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by Chuck Sambuchino
GLA Editor Chuck Sambuchino keeps track of all news related to literary agents and writing conferences on his blog. Common features include agent interviews, new agency listings, agency profiles, upcoming conferences of interest, contests and other publishing opportunities, valuable writing resources, submission tips and information, and a blogroll of other agent blogs. Read Chuck’s Blog
There Are No Rulesby the editors of Writer’s Digest
Get on the cutting edge of today’s publishing trends and how authors can succeed in a world of fast-paced technological change, guided by the editors of Writer’s Digest. You’ll get an inside look at the work, play, and passion of the publishing business and find practical tools for success. Read There Are No Rules
Questions & Quandariesby Brian Klems
Don’t know the difference between “who” and “whom”? Facing an ethical dilemma about accepting gifts from subjects? Let the informative (and humorous) columnist Brian A. Klems answer some of your most pressing grammatical, ethical, business and writing-related questions. Check out his advice and don’t hesitate to ask a question—your writing career will thank you. Read Brian’s Blog
Poetic Asidesby Robert Brewer
Published poet Robert Lee Brewer blogs on issues affecting poets from the poet’s perspective. As the editor of Writer’s Market, Brewer also shares insights on the publishing industry, especially as it relates to poetry and the poetry markets. He also explains poetic forms, interviews other published poets, and provides the occasional poetry prompt. Read Robert’s Blog
Agent Dan Lazar Interview at Writer Unboxed
Dan Lazar, an agent at Writers House, gave a great interview to Writer Unboxed today. Read more
List Poem: A Surprisingly American Poem
Of course, I don’t mean to say that the list poem was founded in America–far from it. The list poem was used by the Greeks and in many books of the Bible. … Read more
OFF THE PAGE: HUMOR WRITER JASON ROEDER
Hi Writers,There never seems to be enough room in the print version of Writer’s Digest to include all of the interviews I’d like to be able to run. So, I decided to … Read more
A lot of poetry news to report today…
Some days just seem to bring more news than others. Maybe it’s the shifting of the seasons. “Arab poetry’s sometimes subversive answer to ‘American Idol,’” by Saifedean Ammous for The Electronic Intifada, … Read more
Agent Advice: Jeff Kleinman of Folio Literary Management
An interview with agent Jeff Kleinman, previously of Graybill & English. A few years ago, Jeff acted as one of the founders of Folio Literary Management, LLC. Read more
2007 ZOETROPE: ALL-STORY SHORT FICTION CONTEST
Here’s an announcement I received for the Zoetrope short story contest, for anyone who’s interested. The deadline is next week! I’m a big fan of Zoetrope. Keep Writing,Maria ***** www.all-story.com/contests e-mail: contests@all-story.com … Read more
The Management Co. Changes Submission Guidelines
The Management Company, a California-based agency focusing on film and TV scripts, recently changed their submission guidelines. Here are their new guidelines: How to contact: Submit by e-mail only (tmco@mail.com), with the … Read more
Do I Have to Live Close to an Agent to Get One?
Q: I live in a small town where there are no agents. Do I have to have an agent in my town or can I get an agent from another town or … Read more
So you want to be a journalist…
Hi Writers,Today, let’s chat about the wonderful world of journalism. I’d like to aim this especially at the young ones in journalism, communications and English programs or who recently graduated and are … Read more
In the Marketplace of (Really Good) Ideas
I had an informal meeting the other day with a few of the editors at Boston Magazine to discuss stories for the Fall/Winter. I say informal because we didn’t schedule the meeting … Read more
Leather Bound Words Agency Closes
Leather Bound Words, a newer agency based in St. Louis that focused on nonfiction books, has closed, according to its Web site. See the Web site to see the closure notice.
I'm Excited About Rejection!
On Saturday, I received two rejections in the mail. And I was actually pumped up after reading them. Really, the first one from Asheville Poetry Review is the one that got me … Read more
I’m Excited About Rejection!
On Saturday, I received two rejections in the mail. And I was actually pumped up after reading them. Really, the first one from Asheville Poetry Review is the one that got me … Read more
My Brother Is Engaged & Other News
I know this has nothing to do with poetry, but as the oldest brother in my family unit, I was excited to learn that my brother proposed to his long-time girlfriend today, … Read more
My Brother Is Engaged & Other News
I know this has nothing to do with poetry, but as the oldest brother in my family unit, I was excited to learn that my brother proposed to his long-time girlfriend today, … Read more
Friday SPAM Poetry Prompt #921
SPAM prompt line: Are you confident in bed? For some reason, every time I read this line, I start hearing “Do Your Ears Hang Low?” in my head for the next … Read more
PROJECT 20/20: BUILD MY BLOGROLL WEEK 6 ADD!
Hi Writers, It’s FRIDAY! the most exciting day of the week in writing blogdom. It’s the day of the week I add another writer’s blog to my ever-expanding blogroll in my Project … Read more
Moves Made at The New Yorker
“Pulitzer Winner to Take Over as New Yorker’s Poetry Editor,” by Motoko Rich for The New York Times, reports, “Alice Quinn, the poetry editor of The New Yorker, is stepping down after … Read more
Fibonacci Poetry: A new poetic form!
Fibonacci poetry was founded by Gregory K. Pincus last year as a 6-line poem that follows the Fibonacci sequence for syllable count per line. For the 6-line poem that means: 1 syllable … Read more
The Evolution of Agenting (2008 GLA Article Excerpt)
2008 Article Excerpt: With the recent news that Imprint Agency is now FinePrint Literary Management (see last post), I wanted to post something else related to the merger. The principal of Imprint … Read more
180 Poems Free Online!
Stumbled across the Library of Congress Poetry 180 site that offers educators access to a poem a day through the school year. That’s right: 180 poems by poets, such as Billy Collins, … Read more
FinePrint Literary Management Opens
Reminder: Newer agencies are golden opportunities for new writers because they’re likely building their client list; however, always make sure your work is as perfect as it can be before submitting, and only query agencies that are a great fit for your work. Otherwise, you’re just wasting time and postage.
It’s been in the works for a while now, but it now seems to be official. Two great midsize literary agencies in Manhattan – Imprint Agency and the Peter Rubie Literary Agency – have merged into FinePrint Literary Management. Read more
LOTS of Poet's Market updates…
Here are some changes to note in your copy of the 2008 edition of Poet’s Market: 1) The e-mail addy in the Pennsylvania Poetry Society Annual Contest listing should be … Read more
Shadorma: A highly addictive poetic form from Spain
I recently discovered a poetic form called shadorma (thanks to P.J. Nights via Tammy Trendle) that I had no record of in my two poetic form handbooks [kind of like my recent … Read more
Nobody Ever Buys Poetry–Ever
Okay, so maybe that’s not technically correct. For instance, I buy new poetry collections about once a week. And I know poets who purchase collections of poetry on a regular basis. People … Read more