Publishing opportunities…
shoegaze literary – Prose & Poetry – Reality Bites Back – October 15
Lemondwood Quarterly – Prose (plays/short stories) – General (see guidelines) – October 16 (submission fee)
Sabre Lake Publishing – Poetry – Senses – October 31
Alchemical Journal – Prose- Literary Speculative – October 31
A quick-read resource…
This week I picked up Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes after one of my favourite authors recommended it on Instagram. This little volume is under 100 pages and covers all the beats you need to ensure you hit in a romance arc, even if you’re not writing romance. She stresses the usefulness of these tips at all stages of writing, from outlining to editing. I read it in a day and will be putting her advice to work as I structure the next draft.
A sci-fi presentation…
On Thursday, September 24, from 7-9pm MT, the Alexandra Writers Centre will host author Nancy Kress to discuss “Why Write Science Fiction? The Good, the Bad, and the Dangerous.” This is a one night in-person event in Calgary, Alberta. Details here!
A literary life recognized…
Salman Rushdie will receive the 2026 Medal for Distinguished Contribution from the National Book Foundation for his literary achievements over the past fifty years.
Quote of the week…
“I write for the same reason I breathe – because if I didn’t, I would die.”
– Isaac Asimov
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