March's Bingo

allbingo is doing a Tolkien themed challenge this month!

Sword	You shall not pass!	Mountains	I am no man!	We don't want any adventures here
One ring to rule them all.	Secrets	Adventure	Fish	Sometimes to find the light we must first touch the darkness.
Horse	There is courage also and honor to be found in Men.	FREE SPACE	All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.	Tears Painfully Pick You Apart Hazbin Hotel
Book	Seagulls	Even the smallest person can change the course of the future.	It is not strength that overcomes darkness but light.	I can't carry it for you but I can carry you. My Torture, Your Gain. Your Pleasure, My Pain Hazbin Hotel
In places deep where dark things sleep...	Fight	Forgiveness	Healing	Friendship Nothin' But a Good Time

Writerly Ways

I have no words of wisdom this week. I spent hours working on the timeline for my sabbatical research. I finally said enough's enough after it was over 4 pages long. That's more than I need for a 1 hour speech but my mind is mush so welcome to the links' page.


OPEN CALLS

Will This Be A Problem? Speculative fiction, science fiction, fantasy or horror written by African writers

When Vampires Save the (Day) Night I wish I had something for this but the deadline is the end of this month and I don't have the time unless I dig up something incredibly old.

Consumed horror revolving around food

Something Out There Stories taking place in a specific area based around a UFO festival (this is a shared universe thing)

Roses & Wildflowers Autumn 2025 Issue An issue dedicated to hope. Solar-punk, hope-punk, envisioning a better future. Fantasy that explores hope and grace.

Where Connections Lead Your take on: where connections lead. Speculative stories welcome, if horror, gore needs to be off page

Jungle Scandals NSFW jungle adventure

Thema: I Wish I’d Said That I Wish I’d Said That

The Glass Post: Now Seeking Submissions

Publishing News & Opportunities

12 Literary Magazines Accepting Artwork

65 Specialized Publishers Open to Manuscript Submissions

THIS EXQUISITE TOPOLOGY slipstream, speculative—science fiction, horror, fantasy, weird— and fabulist pieces exploring the radiance, awe, and exuberant thrall of “This Exquisite Topology” in short stories



From Around the Web

How to Avoid Flat Characters in Your Story

Is BookBub About to Change Author Websites Forever?

Kickstarter For Authors With Oriana Leckert

Navigating Revision and Editing Without Losing Your Voice

How to Add Research for Your Next Book Project

Generate Greater Book Profits in 4 Easy Steps

From Betty

Taming Your Exposition

Troubleshooting When You’re Stuck

How to Build a Plot in the Background

The Essential Deep POV Checklist: 11 Tips For Better Writing

The Shadow Knows

Give Me a Break

Character Secret Thesaurus: Helping Someone Die with Dignity

How to Avoid Flat Characters in Your Story

6 First Page Inclusions for Drawing Readers In

Stamp out vague catchalls in your writing

Tips for Getting Your Writing in Publishable Condition



and there goes my dexcom telling me i'm low. My body told me first. I'll end this here and go eat some peanut butter.