader to get
a general consensus on a book before purchasing. Fiction, nonfiction
and foreign language books are all rated with a letter grade that
is derived from all the reviews in print.
eHarlequin
http://www.eHarlequin.com
Though this site seems more dedicated to the sale of romance fiction
than to the writing of it, it does include interviews, articles
and forum discussions for writers of this genre.
Everyone Who’s Anyone
http://www.everyonewhosanyone.com
Gerard Jones formed this website after years of attempting to get
published. Not only does the site include the contact information
for over 3,000 agents, editors, and publishers in the U.S., Canada
and the U.K., but also, Jones has posted his rejection letters from
these various sources. Check out this site for information and a
light-hearted laugh.
Fan Fiction
http://www.fanfiction.net
This unique site allows fans of books, cartoons, videogames, comics
and the like to post their own stories or poems based on the things
they admire. For instance, there is a whole slough of stories related
to Orwell’s 1984, and a section for fiction based on the videogame,
Grand Theft Auto. Though you may feel you’ve stepped into
some weird Trekkie underworld, the stories are good for a laugh.
Fiction Addiction
http://www.fictionaddiction.net
On this site, writers can post their fiction for peer review, read
articles on craft and publishing industry news, explore recent book
reviews, search the publisher index or simply peruse the links section.
Funds for Writers
http://www.fundsforwriters.com
Though somewhat haphazardly organized, this site allows writers
to view grant opportunities, writing contests and lists of some
lower-paying markets that are easier for the emerging writer to
break into.
God Awful Fan Fiction
http://www.godawful.net
This online forum is a place for writers to vent about books they
hated. Here, one could also vent about films, music, theater, television
and games. Topics include things like, “Is Palahniuk a hack?”
Though not helpful in the area of craft, it might be an interesting
way to participate in a writing community with people who have similar
tastes.
Identity Theory
http://www.identitytheory.com
Acclaimed interviewer Robert Birnbaum hosts this site that focuses
on, naturally, author interviews, but also publishes fiction and
nonfiction. The site also has a Social Justice section that chronicles
current events. They have links to great writing-related weblogs
that are worth checking out.
Journalism Jobs
http://www.journalismjobs.com
This site highlights a job each day, lists freelance work, internships,
fellowships and awards, and catalogues articles geared toward writers
actively pursuing work.
Maud Newton
http://www.maudnewton.com
A humorous literary news weblog, this site provides links to stories
like the one headlined, “Phillip Roth believes discussion
about his books has disappeared.” The information is sort
of random, but definitely entertaining.
National Writers Union
http://www.nwu.org
This labor union site alerts career writers of all genres and forms
of media to challenges facing them in the work force. It also lists
job postings. More information is available to members than nonmembers.
Poe War
http://www.poewar.com
This independent site features articles, information on writing-related
careers, freelance leads, market indexes, book reviews and creative
writing exercises.
Poets and Writers
http://www.pw.org
The online companion to the prominent trade magazine, this site
features contest listings, job postings, calls for submissions and
selected articles. More features are offered to those who subscribe
to the print magazine.
Publishers Marketplace
http://www.publishersmarketplace.com
Check out Publishers Lunch, a daily "dossier" of industry news. Good source for writers researching agents and publishers. They offer free industry emails, but the more filling option goes for a $20 monthly fee. Editorial consultant Marcela Landres swears by this site. Much more up-to-date than those thick Agent Market-type books.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America
http://www.sfwa.org
This site offers extensive articles on the rights of authors, information
on agents, the publishing industry, the craft of writing and lists
of suggested reading.
Sun Oasis Jobs
http://www.sunoasis.com
Featuring articles on pursuing careers in writing, this site primarily
compiles a database of jobs for writers, editors and copyeditors
organized by region.
Words without Borders
http://www.wordswithoutborders.org
This site features international literature. All posted fiction
is translated into English. Check out the Book Suitcase section
where they offer great recommendations.
Writer’s Guild of America
http://www.wga.org
(western US)
http://www.wgaeast.org
(eastern US)
The guild’s website offers information on the craft of writing
and on officially registering your work.
Writer’s Net
http://www.writers.net
The forum offers writing resources, news and discussion groups for
writers, editors, publishers and agents.
The Writer’s Work Space
http://www.writersworkspace.com
This Chicago based organization provides quiet workspaces for writers to complete projects and work beside likeminded bibliophiles. Their website offers membership information for their Chicago studio space as well as resource links aimed at building a writing community.
Zinebook
http://www.zinebook.com
Offering information on everything zine-related in the form of features,
articles, and links, this site is geared more to the zine publisher
than the emerging writer. Topics include distribution, copyright
law, advice and the like.
Workshops & Opportunities
Publishing, networking, editing, creating: if you are looking for a way to enhance and increase your knowledge of writing, there is a workshop out there that covers it. Here are a few we know of.
Creative Writing Programs
This site list all of the graduate and undergraduate creative writing programs in the United States and offers links to each of their web pages.
http://newpages.com/literary/writing_programs.htm
Writers’ Conferences and Centers
http://writersconf.org/
This exhaustive AWP directory lists the most reputable conferences, residencies, retreats, and festivals worldwide. It offers information and links on application procedures, scholarships, and program descriptions. More information for members.
Artist Residencies
Regardless of what you call them: communities, retreats, colonies, residencies: getting away from everyday life to focus on your writing is just what many people need to polish up that novel or write a few more stories for that collection. The sites here will help you find that perfect writing retreat, whether you have a few months to spare or just a weekend.
Res Artis
http://www.resartis.org
The International Association of Residential Art Centres, can help connect you to over 200 residencies in some 53 countries that span all seven continents. Click on Members to search their database.
Alliance of Artist Communities
http://www.artistcommunities.org/
Alliance of Artist Communities allows you to search through their database of over 250 members to find artists' communities, residency programs, individuals and other institutions that support living artists in the creation of new work.
Publishing
Research
There
are hundreds of resources available to writers on the web.
Our addition to this ever growing body of knowledge will come
in the form of essays written by students, many from Columbia
College Chicago, on the art and commerce of writing. These
essays will be updated periodically.
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Magazine
Profiles
Writers should research markets to find magazines
that share their sensibility. On the Submit! DVD we feature something
called a market
sheet. Below are markets sheets prepared by fiction writing
majors at Columbia
College Chicago. Both online and bound journals are featured.
They rate each market for the emerging writer. The key to the market
sheet is the prose reviews. Each market sheet reviews two pieces
from the magazine. These are an excellent resource. Plus find submission
guidelines, general descriptions, etc. Please share the market sheets
with fellow writers, but remember to give credit to the author of
the market sheet when you distribute them. And always review the
magazines that pique your interest before submitting. For more market sheets visit the Publishing Lab at Columbia College Chicago.
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