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    Get Published in Literary Magazines: The Indispensable Guide to Preparing, Submitting and Writing Better
    Get Published in Literary Magazines: The Indispensable Guide to Preparing, Submitting and Writing Better
    Get Published in Literary Magazines: The Indispensable Guide to Preparing, Submitting and Writing Better
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    Get Published in Literary Magazines: The Indispensable Guide to Preparing, Submitting and Writing Better

    By Allison K Williams and Jay Ashworth

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    Getting published isn't a lottery or a slim chance—it’s the result of a thoughtful, deliberate submissions process. Learn how to identify your publication goals, judge your own level and find journals that are the right fit for your work.

    For beginners sending out your first finished pieces and experienced writers breakin

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCoriander Press
    Release dateAug 6, 2016
    ISBN9781945736018
    Get Published in Literary Magazines: The Indispensable Guide to Preparing, Submitting and Writing Better

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