Thanks to the Internet, there’s been a renaissance of literary magazines that publish short stories. Since online publishing has become more prevalent, Writer’s Relief has noticed that more literary journals are publishing short fiction and nonfiction. Check out these...
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How To Keep Calm And Carry On While Waiting To Hear From Agents Or Editors
Welcome to the Waiting Game: where you spend all your time feeling anxious, distracted, and full of worry while literary agents or editors are considering the submissions you just sent out. It's a tough game to play—especially if you're already fighting the urge to...
When To Follow Up With A Literary Journal About A Submission
You've submitted your poetry, essay, or short story to carefully researched literary journals. Well done! Give yourself a much-deserved pat on the back. Now comes the hard part—waiting. And waiting. As more days pass, you may find yourself checking your email every...
Mail Call: How Long Does It Take To Get A Book Published?
Dear Writer’s Relief: I’ve finished my novel manuscript. How long is it going to take to get it published if I try to find a literary agent and get a paying book contract with a major publisher? These days, there’s no single path to book publication. Some...
When And How To Follow Up With (Or Nudge) A Literary Agent About Your Book Query
Learn how long you should wait before you follow up with a literary agent after you’ve sent a query letter for your book or novel. Learn the best way to email or contact a literary agency when you haven’t heard a reply from a literary agent yet.
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