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Snowleopard:
As I've said in the other thread - I'm a member of Writer's Market.
Anyway I got this notice today and thought someone might be interested.


3 LITERARY AGENTS LOOKING FOR NOVELS

WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of literary agents for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three looking for novels:

The Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency represents novels in several categories, including young adult, middle grade, adult literary, mystery, and more. The agents describe their individual preferences on their website. Prospective clients should query via e-mail.

The Joy Harris Literary Agency, Inc. represents mostly literary novels, in addition to nonfiction. Prospective authors should query with a sample chapter via e-mail.

Folio Literary Management LLC represents novels in a range of categories. This agency is loaded with literary agents-some accepting submissions, some not. Of those that do, prospective clients should query via e-mail.

Snowleopard:
Here are some more Writing contests from Writer's Digest.
These are for January.

3 JANUARY WRITING CONTESTS

WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three with January deadlines:

The Boston Authors Club Book Awards is offered for books published the previous year (in this case, 2012). In addition to the recognition of the award, winners receive $1,000. Open to authors who lived within a 100-mile radius of Boston when the book was published. Deadline: January 15.

John Ciardi Prize for Poetry is offered annually for the best unpublished collection of poetry. Prize is $1,000 and publication by BkMk Press. Deadline: January 15 postmark. (Also offered with same deadline: G.S. Sharat Chandra Prize for Short Fiction.)

Iowa Award in Poetry, Fiction, & Essay is offered for the best short fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Winners receive $1,500, plus publication in the Iowa Review. Deadline: January 31.

Snowleopard:
More stuff from Writer's Market.
Publishers this time.


3 BOOK PUBLISHERS TO TRY IN 2013

WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of book publishers for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three open to submissions:
Small Beer Press accepts submissions by post only. As opposed to submitting the entire manuscript, the editors request writers submit a query and the first 10 pages of the manuscript. This press specializes in fiction, both short story collections and novels.
TOR Books specializes in science fiction and fantasy-with experience in a few other fiction categories as well. Prospective authors should put together a submission package that includes a query letter, 3 sample chapters (or 40-60 pages), a synopsis (3-10 pages), and an SASE.
Allworth Press publishes business and self-help information for the general public and creative professionals. Prospective authors should submit a book proposal that includes a query letter, synopsis (1-2 pages), annotated chapter outline, market analysis, sample chapter (or two), bio, and SASE.

Snowleopard:
Again more stuff from Writer's Market.
This time - Literary Agents.

3 LITERARY AGENTS FOR YOUR BOOK

WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of literary agents representing writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three open to submissions:

Bradford Literary Agency is based in San Diego and represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including romance, urban fantasy, women's fiction, mystery, children's, business, memoir, self-help, and more. Prospective writers should query via e-mail only.

Greyhaus Literary reps Harlequin romance novels (definitions on the site). This agency is currently open to submissions only until March 17, so prospective authors should query soon.

Hornfischer Literary Management represents exceptional nonfiction projects in most categories, though this agency does not want fiction or poetry. Prospective authors should query by e-mail.

Snowleopard:
Again more stuff from Writer's Market - this time for March.



3 MARCH WRITING CONTESTS

WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three with March deadlines:

Anthem Essay Contest is offered annually to encourage analytic thinking and excellence in writing and to expose students to the philosophic ideas of Ayn Rand. Top prize is $2,000, but there are more than 200 other cash prizes as well. Deadline: March 20.

Binghamton University John Gardner Fiction Book Award is offered annually for a novel or collection of fiction published in the previous year. Top prize is $1,000 and announcement in Poets & Writers. Deadline: March 1.

Four Way Books Poetry Prizes are offered for the best previously unpublished book-length collection of poetry. Top prize is $1,000 and publication. Deadline: March 31.

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