Publishing Opportunities…
Encyclopedia Prismatica – Prose & Poetry – Suffering – May 8
Unbound Ink – Prose & Poetry – General – May 15
Unsolicited Press – Prose & Poetry – Peace – May 15
Superpresent – Prose & Poetry – Mapping – June 15
Think twice…
This week an author in the SYWW community asked us to share their experience with Austin Macauley, a publisher they had been with for several years. After seeking unpaid royalties, the author found themselves removed from the publisher’s website and hope to keep others from having a similar unfortunate experience. Having an agent or lawyer review your contract can be well worth the cost to avoid later heartaches.
Comic scares…
The horror genre has been enjoying a recent boom and publishers of manga, manhwa, manhua, and other East Asian influenced pop comics are picking up on the trend. In Publishers Weekly, Shaenon K. Garrity writes about emerging titles, history of manga horror, and what readers and publishers are hungry for.
Anthropic Settlement update…
The Authors Guild has shared an update about the Anthropic Settlement, with just over 91% of the books now claimed. This update includes notes on expected payouts, splits, and the upcoming steps.
Quote of the week…“First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your stories. Inspiration won’t. Habit is persistence in practice.”
– Octavia Butler, Bloodchild and Other Stories
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