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Writing gigs, part four
« on: November 20, 2014, 09:37:49 PM »
Here's some more writing gigs for you aspiring authors.
Good luck.

3 BOOK PUBLISHERS LOOKING FOR WRITERS
WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of book publishers for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three open to submissions now:

American Federation of Astrologers publishes 10-15 titles per year for astrologers. The ideal book length is 40,000 words. Potential authors can submit the entire manuscript.

Highland Press Publishing publishes romance novels. Their editors say, "We buy what we like and what we believe readers are looking for." Prospective authors should query with a synopsis and sample chapters.

New Horizon Press publishes 12 titles per year, featuring true stories of uncommon heroes, true crime, and more. Prospective authors should submit a proposal package that includes an outline, bio, 3 sample chapters, and marketing information.

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Re: Writing gigs, part four
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2015, 09:41:55 PM »
Wow, didn't realize it had been that long.
Here's some more possible writing gigs.

3 RECENTLY UPDATED MAGAZINES
WritersMarket.com lists thousands of magazines for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three recently updated magazines:

American Cinematographer is a monthly magazine devoted to the art and craft of cinematography. Writers should query with clips first. Magazine pays $400-1,500 for nonfiction features.

Farm & Ranch Living is a bimonthly magazine aimed at families that farm or ranch full time. Pays up to $300 for photo-text packages focused on people-not products and profits. Writers should submit complete manuscript on spec.

Texas Monthly pays very competitive rates. This regional monthly magazine focuses on issues concerning Texas. Writers should query first.

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Re: Writing gigs, part four
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2015, 08:00:28 PM »
Some new writing gigs.

3 RECENTLY UPDATED BOOK PUBLISHERS
WritersMarket.com lists more than 1,000 book publishers for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three recently updated listings:

Arte Publico Press publishes 25-30 titles per year focused on Hispanic literature for adults and children. This press accepts submissions of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry through an online submission form.

Menasha Ridge Press publishes 20 titles per year in the areas of outdoor sports, travel, and diving. Prospective authors should submit a query either via post or e-mail.

Sourcebooks Landmark is a fiction imprint of Sourcebooks. At the moment, this imprint is specifically looking for romance submissions via e-mail or post; guidelines online.