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Mar. 22nd, 2026 11:49 pmIt's late somehow. I spent the day on the diabetes rollercoaster starting out at 350 and staying there until suddenly I was 80 at 5 pm. So I'm tired. I'm groggy. I'm not going to have much energy for writing thoughts today but can we talk about call backs.
Do you do them? Do you like them? I have not used many and I like them well enough. This is front of mind for two reasons. At my book club thing, one of the ladies was talking about what she hated about the indie book she had was it was forced call backs done badly. She said she liked call backs but this one went on and on. And without spoilers, The Amazing Digital Circus had a massive and wonderful call back. Everyone was praising the foreshadowing of that.
But I'm also thinking...was it? What if they just simply rewatching/reread earlier stuff and thought hey, you know what... ha. (that would be how I'd end up doing it)
Open Calls
The Cookout Anthology Science fiction and fantasy stories by Black authors from the African Diaspora, centering on the beloved traditions of the cookout: the joy, drama, and delicious food! - Fantastic pay on this one my friends if you're in the target group.
Sinister Scales Anthology Reptiles featured prominently in the story Genre: Science fiction and fantasy
BloodClot!Zine Revolution including personal, social, technological, and spiritual upheaval Genre: Speculative fiction, literary fiction, poetry, and personal essays - Also only open to people of color
WERE-2 Creative stories centered on were-creatures other than werewolves Genre: Primarily urban fantasy, but science fiction, fantasy, steampunk, and other speculative genres are welcome - Another pro rate pay. This one I hope to try for (look at the anchor authors)
Goblins & Galaxies Magazine Adventure driven stories featuring sword and sorcery, dark fantasy, or science fiction elements
84 Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Writers (March 2026)
From Around the Web
9 Tips for How to Write Dark Stories Responsibly (And Make Hope Feel Earned)
Genre as Delight, Not Dictator: How Learning About Genres Helps You Write Better
The Most Important Lesson I Learned After a Decade of Writing
From Betty
What Is a Throughline in Writing?
Seven Ways to Clarify Critical Information
Is Your Subconscious Messing with Your Writing Identity?
Awaken Your Creativity
We Become the Stories We Tell Ourselves
The Greatest Feeling
From Idea to Page: The Journey of a Romance Novel.
How Fear Shrinks Your Character’s World Over Time
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Catastrophizing
YouTube for Writers, Part 7: Why Captions Matter and How to Use Them
here.
Before You Share That Post: A Writer’s Guide to Verifying Information and Building Trust Online (Part 2).
The Facebook Copyright Hoax Is Back: Why Writers Must Verify Before They Share (Part 1)
The Power of Goal Setting for Writers: How Clear Goals Help You Finish Your Book
Why Author Newsletter Replies Matter (and How to Get More Reader Responses)
Finding The Heart of the Story
Stuck: Further thoughts on Pride and Prejudice.
Do you do them? Do you like them? I have not used many and I like them well enough. This is front of mind for two reasons. At my book club thing, one of the ladies was talking about what she hated about the indie book she had was it was forced call backs done badly. She said she liked call backs but this one went on and on. And without spoilers, The Amazing Digital Circus had a massive and wonderful call back. Everyone was praising the foreshadowing of that.
But I'm also thinking...was it? What if they just simply rewatching/reread earlier stuff and thought hey, you know what... ha. (that would be how I'd end up doing it)
Open Calls
The Cookout Anthology Science fiction and fantasy stories by Black authors from the African Diaspora, centering on the beloved traditions of the cookout: the joy, drama, and delicious food! - Fantastic pay on this one my friends if you're in the target group.
Sinister Scales Anthology Reptiles featured prominently in the story Genre: Science fiction and fantasy
BloodClot!Zine Revolution including personal, social, technological, and spiritual upheaval Genre: Speculative fiction, literary fiction, poetry, and personal essays - Also only open to people of color
WERE-2 Creative stories centered on were-creatures other than werewolves Genre: Primarily urban fantasy, but science fiction, fantasy, steampunk, and other speculative genres are welcome - Another pro rate pay. This one I hope to try for (look at the anchor authors)
Goblins & Galaxies Magazine Adventure driven stories featuring sword and sorcery, dark fantasy, or science fiction elements
84 Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Writers (March 2026)
From Around the Web
9 Tips for How to Write Dark Stories Responsibly (And Make Hope Feel Earned)
Genre as Delight, Not Dictator: How Learning About Genres Helps You Write Better
The Most Important Lesson I Learned After a Decade of Writing
From Betty
What Is a Throughline in Writing?
Seven Ways to Clarify Critical Information
Is Your Subconscious Messing with Your Writing Identity?
Awaken Your Creativity
We Become the Stories We Tell Ourselves
The Greatest Feeling
From Idea to Page: The Journey of a Romance Novel.
How Fear Shrinks Your Character’s World Over Time
Coping Mechanism Thesaurus: Catastrophizing
YouTube for Writers, Part 7: Why Captions Matter and How to Use Them
here.
Before You Share That Post: A Writer’s Guide to Verifying Information and Building Trust Online (Part 2).
The Facebook Copyright Hoax Is Back: Why Writers Must Verify Before They Share (Part 1)
The Power of Goal Setting for Writers: How Clear Goals Help You Finish Your Book
Why Author Newsletter Replies Matter (and How to Get More Reader Responses)
Finding The Heart of the Story
Stuck: Further thoughts on Pride and Prejudice.
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