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How to SubmitBy: Dennis James Sweeney
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Getting Your Writing Published with Literary Magazines and Small Presses
Endorsements
“There are plenty of sources available — online and in print — that provide lists of where to submit your writing; this guide explains how to submit. Dennis James Sweeney brings together case studies and his own experiences as an author and teacher to help writers find more success with their writing. This book has it all.”
“In How to Submit, Dennis James Sweeney has crafted a thoughtful and generous map that illuminates the journey from writing to published works. With specific examples, writing prompts, and scads of resources, Sweeney’s encouraging guide demystifies the worlds of literary journals and publishers. How to Submit is an essential and encouraging tool for anyone who wants their words to find a home in the world, and Sweeney’s warmth and generosity shine through every page.”
“I wish this book had been available when I started out as a writer so many years ago. It’s indispensable. Because it’s inspiring. Because it’s hands-on useful. Because it captures the essence of why we write and want to share our stories: to find our people, to build a community, to create worlds, to be. If you’re the head of an MFA program, give this book as a graduation present to every student. If you’re a writer, steal copies of this and give them to all your writing friends. This isn’t just a book about submitting and publishing. It’s a book that speaks to the very heart of what it means to write.”
“A perceptive, inspiring, and practical guide that is also a joyful celebration of one of our best human attributes: the desire to create and share art. Here the necessary process of submitting is treated as a rewarding communal endeavor, rather than as a means to an end. How to Submit is an essential companion for any writer seeking to build a literary life.”
“The small press ecosystem is a thriving place where dedicated editors and readers provide a habitat for a diversity of authors, both established and up-and-coming. But how to participate? Positive and practical, encouraging and enlightening, Dennis James Sweeney’s How to Submit offers an essential answer to anyone and everyone seeking to escape the slog of the slush pile and find a home for their work. A field guide written in a firm but friendly voice, Sweeney’s vibrant handbook will tell you how to get published, yes, but even more importantly how to get involved.”
“For years Dennis James Sweeney performed the generous work of connecting writers and editors through his well-known ‘Where to Submit’ series. Now he’s written a clear, practical, and caring guide to how writers, small presses, and literary magazines may find and sustain one another. This book is an accessible, community-minded resource that will help writers on the path to publication.”
“Chock-full of information, practical advice, and relevant anecdotes, How to Submit is an essential resource for writers who want to see their work out in the world. Dennis James Sweeney walks you through every step of the submission process — breaking down its logistical and human layers, and leaving you more grounded and confident about the prospect of submitting. How to Submit also compellingly explores the importance of small presses and how writers should engage with them. If you’re ready to enter the next stage in your writing journey, or if you’ve been needing a clear and inspiring refresher guide on submissions, this book is as good as it gets.”
