writerly news for June 26, 2021

-Here's a free-to-enter novel contest. First prize is 24 months of mentoring regarding novel-writing. Second prize is 12 months of the same. Deadline July 31, 2021. tinyurl.com/4hfzu7cv

 

-57 publishers of books for kids 0-12 years. Many are currently open to submissions. Some aren't. https://tinyurl.com/4t39ktyv

 

-Writing advice from author James Baldwin. https://tinyurl.com/z72as7r6

 

-Tint Journal showcases the original work of writers for whom English is a second or non-native language. Submissions info here. https://tintjournal.com/submit/submission-guidelines

 

-What makes a good first page of a novel? Good thoughts here: https://tinyurl.com/fne2tu3s

 

-Iconic poems in English--https://lithub.com/the-32-most-iconic-poems-in-the.../

 

-Writing is rewriting. The first draft is the jabber you forced on that blind date. She was hoping for someone to ask her what she was feeling, but all you said was, and then I, and then I, and then I, and then . . . From ELEMENTS OF FICTION by Walter Mosley

-New conservative publisher, All Seasons. https://tinyurl.com/33t34798

 

-"Published quarterly by Ontario Nature, ON Nature brings readers closer to nature by exploring Ontario's natural areas and wildlife and providing insight into environmental issues." Welcomes new writers. Quarterly. Pays 30 days after acceptance. Publishes ms one month after acceptance. Buys First Canadian Serial Rights. No reprints. Response time varies, one week to three months. Pays $1/word. For more info, visit the following website & scroll down to see Writers' Guidelines. https://onnaturemagazine.com/contact

 

 

 

Elma Schemenauer (Elma Mary from the Prairie). Author of fiction & non-fiction. Topics: history, adventure, mystery, Mennonites, faith, family, community life, writing, & more.