Sangeeta Mehta
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Editor of MG, YA & adult fiction | Alum of S&S and Little, Brown | mehtabookeditingnewyork.com
I've updated my list of "24 Independent & University Press Contests For Fiction Writers That Offer Book Publication as the Prize" for 2026, and it now includes 26 publishers. Note that two contests have Jan 31 deadlines but there's still time to apply!
www.mehtabookeditingnewyork.com/writing/inde...
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26 Independent & University Presses Offering Contests for Fiction Writers with Book Publication as the Prize — Mehta Book Editing on Squarespace
Not all publishers are open only to agented submissions. In fact, several independent and university presses welcome submissions directly from authors, whether through open reading periods or throug...
https://www.mehtabookeditingnewyork.com/writing/independent-amp-university-press-contests-for-fiction-writers-that-offer-book-publication-as-the-prize
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Hope you enjoy my latest article for The Bottom Line, "University Presses: A Viable Path for Literary Fiction Careers," for which I interviewed two literary agents and three acquiring editors:
mailchi.mp/janefriedman...
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[The Bottom Line] University presses that publish literary fiction
https://mailchi.mp/janefriedman/university-presses-literary-fiction
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Should you pitch your work as “women’s fiction” if you’re seeking traditional publication? I interviewed literary agents including
@ecniumata.bsky.social
and
@jsinsheim.bsky.social
to explore this question for
@janefriedman.com
's The Bottom Line newsletter
mailchi.mp/janefriedman...
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[The Bottom Line] The women’s fiction dilemma
https://mailchi.mp/janefriedman/womens-fiction-definition?e=91be13e34f
9 months ago
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So enjoyed being a guest on on the wonderful Book Friends Forever podcast with long time colleagues (and book friends) Alvina, Grace & Julie. Have a listen!
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10 months ago
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I’ll be talking about Building Your Editing Toolkit on February 25 at the Writing Show, hosted by James Rivers Writers. Join me! Learn more and register here:
jamesriverwriters.org/event/2025-f...
11 months ago
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I've updated this list and hope it's helpful!
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12 months ago
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I've updated this lis and hope it's helpful!
www.mehtabookeditingnewyork.com/writing/inde...
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Independent & University Press Contests for Fiction Writers That Offer Book Publication as the Prize — Mehta Book Editing on Squarespace
Not all publishers are open only to agented submissions. In fact, several independent and university presses welcome submissions directly from authors, whether through open reading periods or throug...
https://www.mehtabookeditingnewyork.com/writing/independent-amp-university-press-contests-for-fiction-writers-that-offer-book-publication-as-the-prize
12 months ago
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For my latest article for
@thehotsheet.bsky.social
, I spoke with independent book publicists including
@kathmschmidt.bsky.social
about how they navigate today’s fractured media landscape and how writers can collaborate to help them achieve results
mailchi.mp/hotsheetpub/...
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The Hot Sheet: Jan. 15, 2025 issue
Fractured publicity: navigating book promotion in the influencer age • Cozy fantasy: it’s all about the vibes • On the List: This Girl’s a Killer by Emma C. Wells
https://mailchi.mp/hotsheetpub/cozy-fantasy?e=91be13e34f#mctoc2
about 1 year ago
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Jane Friedman
about 1 year ago
I have overhauled my cornerstone article/handout on key book publishing paths. For the last 10 years, it's been 1 page. Now it's 2 pages. It better covers the finer distinctions writers now encounter in the market. Free to use/share/distribute, no permission required. Link below.
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For my website, I've come up with a list of podcasts about the book industry. What podcasts should be added to this list? Happy listening and Happy Thanksgiving!
www.mehtabookeditingnewyork.com/writing/2024...
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Ten Podcasts Hosted by Book Publishing Insiders and Enthusiasts — Mehta Book Editing on Squarespace
Here are the podcasts that currently make up my phone’s library. Some offer exclusive content or perks through Patreon, and others are completely free. Some are updated weekly, and others, less often....
https://www.mehtabookeditingnewyork.com/writing/2024/11/25/ten-podcasts-hosted-by-book-publishing-insiders-and-enthusiasts
about 1 year ago
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Hope you enjoy my latest article for Jane Friedman's The Hot Sheet, for which I interviewed agents and publishers including
@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social
and
@stacylwhitman.bsky.social
about "The Who, What, and Why of Sensitivity Reads."
t.co/Ew5y6tT2Ep
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The Hot Sheet: July 31, 2024 issue
The rise of book signings and direct sales—and the company helping drive growth • The who, what, and why of sensitivity reads • On the List: The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer
https://t.co/Ew5y6tT2Ep
over 1 year ago
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I'm delighted to share my Q&A with author Cliff Burke. Cliff and I worked together back in 2018. Since then he landed an agent and two book deals without "any connections or real understanding of how the agenting process worked." Learn more here:
www.mehtabookeditingnewyork.com/writing/2024...
about 2 years ago
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Read Your World
about 2 years ago
Save the Date! Our IG live with Third State Books is Thursday, 1/11/24, 2 pm ET! Third State Books is the first general interest publishing house focused solely on bringing Asian American voices, stories, and issues to audiences who cherish them.
#ReadYourWorld
#kidlit
#mkbkids
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Eric Smith
about 2 years ago
Just one more week until this query webinar, which benefits some friends and family who could use the help. Come hangout!
www.ericsmithrocks.com/blog/2023/1/...
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Crafting the Query Letter: A Two Hour Fundraiser Webinar on November 2nd — ERIC SMITH
https://www.ericsmithrocks.com/blog/2023/1/20/crafting-the-query-letter-a-two-hour-webinar-3zg6b
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Excited to share my latest critique for
@janefriedman.bsky.social
's "Ask the Editor" column. The writer asks "whether to present this as literary fiction with magical realism or magical realism with a literary bent." See my assessment below. Anything to add?
janefriedman.com/first-page-c...
about 2 years ago
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The Authors Guild
about 2 years ago
We vehemently denounce censorship and are alarmed by recent attempts to cancel events and suppress voices.
authorsguild.org/news/we-need...
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We Need Writers' Voices in Dark Times - The Authors Guild
The Authors Guild vehemently denounces censorship and is alarmed by recent attempts to cancel events and suppress voices. During these volatile times, it is imperative that we recognize the importance...
https://authorsguild.org/news/we-need-writers-voices-in-dark-times/
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Kristin | Detailed Draft
over 2 years ago
SFF friends, this looks seriously amazing! A free series of talks on various aspects of writing SFF, brought to you by Orbit.
www.hachettebookgroup.com/orbit-books/...
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Orbit Presents: How to Write Your First SFF Novel
Always wanted to write a SFF novel but don’t know where to start? Want to improve your SFF writing skills? Join Orbit for a one-of-a-kind FREE virtual event series this fall that will take you from�...
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/orbit-books/how-to-write-your-first-sff-novel/?lens=orbit
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Maris Kreizman
over 2 years ago
Hi, I’m a freelance book critic and I know for sure that the more info we share with each other, the better! Help the Freelance Solidarity Project to better understand rates of pay for book criticism. If you're a freelancer who covers books, click here:
bit.ly/pay-the-crit...
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Freelance Solidarity Project | Book Review Rate Sharing Survey
This is a criticism-specific rate sharing survey for freelance book critics. This survey is a part of the broader interdisciplinary rate sharing tool created by members of the Freelance Solidarity Pro...
https://bit.ly/pay-the-critics
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Victoria Strauss
over 2 years ago
If you've encountered the Litchfield Institute writing contest & are tempted by the huge prizes & small entry fee, writer beware: un-named judges & faculty, no verifiable info on the Institute itself, & a web domain just 9 days old. Pretty shady IMO
www.lichfieldinst.org
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Contests | Lichfield Institute
Writing contest for short stories, essays and poems. Literature, politics, culture, poetry, psychology, science, philosophy.
https://www.lichfieldinst.org/
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BIPOC writers of adult fiction: If you're unpublished, see these links: Hub City submissions (deadline 9/30)
hubcity.submittable.com/submit
S&S First Novel Contest (10/13)
www.simonandschuster.com/p/atria-firs...
Periplus Fellowship (Fiction & NF) (10/27)
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Hub City Press & Writers Project
Hub City Writers Project is a literary nonprofit organization located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Comprised of an acclaimed literary book publisher, an independent bookshop, and a literary progra...
https://hubcity.submittable.com/submit
over 2 years ago
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