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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
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
I versus Me
Q: I get confused when trying to decide when to use the pronouns “I” and “me.” Sometimes it’s obvious, but other times I just can’t decide. What’s the rule?—Anonymous A: Pronouns can … Read more
Poet Tess Gallagher speaks on power of poetry
Found an interesting interview with Tess Gallagher in Scotland’s Sunday Herald. “Tess Gallagher: living proof of the power of poetry,” by Alan Taylor, looks at Gallagher’s ability to overcome an abusive childhood, … Read more
History and the Future
Hi Writers, In the October issue of Writer’s Digest, we featured an essay called “Literary Legends.” Phil Sexton, who recently wrote the book Legends of Literature, wrote this essay for us based … Read more
Reviews of Books I Was Forced To Read in High School, Part 1: Ethan Frome
By all accounts, Edith Wharton is not a sadist. Although she did marry a man twelve years her senior who happened to go insane and intentionally chose to spend most of her … Read more
Hay(na)ku: Counting up a new poetic form
Hay(na)ku is a very simple poetic form, and it’s also one of the newest. It was apparently created in 2003 by poet Eileen Tabios. Hay(na)ku is a 3-line poem with one word … Read more
Late Night/Early Morning Sick Poetry
Good evening/morning (depending on your Saturday night party attitude)! For me, it is early, early morning. I’ve been attacked by a cold all weekend and am having trouble with that sleeping thing … Read more
Friday SPAM poetry prompt #914
SPAM prompt line: There are three occasions during the year when you can… I never clicked on the e-mail that accompanied this line to see what you could do on those … Read more
I’m featured on Writer Unboxed
That’s right! Check out an interview with me, Robert Lee Brewer, editor of Writer’s Market and blogger-extraordinaire at http://writerunboxed.com/2007/09/14/interview-robert-brewer/. Thank you, Therese Walsh, for the opportunity!
I'm featured on Writer Unboxed
That’s right! Check out an interview with me, Robert Lee Brewer, editor of Writer’s Market and blogger-extraordinaire at http://writerunboxed.com/2007/09/14/interview-robert-brewer/. Thank you, Therese Walsh, for the opportunity!
PROJECT 20/20 BUILD MY BLOGROLL: WEEK 5 ADD!
Hi Writers, It’s week 5 in my ambitious Project 20/20. My goal is to spotlight one writer’s blog each Friday for 20 weeks and add it to my ever-growing roster of online … Read more
The third William Saroyan International Prize for Writing
Hi Writers, I get quite a few requests to post writing contests. This one seems intriguing so I thought I’d share it with you. Maria The third William Saroyan International Prize for … Read more
I could use some cheering up, let’s stop by the Merry Cemetery…
Did you see our recent discussions of epitaphs here and here? There’s a place that takes poems-on-tombstones a step further–the Cimitirul Vesel (“Merry Cemetery”) of Sapanta, Romania. Poets in the funeral business: an … Read more
I could use some cheering up, let's stop by the Merry Cemetery…
Did you see our recent discussions of epitaphs here and here? There’s a place that takes poems-on-tombstones a step further–the Cimitirul Vesel (“Merry Cemetery”) of Sapanta, Romania. Poets in the funeral business: an … Read more
Recently in the Poet's Market newsletter…
If you don’t subscribe to the Poet’s Market e-newsletter (go here for free subscription sign-up), you missed the following about online poetry groups: The new 2008 Poet’s Market includes an Insider … Read more
Recently in the Poet’s Market newsletter…
If you don’t subscribe to the Poet’s Market e-newsletter (go here for free subscription sign-up), you missed the following about online poetry groups: The new 2008 Poet’s Market includes an Insider … Read more
Agency Profile: Anderson Literary Management
The following is submissioninformation for Anderson LiteraryManagement, LLC in New York 12 W. 19th St., New York NY 10011. Phone: (212)645-6045. Fax: (212)741-1936. E-mail: kathleen@andersonliterary.com. Contact: Kathleen Anderson. Seeking new and established … Read more
Editor Interview: Nick Eliopulos of Random House Children’s
An interview with Nick Eliopulos, editor for Random House Children’s Books. Read more
Computer Poetry and the Renaissance
“Renaissance served cause of poetry well,” by Michael Hickey for Naples Sun Times, gives a brief overview of the Renaissance and poetry. ***** “Computer Poetry Pushes the Envelope,” from Science Daily, asks, … Read more
It's that time of the year again
As a runner, I love this time of the year. The temperatures are starting to cool off. The air always seems a little fresher. (Is it possible to have a fresh smog … Read more