I've had a good week for a variety of reasons, including my recent discovery that the Midwest Writer's Guild has added this blog to their list of recommended sites. The only other blogs they have on there are Miss Snark and the Guide to Literary Agents blog by my fellow Writer's Market editor Chuck Sambuchino. Yeah for us! Actually, this blog is starting to appear on several recommended lists, and I just wanted to thank those adding it, and the people saying nice things about me on the comment trail. If you have any requests for things you'd like to see more (or less) of, or you have questions, just email me at nsswmATfwpubsDOTcom. On to this week's feast!

Submissions

The Red Clay Review has what they need for inaugural issue, but you’ll want to keep them in mind. "The Red Clay Review is dedicated to publishing only the most outstanding graduate literary pieces. It has been established by members of the Graduate Writers Association at Kennesaw State University. It is unique because it only includes the work of graduate writing students. We do not have any specific themes or topics, but keep in mind that we are a literary publication. We will read whatever is sent in. We will publish whatever we deem to be great literary writing. So in essence, every topic is open to submission, and we are all interested in a wide variety of subjects. We do not prohibit any topic or subject matter from being submitted. As long as submissions adhere to our guidelines, we are open to reading them. However, subject matter in any area that is too extreme may be less likely to be published because we want to include a broad collection of literary graduate work, but on the other hand, we cannot morally reject great writing." Writers receive 2 contributor's copies. Pays on publication. Acquires first rights. Publication is copyrighted. 

Bowler Hat Comics is a small independent publisher who publishes graphic and illustrated novels in children's/juvenile, creative nonfiction, experimental, family saga, fantasy, horror, humor, literary, manga, mystery/suspense, psychic/supernatural, religious, romance, science fiction, thriller/espionage, translations, western, young adult/teen. Does not want traditional Superhero comics. Prefers submissions from writers, writer-artists, creative teams. Writers and artists are generally paid by advances and royalties. Artists are occasionally paid as work-for-hire. Sends pre-publication galleys to author. "Please carefully read the submission guidelines on the Web site, and have fun with your project."

Mouth Full of Bullets is a quarterly print and online mystery magazine. "All original works appear exclusively in the print publication for a three-month period. After the exclusivity period has lapsed, the original works are then archived in the online edition, offering exposure to a much larger reading audience. Mouth of Bullets was started by a mystery writer to help other mystery writers, and I'm dedicated to doing everything I can to promote their work--at no cost to them. I strive to publish the best short stories, flash fiction and poems from some of the best new and veteran voices in the business." Needs mystery of any kind. Does not want erotica or anything that does not contain a crime. Writers receive $3-20. Pays on publication. Acquires first North American serial rights and anthology rights. "I want stories that feature believable characters who speak naturally, realistic situations that bleed conflict and surprise endings that stay with me long after I reach the final period. I love to be surprised. I hate it when I can figure out the ending halfway through a story. Now, while I love to be surprised, the twist at the end has to be plausible. Above all else, surprise me!"

Anthologies

Literary/supernatural. Simian Publishing is doing a second volume of Gods and Monsters. “This time we want to surpass ourselves. It is recommended that submitters review the first volume to see what has been done before and to get to know our tastes.” Submissions open February 1st, 2008 and not before. They will close around April 30th 2008 or when they’ve found enough stories. NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT BEFORE! Word Count of 3000-10,000. They're offering a $25 flat payment for new stories, and $5 for reprints.

Update on 2008 NSSWM info

Heartlands is ceasing publication. 

New Millennium Writings now only take submissions through their contests.

Small Spiral Notebook will cease publication December 31st.

Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest has upped their pay to 2.5¢/word and has a new mailing address:

Apex Publications

P.O. Box 24323

Lexington KY 40524. 

I just got an email from editor John A.M. Darnell saying "Alas, GateWay is no longer publishing as either a paper magazine or a webzine. I doubt you will see it reemerge from its resting place."

Revolving Door

Doubleday Broadway: Christine Pride has been promoted to editor, reporting to Bill Thomas. She will continue to acquire and edit both fiction and nonfiction for the Doubleday Broadway lists.

Scholastic: In the trade publishing division, Amanda Maciel joined the unit as senior editor, trade paperbacks. Aimee Friedman was promoted to senior editor, trade paperbacks and Gregory Rutty has been promoted to assistant editor, trade paperbacks.