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Published by zentao7.com writers group in their September 22, 2004 newsletter
The Word in Writing by B.J. Muntain
Vol 1, Issue 10
E-publishing is definitely one way to go when trying to
publish your book. A member reminded me of this recently, and I
thought I might give a few choices for people to look at. See
below in the Special Section on E-Publishing.
I do not guarantee any markets.
New Markets:
Triskelion Publishing is a new electronic publisher
looking various categories of romances, including blends of
romance and speculative fiction. They also have a pure mystery
line (no romance necessary). I've put an interview with the
publisher under Good Articles on the Z7 web site. Check them out
on their web site.
Prairie Dog 13, so new its website (http://www.prairiedog13.com)
isn't ready yet, pays $5 per story up to 4000 words. Their first
issue will debut December 2004. They prefer e-mailed submissions.
Market Changes:
Nostalgia Magazine will become The Goblin
Reader in December 2004. Since it will also have new
guidelines, do not submit until then. You can keep an eye on what
is happening from the Rembrandt and Company Publishers
International web site here.
City Slab Magazine is a horror fiction magazine
interested in increasing their use of horror-related reviews and
news (movies and games) and other non-fiction articles. Query. Guidelines.
The Brutarian is suffering some publishing
problems resulting from a disagreement between the publisher and
its former fiction editor. The publisher says all is running as
normal, though. Contributors (former and potential) are asked to
send their materials to the publisher at brutarian @ msn. com. Their
website is down right now, but you can watch here
for the guidelines.
Dated Markets (Anthologies, Contests, Special and Themed
Issues)
The Sixth "Smiling Politely" Very Very Short
Story Competition encourages entries of stories less than
1500 words long. Entry fee is $6 Australian. Due October 18, 2004.
Website.
The Logan Writers' Guild Inc 2004 International Short Story/Poetry
Competition is open to entries of any subject or genre.
Closing date is December 31, 2004. Entry fee is $5 Australian. Website.
You may want to re-check the guidelines for Razor-edged
Arcanum, the anthology due December 31, 2004. They've
updated the guidelines, and raised the pay rate. Guidelines.
Sky Songs II wants to reprint science fiction
and fantasy stories that have some religious, metaphysical,
spiritual or inspirational content. Stories must have been
published in a pro or semi-pro market, paying at least one cent
per word. No deadline is given, but they plan to publish this
anthology in 2005. Read the guidelines here.
News:
The Speculative Literature Foundation -- the same
people who offer the Travel Research Grant -- are offering an
annual grant of $750 to one writer over the age of 50 who is just
starting in the field. Applications will be considered October 1
to December 31 in 2004. For more information, check their web site.
Our Losses:
Michael Elder, 1931 - July 28, 2004. Elder wrote SF
novels in the 1970's which appeared in Robert Hale
editions in the UK.
Alfred Coppel, 1921 - May, 2004, wrote short fiction in
the 1950s, YA novels under the name Robert Cham Gilman in the
1960's, and the Goldenwing trilogy in the 1990s.
Jack Hunter Daves, 1962 - August 22, 2004, was a horror
writer, songwriter, musician and pulp fan. His story, "His
Frozen Heart" appeared in the Borderlands anthology.
Special Section on E-Publishing
I received a suggestion to highlight some electronic
publishers. This seems to be a viable road to take, and some e-publishers
pay as well as -- or better than -- print publishers. Although I
do include e-publishers with the print publishers when there is
news available, I thought I would point out a few that looked
interesting.
(Note: Know what rights the publisher is asking for,
and decide if you are prepared to give up those rights for the
pay offered. This is important when publishing any book, in print
or electronic format.)
Creative Guy Publishing says "We are speculative
fiction focussed, but will not turn away a great story based on
genre." Guidelines.
CyberManbooks.com publishes "work that will appeal
to a primarily male audience." Guidelines
Diskus Publishing was a pioneer in the e-publishing
game. They publish most genres as well as children's and YA
novels and nonfiction. Guidelines: Guidelines.
ePress-Online.com, an Imprint of Writopia, Inc.,
publishes most genres but "We are most interested in
Mysteries, Fantasy and Science Fiction and strongly character
oriented general fiction." Guidelines
Mundania Press prints both e-pubs and print
publications in most genres. On their (guidelines page)
they have submissions guidelines for an anthology. Scroll down
for the manuscript submissions guidelines.
Pendulum Press publishes quality mystery and suspense.
Query first. Guidelines
StoneGarden.Net Publishing publishes most genres. For
guidelines, go to their home page,
scroll down until you see the Information section on the left
side, then click on 'Get published.'
Wings Press, Inc., publishes most genres, but
especially romance. Web site.
Zumaya Publications was mentioned in a previous Word
on Writing as a new market. See their guidelines here.
Author's Note:
Wow! This was episode #10 of The Word on Writing!
Thanks, Zen, for this challenge to learn so much about the
publishing game, and for giving me a chance to share what I've
learned. If anyone has any suggestions for future issues of The
Word, feel free to contact me using this form.
href="mailto:bjmuntai@zentao7.com">bjmuntai@zentao7.com.
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