“When people ask me for advice on submitting creative work,” says Amy G. Latham, published writer and literary journal editor, “I tell them to cast a wide net and have plenty of patience. Every writer collects more rejections than acceptances, but those who stay the course will find homes for their writing.”
Submitting fiction, poetry, essays, and hybrid works can feel daunting, especially if you are new to the process. How do you begin sorting through the thousands of print and online journals in the US and abroad? What are certain journals looking for, and how do you know if your work fits their aesthetic? We’ll tackle these and other important questions in this half-day class on demystifying literary submissions and the publication process.
In this class, you’ll get the insider perspective on what editors look for in literary submissions–what gets attention and what provokes debate in the lead-up to accepting pieces for publication. You’ll also learn submission strategies and tools of the trade, including what to stress in a cover letter and author bio, where to find contests and journals that seek work like yours, and how to navigate online submission platforms like Submittable, Chill Subs, and Duotrope.
As you learn more about the world of literary publishing, you’ll see that it’s not just about talent or luck, but about persistence and resilience. This class will give you the tools to stay the course and find the readers your work has been waiting for.
About The Writing Salon's Online Zoom Classes
You will be able to participate in live class meetings via Zoom videoconference. To attend classes, you'll need a phone, tablet or computer and access to the internet. You can participate in the class from wherever you'd like, whether on your living room couch or in your office. Before your class meets, you'll receive an email from The Writing Salon with more information about Zoom and your remote class. If you have any questions about remote learning, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@writingsalons.com.
Amy G. Latham holds an MFA in Fiction from San Francisco State University, where she has taught in the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Business. She is Associate Editor at Chariot Press, and her literary work has appeared in Gulf Coast, Epiphany, Greensboro Review, Camera Obscura, Fourteen Hills, and other journals. She has been recognized with The Dillydoun Review short story prize and the Wilner Award for short fiction, and her story “Combustion” was adapted for a short film by Quiet Lightning. She is currently at work on a collaborative audiodrama with sponsorship from Independent Arts & Media and a debut novel.
- Live Zoom Meeting: Saturday, September 12, 2:00pm-5:00pm