These publishers are open to submissions. Please check all guidelines before sending in your work. #writingcommunity authorspublish.com/40-literary-...

As a writer, I often hear theories like "what if we're all just characters in a book?" It's often said in jest. But if it was real, the book would be a mash up of 1984 and the Emperor's New Clothes.

149 Review is open for submissions. Please read all guidelines before sending in your work. #poetry #fiction #writingcommunity www.149review.org/submit

These publishers are open for submissions. Please read all the guidelines for sending in your work. #writers #writingcommunity #authors authorspublish.com/5-paying-lit...

Hatchette Book Group has posted several job openings. Scroll down to the "Now Hiring" section and select the location you prefer to see jobs in that area. #authors #writers www.hachettebookgroup.com/about/careers/

Shadowplay is open for submissions. Please read all guidelines before sending in your work. #writers #authors #writingcommunity shadowplaylit.blogspot.com/p/submission...

These publishers and contests are open for submission. Please read all guidelines and rules and only apply if your work is a good fit. #writers #authors authorspublish.com/40-themed-su...

If you still think Trump was a good choice, you can unfollow me now. This account isn't for pedophiles.

Congratulations to all the winners of the American Library Association Awards. #writers www.ala.org/news/2026/01...

The Carrier Bag is open for submissions until February 13th. Please read all guidelines before submitting your work. #writers thecarrierbag.org/submit/

Last week I posted about using etymology and phonetics when naming characters. This week I'm showing you how by exploring the names of the characters in Twilight. nancycwalker.com/how-to-apply...

These magazines are open for submissions. Please review all guidelines before sending your work. authorspublish.com/35-magazines...

How do etymology and phonetics factor in character names? Check out my post and find out. nancycwalker.com/how-etymolog...

Had a breakthrough on my plot. Now I just have to solve the plot holes the breakthrough caused. #authorproblems

When I was streaming yesterday, the topic of scams that target authors and writers came up. It reminded me it's been a while since I posted about the topic. Check the Writer's Beware blog for the list of shady publishers and contests. writerbeware.blog/2019/08/16/f...

Vine Leaves Press is closing open submissions on January 31. Please read all guidelines before submitting. #writers www.vineleavespress.com/submissions....

Kensington Publishing Corp., an independent publisher, is open for submissions. They have specific guidelines based on the genre and category of the work written. Please carefully read all the requirements before submitting. #writers www.kensingtonbooks.com/pages/submis...

Strange Horizons has a 48-hour submission window on Jan. 19th. They have detailed criteria for the type of fiction they are looking for. Please read all guidelines carefully. strangehorizons.com/submit/ficti...

Baubles from Bones is open for submissions. Please read all guidelines before sending your work. #writers authorspublish.com/baubles-from...

These magazines are accepting submissions in January. Please read all guidelines before sending in your work. authorspublish.com/5-paying-lit...

The works of Plato are now being banned at schools in the United States. Tell me again how censorship is a European problem? 🤔

Drop-in Writing Session starts at 10 am EST every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. If you need a writing buddy, you're welcome to stop by. #writers www.twitch.tv/nancycwalker

One of my favorite horror novels is Susan Hill's The Woman in Black. It's a supernatural suspense story that uses classic horror tropes to tell the story. Which tropes? Well, I made a list. #writers nancycwalker.com/5-classic-ho...

These publishers are open for submissions on specific themes. Please read the article and publisher's guidelines before submitting your work. #writers authorspublish.com/51-themed-su...

The Chestnut Review's International Writing Retreat in North Wales, UK is open for registration. #writers chestnutreview.com/wales-retreat/

These publishers are open for submissions in January. Please read all guidelines before sending in your work. #writers authorspublish.com/ten-manuscri...

With the new year, I'm changing my streaming schedule to provide more writing time to my followers. The new schedule starts on January 5th. If you are looking for a writing buddy, come join me on Twitch and we can reach our writing goals together. www.twitch.tv/nancycwalker

We might be a little too computer literate at my house. My 10 yo just said "B.R.B" when he left the room. #parenting

The start of a new year, and the start of new reading goals. I've posted a list of my all time favorites is anyone needs inspiration to add to their TBR. #Booksky nancycwalker.com/favorite-boo...

Congratulations to Richard Osman, Joanna Prior, and Lucy McCarraher. #Writers www.thebookseller.com/news/richard...

Gramarye is open for submissions. Please review all guidelines before submitting. #writers authorspublish.com/gramarye-now...

The Booker Prize Foundation has launched a Children's Booker Prize. #kidlit www.thebookseller.com/news/the-boo...

These publishers range from those who are open to working with any underrepresented writers (LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and differently abled) to those who work exclusively with a specific group. Please check the article and the publishers website to see the details. authorspublish.com/81-opportuni...

These publishers are currently open for submissions. Please read the guidelines before submitting. #writers » 5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in December 2025 share.google/8J1QeRuUdhni...

Do you ever get stuck on a single scene in your head. I have this scene - no story, no plot, no character development - just a scene. If only I could figure out where it fits in my list of projects.

I love the idea of this project. So many languages are lost over time. It's important to preserve what we can. #language Linguists start compiling first ever complete dictionary of ancient Celtic | Language | The Guardian share.google/P6X9UWVxPYiv...

We got the tree up. I have a series of these sequined ornaments. I've had them since I was a child. #Christmas

These publishers accept direct submissions in December. #writers authorspublish.com/ten-manuscri...

Penguin Random House is looking for #kidlit authors from underrepresented groups in the UK and/or Ireland. www.penguin.co.uk/about/social...

Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot are two of my favorite detectives. So, I put together a quick comparison of the two. Which do you prefer? #booksky nancycwalker.com/which-detect...

Canceled my audible account today. The fees are too high. #booksky

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 National Book Awards. #booksky 2025 National Book Award winners : NPR share.google/mtzFTimJuBuN...

These magazines are accepting genre fiction. #writers authorspublish.com/30-magazines...

Watched The Man Who Invented Christmas on HBO/Max. I thought it was a biography of Dickens, but its not. Then we followed up with Muppet Christmas Carol and Disney's Christmas Carol because the Halbfinale need a frame of reference for the first show.

Months to Years is now open for submissions. Please read the requirements before submitting your work. #writers » Months to Years: Now Seeking Submissions share.google/Jw6jjUIE2Mp5...

My father was a twin. His brother was adopted by their grandparents. This means my father was both a twin and an only child. Best part? Listening to my kids trying to explain it to other people. #genealogy #parenting

These publishers are open for submission year round. authorspublish.com/25-manuscrip...

Congratulations to Sue Prideaux on winning the American Library in Paris Book Award. Literary Hub » Here’s the winner of the 2025 American Library in Paris Book Award. share.google/D1DsQWjt9QtP...

Congratulations to Helen Garner on winning the Baillie Gifford Prize in Non-fiction. Literary Hub » Helen Garner has won the 2025 Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction. share.google/mgRB9cF1xAU2...

These submission calls and contests are open in November but have specific themes. Please see the article for details. #writers authorspublish.com/32-themed-su...