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with instructor and workshop leader Courtney Harler
Once again, PWN is running a How To Submit To Lit Mags workshop. In this two-hour virtual workshop, Courtney Harler, the current Editor in Chief of CRAFT literary magazine, will help you pinpoint your ideal market, craft a cover letter and author bio, and address the challenges and rewards of rejections! To learn more about submitting to lit mags, we asked Courtney a few questions below:
What are lit mags?
“Lit mags” is short for “literary magazines.” Publications such as anthologies, newspapers, glossy magazines, trade venues, websites, etc. If you can write it, you can submit it.
Why do I need a workshop? Can’t I just submit on my own?
Well, you can. But, as with most creative endeavors, a community of like-minded writers helps.
Helps with what, exactly?
Honestly, rejection. Lit mags have low acceptance rates. But, if you never try, you’ll never know.
But seriously, do I need a workshop on this topic? Can’t I just be rejected/succeed privately?
Of course you can! But here at PWN, you have the unique opportunity to collaborate with your fellow writers and to learn from our collective experience. As an Editor in Chief of a lit mag, I have experience with reviewing submissions. I also have experience with submitting to publications … and rejection. (So. Much. Rejection.) Let me, your fearless leader, and the other participants help you avoid pitfalls. No one can guarantee success, but you can learn the industry tricks that may dramatically increase your odds of publication.
What will we do in the workshop?
In this workshop, we will go over the ins and outs of the lit mag publication process. We will discuss the literary magazine market and how to craft your cover letters and author bios. We also address the challenges and rewards of rejection, and how to learn, grow, and progress on your path to publishing.
Anything else we need to know?
Publishing your written work requires research and resilience. It’s less about luck and more about proper planning and due diligence. In this workshop, you can learn how to approach the publishing process with confidence.
Ready to join us and submit your work to the world? Register today for our How To Submit To Lit Mags workshop!
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