Good literary agents have an inherent interest in taking all queries seriously. The trouble is they are busy, rushed, and have seen it all before. The best approach to getting an agent’s attention is to dazzle him or her from the get-go while simultaneously avoiding certain red flags that agents look for to differentiate work… Continue Reading
Simultaneous Submissions Definition: Simultaneous submissions happen when a writer submits a given work to more than one market (like a literary agency or literary journal) at one time. In other words, if you prepare a short story and send it out to 25+ markets at the same time, you’re making simultaneous submissions. Simultaneous submissions are… Continue Reading
Sometimes, especially in times of crisis, it’s hard to feel useful as a creative writer. Many of us are introverts. Our talents appear on the page. One staff member tells this story about the usefulness of being a writer: “Once, I autodialed a fellow writer who had the same name as the superintendent of my… Continue Reading
Occasionally, writers who submit their work for Review Board consideration request that we help them get a literary agent to represent their collection of poems. Certainly, there are famous poets who have literary agents. But until you’ve reached the level of “rock star” poet, seeking a literary agent to represent your writing might be something of… Continue Reading
April’s Lit Mag Spotlight is shining bright on Atlanta Review! This international journal has been around since 1994 (hey, so has Writer’s Relief!) and remains one of the few independent and self-supporting major poetry publications. Read what their editors feel makes a poem special, and learn about Atlanta Review’s upcoming (international!) endeavors. CONTEST: Leave a… Continue Reading
