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Publishing Links

(One of the best links in the lot) Poets & Writers Magazine (look in bottom right hand corner for the classifieds): This is an excellent resources for publications, conferences, contests, etc.  This is much easier and cheaper to use than a Short Story Writer's Market.  It comes out every two months.  Fill out the form for access to the classifieds; the classifieds need to be selected from the pull-down menu in the box.  

And here's an even better one Duotrope (which has publications, genres, pay rates, length requirements, etc.)

Here's a link I used in writing a book proposal for my novel.

Here's some information about query letters and 11 tips on submitting work to boot.

This agent has useful information and links on all manner of submissions.

Here's a good book on writing successful book proposals.

And before you get too far, you might want to read about scams and how to avoid them: SFWA.org

Amy Stewart's website: Local writer and Northcoast Journal columnist's personal website.

Anderbo: an award-winning online journal (up to 3500 words in fiction).

Ecotone: very good magazine (both poetry and prose) that focuses on environment and place

Fiction Attic.com: Website that focuses on short shorts.  Run by novelist and short story author Michelle Richmond.

Five Fingers Review: A Bay Area literary magazine that publishes consistently excellent work.

Glimmer Train: an excellent magazine that regularly sponsors fiction, short fiction, and poetry contests.  

 The Ledge: Offers an affordable fiction contest.

Perigee-Art.com: A former student of mine Ben Arnold helped to start this online literary journal.  He just alerted me to the fact that they are now offering a literary contest.  Check it out for details.  At least one former student of mine has published in this journal, as have I.  

Pacific Northwest Writers Association: Offers a variety of contests in different areas.

Poets & Writers: College of the Redwoods' literary magazine.

San Francisco Station: This website has a nice overview of what's happening in San Francisco's literary scene, including articles and a calendar for readings.

Toyon: HSU's literary magazine, which accepts fiction and poetry (deadline is Oct. 31 every year).
 

Note: feel free to email Dave other good fiction links; this is a very very small sampling of what's out there.

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