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Published by zentao7.com writers group in their October 20, 2004 newsletter
The Word in Writing by B.J. Muntain
Vol 1, Issue 15, October 20, 2004
It's been a fairly slow week, so I was able to put in a few
things that got missed in earlier columns. We've lost some heroes
and some markets, but the news isn't all negative. Check out the
technology exchange and the Science Fiction Cruise! Imagine being
stuck on a ship with Gardner Dozois and Stanley Schmidt, where
they can't get away from your many proposals...
I do not guarantee any markets
New Markets:
Dorchester Publishing has launched a new fantasy
imprint, Vortex. "When fantasy is so good that it
completely sucks you in, it must be Dorchester’s new Vortex
imprint." Unfortunately, I can't find more information about
it on the site. The announcement is at CLICK HERE
and Dorchester's general submission guidelines can be found at CLICK HERE.
Market Changes:
Paizo Publishing's Dragon magazine has a new
editor-in-chief and associate editor. Erik Mona, the
current editor-in-chief of Dungeon magazine, will now
oversee both publications. He replaces Matthew Sernett who left
for a position with Wizards of the Coast. Jason Bulmahn,
the former campaign coordinator for Living Greyhawk, the Dungeons
& Dragons organization, is now associate editor of Dragon
magazine. CLICK HERE
Del Rey Editorial Director Shelly Shapiro has
returned from her sabbatical.
Carnifex Press says, "We're back on track now...
power back, computer fixed, reading period for Revenant Horror
anthology still moving right along..." They are looking for
novella-length horror and epic fantasy, around 20,000 words. CLICK HERE
Creative Guy Publishing will no longer be accepting
unsolicited submissions. Please query first. CLICK HERE
Carriage House Review has been suffering
computer problems, causing delays. "If you are an author who
is awaiting an overdue submission response, we request your
patience and ask that you contact us with any concerns. Thank you."
CLICK HERE
Jintsu E-Texts is now open to submissions of
speculative fiction novellas. CLICK HERE
Dreams and Nightmares Magazine is currently
overstocked on short-short fiction, but is still looking for
poetry. CLICK HERE
Closed Markets:
Flesh and Blood Magazine is closed to new
submissions until January 1, 2005. Submissions received before
that date will be returned unread. CLICK HERE
Scheherazade: The Magazine of Fantasy,
Science Fiction and Gothic Romance, is closed to new
submissions until further notice. CLICK HERE
The Do-Not Press is not looking for new manuscripts,
instead concentrating on their backlist. CLICK HERE
Medium Rare Books Publishing is currently closed to new
submissions. CLICK HERE
Dated Markets (Anthologies, Contests, Special and Themed
Issues):
Adams Media, Inc., is compiling an anthology of true
stories about the relationship between women and horses. Deadline:
November 15, 2004. Send stories by post to: Anita B. Llewellyn,
Editor, 467 Saratoga Avenue #190, San Jose, CA 95129, or by e-mail
to: anitallewellyn@aol.com
More information can be found on the Z7 Forum.
Scriptapalooza's Semi-Annual Television Writing Competition
Three categories: 1 hour scripts for existing shows, 1/2 hour
scripts for existing sitcoms, and original pilots. Deadline: Nov.
15, 2004. Fee: $40 American CLICK HERE
Zoetrope All-Story: The New Generation of
Classic Short Stories is seeking short stories and one-act
plays (no more than 7000 words) for themed issues: science,
technology, and innovation; writers over 60; and never-before-published
writers. In your cover letter, let them know if the story fits
one of the themes. No Due Date given. CLICK HERE
News:
November is National Novel Writing Month. The goal?
Write a 50,000 word novel in one month. CLICK HERE
The Speculative Literature Foundation has set up a
technology exchange program, where people who have extra laptops,
printers or cameras can be matched to a speculative fiction
author looking for one of those items. More information at CLICK HERE
Dell Magazines Science Fiction Cruise -- a trip to
Mexico with science fiction greats, including the editors of Asimov's
and Analog Science Fiction and Fact, in May, 2005.
Workshops and speakers are only a couple of the activities
planned for this cruise. CLICK HERE
Our Losses:
Konstantinos `Gus' Dallas, died Sept. 22, 2004 at 75.
He was an American journalist whose short science fiction story
appeared in Fantastic in 1979.
John E. Mack, 1929 - Sept. 27, 2004. A Harvard
professor, he was an expert in ufology, and had published books
about UFO abduction: Abduction and Passport to the
Cosmos.
Fred Whipple, 1906 - August 31, 2004. An American
astronomer, he co-wrote Conquest of the Moon, which won a
Retro Hugo at Noreascon Four this year. He died just four days
before the award was announced.
Bernice Rubens, dead at 76. British novelist, she wrote
The Sergeant's Tale. CLICK HERE
T. J. Binyon, author of Pushkin, died at 68.
Wrote thrillers Swan Song and Greek Gifts, and Murder
Will Out (OUP), a history of the fictional detective.
Gordon Cooper, March 6, 1927 - October 4, 2004. Cooper,
an astronaut, logged 222 hours in space. CLICK HERE
Christopher Reeve, Sept. 25, 1952 - October 10, 2004.
An actor, Reeve most famous role was that of Superman in
four movies. CLICK HERE
Max Faget, 1921 - October 9, 2004. Faget was a NASA
engineer who helped to conceive and design the Mercury capsule.
He worked on all of NASA's manned spacecraft, even the shuttles.
Author's Note:
A 50,000 word novel in the month of November? That would be
the equivalent of a second job. But if you're up for it, go for
it! And while you're doing that, if you have any suggestions or
ideas for this column, let me know HERE. Next
week's column will be a special issue, but we should be back to
the news again by the week following.
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