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How to Submit Your Short Story to Literary Magazines

How to Submit Your Short Story to Literary Magazines

FromThe Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience


How to Submit Your Short Story to Literary Magazines

FromThe Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Feb 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

#PodcastersForJustice A unique double-wide lit mag themed episode that includes interviews with two pioneering souls. My first guest is Erik Harper Klass, a writer and the founder of the full-service short story submissions service Submitit. And my second guest is Jenna Faccenda, Founder of Eclipse Lit, a nonprofit literary magazine. Erik Harper Klass is the founder of a unique business, the world's first full-service submissions company for short story writers – submititnow.com. He is also a critically acclaimed writer whose work has appeared in a variety of journals and been nominated for multiple Pushcart Prizes. Erik and I talked about: The sniper vs blunderbuss approach to publishing "Zen and the Art of Rejection" How his unique submission algorithm was designed Why glossy lit mag queries might be a waste of time And how to stagger your submissions In the second segment of the show, I chatted with inspiring Philadelphia native and writer, Jenna Faccenda, Founder of Eclipse Lit. Eclipse Lit is a nonprofit literary magazine founded on a "... mission to give artists a medium to heal while benefiting organizations dedicated to helping people facing trauma." After losing her fiancé to suicide and finding solace in the transformative power of writing, Jenna set out to provide a forum for others who have suffered. In this file Jenna and I talked about: The Writer's Journey and healing through art Her dedication to help lift other writers out of the darkness Raising mental health awareness (and support) And how to start a non-profit literary journal **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. **1-800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741741 Show Notes: Submitit ErikHarperKlass.com The Single Biggest Mistake Writers Make When Submitting to Literary Journals Duotrope EclipseLit.org Eclipse Lit on Twitter WritelyMe.com Kelton Reid on Twitter  
Released:
Feb 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Kelton Reid studies the habits, habitats, and brains of a wide spectrum of renowned writers to learn their secrets of productivity and creativity. Tune in each week to learn how great writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid block. Explore our archives at writerfiles.fm to find interviews with notable guests that include bestselling authors John Scalzi (Old Mans War), Greg Iles (Natchez Burning), Jay McInerney (Bright Lights, Big City), Kevin Kelly (founder of WIRED magazine), Emma Donoghue (Oscar Nominee for Room), Maria Konnikova (The Confidence Game), Andy Weir (The Martian), Dan Buettner (The Blue Zones), Austin Kleon (Steal Like an Artist), Daniel Pink (When), and serial guest hosts: neuroscientist Michael Grybko, journalist Adam Skolnick, and short story writer Robert Bruce.