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blindwebster in write_away

Allow me to introduce myself. ^_^

Mar 27, 2007 21:48

Name: Nicole ( Read more... )

Comments 13

chibibluebird March 28 2007, 06:39:23 UTC

Hi & welcome!

Are there any literary magazines out there that you would recommend?
What kind of writing are you looking to read?

blindwebster March 28 2007, 06:49:52 UTC

Oh, any type of prose, really. Any genre. High brow or low brow. :)

& more chibibluebird March 28 2007, 07:00:38 UTC

Ok. I'm currently fond of experimental stuff as can be found on
http://www.dreampeople.org/
http://bearparade.com/
(forget where else, at the moment).

I'm not too familiar with print lit journals, 'cause I'm cheap. I'm sure someone else can help, though...

chibibluebird March 28 2007, 06:55:33 UTC

Ok, I'm procrastinating, so I looked in your journal.

Some of the more artsy fantasy/scifi publications are webzines:
http://www.strangehorizons.com/
http://ideomancer.com/ (Highly recommended!! hehe...I'll be editing for them next month.;)
http://www.clarkesworldmagazine.com/
etc.

If you're serious about becoming a pro fantasy writer, I'd consider joining
http://sff.onlinewritingworkshop.com/
for the free trial period. (Have a bunch of stories ready so you can make the best use of it.;) Feedback is detailed and, when merited, brutal.

Market listings at ralan.com & duotrope.com.

blindwebster March 28 2007, 07:05:51 UTC

Ooooo...thank you! :)

Going pro is my dream, but I have to say, I kind of fear the "fantasy writer" label, as not all my stories have fantastic elements, and none of my stories involve magic swords or black knights. I guess I can be like my hero Neil Gaiman and call myself a "fantasist"...sounds classier. ;)

blindwebster March 28 2007, 07:08:47 UTC

Oh, and I forgot to add: There may be no magic swords or black knights, but if you've read my journal, then you know that there will be elf sex.

coyotecult April 2 2007, 10:12:52 UTC

Critters is also a good established F/SF place, but it takes a while to get through the queue.

dragonlaire March 28 2007, 09:35:08 UTC

For serious writing? Start with "The Paris Review."

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blindwebster March 28 2007, 21:05:53 UTC

I like your icon! Radical Ed rules.

print journals lackaday March 28 2007, 13:15:41 UTC

McSweeney's
Tin House
Fence

Re: print journals blindwebster March 28 2007, 21:08:39 UTC

Ah, McSweeney's...I've heard of that one.

Also...NOSFERATU!! :D