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Here are two dozen calls for submissions in the month of March. Genres include speculative fiction, creative nonfiction, essays, horror, erotic horror, personal essays, tech articles, crime fiction, fairy tales. There are also open calls for any genre of stories and poems. All of these are paying markets. (A couple accept reprints!) There are some themed anthologies in the mix, so make sure you read all the requirements before you submit. Happy submitting! ___________________ THEMA: Drop the Zucchini and Run! The premise (target theme) must be an integral part of the plot, not necessarily the central theme but not merely incidental. Genres : Any Length : Fewer than 20 double-spaced pages preferred. Payment : Short story, $25; short-short piece (up to 1000 words), $10; poem, $10; artwork, $25 for cover, $10 for interior page display. Deadline : March 1, 2016 Reprints accepted ____________________ “Stiff Things: Erotic Horror” "We are looking for the most gruesome, twisted, sick, di...

Jonathan Wolstenholme There are many free writing contests in March. (Quite a few have deadlines on March 31st.) While book-length works garner the most substantial prizes, short stories, essays, and poems are also well worth entering into contests. Cash prizes often are accompanied by publication, and it's always nice to include an award on your resume. Some of these contests have age and regional restrictions, so make sure to read the contest rules carefully. ____________________ Talking Stick .  Restrictions : Writers must be from Minnesota or have some connection to this area.  Genres : Poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction.  Prize : $250 for first place and $100 for second place in each of the three categories.  Deadline : March 1, 2016.  How to enter : Read submission guidelines  HERE . Carriage House Poetry Prize .  Genre : Poetry about trees.  Prize : $300 and publication in Tiferet.  Deadline : March 1, 2016.  How to enter : Rea...

There are lots of great conferences in March. With locations stretching from Massachusetts to Washington State, one of them is bound to be near you. Some of these conferences offer valuable one-on-one sessions with authors to get the feedback you need, as well as pitch sessions with agents. The best way to establish yourself as a professional in this business is to network with other industry professionals. This is how people make contacts, in any field. For that reason, and many others, I can't recommend writing conferences highly enough. ____________________ Redrock Creative Writing Seminar , St. George, Utah, March 4-5, 2016. Classes and readings in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. The faculty includes poets David J. Rothman and Marleen Bussma; fiction writer Marilyn Richardson; and creative nonfiction writer Brian Passey. Cost: $65. Wordcrafters: Be Writing . Eugene, Oregon. March 5, 2016. Six classes, one-on-one session with author. $95. William Paterson University Sp...

Updated 5/13/21 Here are four agents seeking clients. These are established agents with experience in the publishing industry and good track records. They are seeking an eclectic mix, from upmarket literary to children's books, memoir to fantasy, and from thrillers to health and wellness. Be sure to read their agency's full guidelines before submitting. Agents may switch agencies or close their lists, and submission requirements may change. If these agents do not suit your needs, you can find a comprehensive list of new and established agents seeking clients here:  Agents Seeking Clients . _________________ Reiko Davis  of  DeFiore and Company About Reiko : Before joining DeFiore in early 2016, Reiko Davis was an associate agent at Miriam Altshuler Literary Agency for four years. She grew up in Kansas City, received her BA in Comparative Literature and Art History from Brown University, and is a graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course. What she is looking for : Re...

Here are two new agents actively seeking clients. Stephanie Fretwell-Hill (Red Fox Literary) is looking for authors and illustrators of board books, picture books, middle grade, and young adult in any genre. Kemi Faderin (Dystel & Goderich) is looking for smart, plot-driven YA, historical fiction/ nonfiction, contemporary women’s fiction, and literary fiction. Stephanie Fretwell-Hill of Red Fox Literary CLOSED TO QUERIES About Stephanie : Stephanie Fretwell-Hill started her publishing career in 2004 at Walker Books Ltd. in London, where she sold foreign language rights. Working in a design-led company with legendary artists such as Helen Oxenbury and Lucy Cousins sparked her love of illustration, while her sales role gave her an international perspective on children’s publishing. In 2011, Stephanie moved back home to the United States and joined Peachtree Publishers as an editor. During her four years there, she acquired fiction and nonfiction picture books, middle grade, and young...

Hail Britannia! Updated 5/12/21 Sometimes, I feel like giving up on American agents: form rejections, or (even worse) no rejections, and the perpetual "your work isn't right for me." You want them to say anything personal about your submission, just to know they've read what you sent them. When all else fails, there are the Brits! Not all of the agencies on this list will accept an American writer. But, I can guarantee you that if a rejection is forthcoming, it will be personal. I find that uplifting. Because of the international nature of publishing, British agents can sell to publishers with world-wide distribution. And it is certainly more rewarding to work with an agent who sees you as an author, rather than a commodity. Check the website to see if the agency works with international authors. Agency Address How to submit Genres Notes Sheila Ableman Literary Agency 36 Duncan House, Fellows Road, London NW3 3LZ  1-page synopsis of your work (which explains why you t...