EPISODE 4: Demystifying Query Letters and Book Proposals
Angela and Brian share the dos and don’ts for freelance writers and authors pitching magazines, websites, or traditional publishers when seeking assignments or book deals.
EPISODE 3: The Collapse of NaNoWriMo: What Went Wrong?
Angela and Brian explore NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), its history, mission, and the surprising recent announcement that the beloved nonprofit will be shutting down.
EPISODE 2: “In Just $299” – Publishing SCAMS You Need To Avoid!! Part 2
Angela and Brian reveal how WritersWeekly fights global publishing scams and share practical steps to help you verify if a publishing company is legitimate or fraudulent.
EPISODE 1: “In Just $299” – Publishing SCAMS You Need To Avoid!! Part 1
Angela and Brian expose the surge in global scams targeting writers—using slick websites, social media, and calls to sell bogus writing and book-to-movie services.
The Gay & Lesbian Review
“The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide is a bimonthly magazine of history, culture, and politics targeting an educated readership of GLBT men and women. The G&LR publishes essays in a wide range of disciplines as well as reviews of books, movies, and plays. ‘It’s our intellectual journal,’ remarked Larry Kramer in The New York Times.” Bimonthly. Pays within 60 days of publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys one-time rights. Occasionally accepts reprints “excerpted from previously published works, and published on our blog.” Responds immediately if interested; otherwise, up to 6 months. Guidelines online
Pays $100 – $200
Mystery Weekly Magazine
“Mystery Weekly Magazine presents crime and mystery short stories by some of the world’s best established and emerging mystery writers. The original stories we select for each issue run the gamut from cozy to hardboiled fiction. Available in print on Amazon and on Kindle Newsstand with a 30 day trial. 100% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Monthly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 1-2 months after acceptance.
Pays $0.02/word for 2500-7500 words.
The Hollins Critic
“Literary journal with a lead essay on the work of a contemporary writer; poetry; and book reviews.” 100% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Pays on publication. Publishes ms within one year. Buys first serial rights. Responds 2-3 months. Guidelines online.
Pays $25/poem
Recreation News
“Print edition is monthly with more frequent electronic products. Recreation News Media Group has unique access to the huge federal employee base (civilian and military) in the Northern Virginia, Washington, and Maryland areas. We cover Mid-Atlantic travel destinations. Most stories are assigned as we are working with local tourism offices, attractions, and accommodations.” 80% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 1-3 months after acceptance. Buys first U.S. rights. Accepts reprints for a lower fee. Responds within 24-48 hours. Guidelines by email.
The Antigonish Review
WRITERSWEEKLY HAS REMOVED THIS LISTING BECAUSE THIS PUBLICATION NOW CHARGES WRITERS A SUBMISSION FEE. The Antigonish Review
Acres USA
“An eco-agriculture magazine devoted to sustainable, organic farming and gardening, holistic human and animal health.” 50% freelance. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 18K. Monthly. Pays on publication. Publishes ms 1-3 months after acceptance. Buys first rights. Accepts reprints. Responds within one week.
Pays $0.10/word.