Notes from Editors: Dear Kim, Thank you for sending us "A Mother's Life". We appreciate the chance to read it. Unfortunately, the piece is not quite right for us, but I would encourage you to submit again. As well, given its strength and subject matter, I would point you to a journal called Intima. Thanks again. Best of luck with this. Sincerely, Editor's Name Souvenir Lit Journal Yes, it's a rejection, but the fact an editor appreciated my piece enough to take t

I ended my last post advising you to pick a group of journals that are all relatively the same quality level. This is important because you should send your work to multiple journals at the same time, simultaneous submissions. And, the first one that accepts it - gets it! There are no negotiations. No, I'll get back to you as soon as I hear from the other 15 I sent this piece to. No. You are not famous. You have sent your baby into the cold hard world and some one is willing

I've had several people ask me for tips on how to submit to literary journals. First, remember not to be intimidated. There are currently 5,006 markets listed on Duotrope.com (a submission tracker service website). Most of these publications are in need of fresh writers. All of these publications should have started because they love writing and promoting writers. With that many markets you have a wide range of quality and styles. You can find a fit for your work. And, you sh