Anybody who writes a book is an optimist. First of all, they
think they're going to finish it. Second, they think somebody's going to
publish it. Third, they think somebody's going to read it. Fourth, they think
somebody's going to like it. How optimistic is that?" ~Margaret Atwood
Sometimes I think the keys on my computer must be made of magnets.
They keep pulling my fingers back to them. My fingers are so optimistic I’d
feel guilty if the rest of me didn’t follow with equal enthusiasm. A positive
outlook is easy to muster when starting a new book, but as the writing journey
becomes more difficult, enthusiasm wanes, especially when rejection floods in.
Some manuscripts are easier, much easier, to sell than others. Knowing that
tidbit, it seems reasonable then to suggest that writers write only stories
that are easy to sell. Of course, if we knew the magic potion that empowered us
to write publishable print, we could jar it and make a fortune in a traveling
show.
Each children’s book I have written has followed its own path in
the journey to publication. But in a total of 30 books, none have ventured into
as many detours as my upcoming middle grade novel.
In my next several blogs, I’ll detail my efforts and offer tips
for writing for 8-12- year-old readers.
Call for submissions for Young
Writers
YARN --- Since this is a YA literary journal, we ask that the material be appropriate for, and of particular interest to, young adult readers, 14 years old and up. We have no age restrictions for authors (fogies over the age of 18 write YA, too), and no genre restrictions (if you’ve got a story set in 2060, bring it on!). We only ask that the writing you submit be original and publishable, with some literary merit (in other words, if you’ve written a slasher thriller with lots of smooching and slaying, we recommend sending it to Hollywood and not to us). Send us only your very best. YARN is an award-winning literary journal that publishes outstanding original short fiction, poetry, and essays for Young Adult readers, written by the writers you know and love, as well as fresh new voices...including teens.
Submission guidelines at http://yareview.net/how-to-submit/
Call for submissions for Adult
Writers
East of the Web. Children's short
stories, ages 5 to 12. We're seeking children's stories aimed at age ranges
between 5 and 12. We're looking for stories written by authors who know
children and what children want to read. We want storytellers who can capture a
child's imagination and who also know the children's book market, know what's
original and understand what's interesting and appropriate for children of the
age their stories are aimed at. We consider stories of all genres as long as
kids will love them!
Submission guidelines at
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