Literary Magazines: Where Writers Get Book-Jacket Credits

by Marylee MacDonald in For Beginning Writers, For Readers

Literary magazines are a great way to build your resume. What? You didn’t know you needed a resume? Yes, you do, but not a resume of the traditional sort. You’ll need a cover letter to approach agents or publishers, and if that letter includes a strong record of publication, then it’s more likely the agent […]

Getting Published Is Not As Difficult As You Think

by Marylee MacDonald in For Beginning Writers

Photo Source Ready to submit your work for publication, but not sure where to start? Getting published is not as difficult as you think. Many writers, me included, started by submitting stories to literary magazines. Though publishing in a lit mag will, most likely, not bring you any cash, publication brings other rewards. You can […]