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Writing Coach • Author • Wife/Mum MFA | She/Her NancyCWalker.com | Twitch: nancycwalker

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» 84 Specialized Manuscript Publishers Open to Submissions

Some publishers are very specific about what themes and topics they will consider. It's important to make sure your work matches what they want if you don't want an instant rejection. Please read all the guidelines before submitting. #authors #writingcommunity

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10.03.2026 11:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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» Ten Manuscript Publishers Open to Submissions in March 2026

When you are submitting work, timing is everything. Sending work to a publisher that is closed to submissions is a sure way to get a rejection. Another way to get a rejection is to submit without reading the guidelines. #authors

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07.03.2026 14:21 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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BookCon Announces Its Schedule of Events After taking several years off, BookCon is back in New York next month. Here are some of the highlights of the event.

BookCon is back after its post COVID hiatus. Book Riot has the schedule. #booksky #authors

bookriot.com/bookcon-2026...

04.03.2026 12:09 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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» 45 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for March 2026

Some publications have specific themes that suit their audience. Like these that are open for submission. Please read all guidelines and requirements before submitting.

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03.03.2026 13:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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» Work With Us

Author's Publish is looking for articles related to writing, publishing, and marketing for authors. They are also seeing workshop instructors and lecture pitches. Please read all requirements before applying.

authorspublish.com/work-with-us/

27.02.2026 12:31 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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» 95 Manuscript Publishers with Geographic Limitations

These publishers seek authors from or works about specific geographic areas or nationalities. Does your work fit their needs? As always, make sure you read and follow all guidelines provided by the publisher before submitting. #writers #authors #writingcommunity

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25.02.2026 14:16 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Not a weird Canadian thing. We used to doing this in elementary school.

25.02.2026 03:55 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

It's ok, RFK is just doing his winter workout.

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Submission Guidelines - L-Università ta' Malta Submission Guidelines

ANTAE is open for exclusive submissions. Please read all guidelines and requirements before sending your work.

www.um.edu.mt/antae/submis...

20.02.2026 12:56 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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» 40 Literary Magazines Publishing in Print

These publishers are open to submissions. Please check all guidelines before sending in your work. #writingcommunity

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17.02.2026 13:06 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

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17.02.2026 02:43 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

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.

13.02.2026 14:31 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Submit | Submit Your Work — 149 Review See our submission guidelines for poetry, creative nonfiction, and visual art. Review our requirements and submit your polished pieces to 149 Review.

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

www.149review.org/submit

13.02.2026 12:58 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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» 5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in February 2026

These publishers are open for submissions. Please read all the guidelines for sending in your work. #writers #writingcommunity #authors

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12.02.2026 19:02 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Careers Visit the post for more.

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/

11.02.2026 12:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

You're welcome. I post stuff as i come across it.

07.02.2026 03:02 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Guidelines Shadowplay is currently OPEN to submissions .  Our reading window is from October 15th to March 15th . How to submit your work We will on...

Shadowplay is open for submissions. Please read all guidelines before sending in your work. #writers #authors #writingcommunity

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06.02.2026 12:35 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

You got this!

06.02.2026 03:22 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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» 40 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for February 2026

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...

03.02.2026 12:57 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0

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

03.02.2026 00:53 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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American Library Association announces 2026 Youth Media Award winners The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Prin...

Congratulations to all the winners of the American Library Association Awards. #writers

www.ala.org/news/2026/01...

02.02.2026 15:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Submit

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

thecarrierbag.org/submit/

30.01.2026 12:32 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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How to Apply Etymology to Character Names - Nancy C Walker This posts explores the etymology of the character names in Stephanie Meyer's Twilight.

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.

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27.01.2026 16:47 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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» 35 Magazines Accepting Literary Fiction

These magazines are open for submissions. Please review all guidelines before sending your work.
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26.01.2026 19:26 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Congratulations 🎉

21.01.2026 02:39 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I always spell it wrong the first time. 🤦‍♀️

21.01.2026 02:34 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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How Etymology and Phonetics Make Great Character Names - Nancy C Walker Great character names don't just happen. There is a science behind them. This article explains how etymology and phonetics plays a role in character names.

How do etymology and phonetics factor in character names? Check out my post and find out.

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20.01.2026 16:07 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

You got this! 🎉

20.01.2026 02:07 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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a cartoon drawing of a person using a laptop with the words write written around them ALT: a cartoon drawing of a person using a laptop with the words write written around them

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

18.01.2026 03:25 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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From the Philippines, Not With Love: A Plague of Publishing, Marketing, and Fake Literary Agency Scams - Writer Beware I don’t think there’s much dispute that the many “imprints” under the Author Solutions umbrella are among the most negatively regarded of all the author services companies. From the predatory business...

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...

17.01.2026 14:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0