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cornerofmadnessI 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.
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.
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Date: 2025-03-03 02:05 pm (UTC)What is your next step with all the research you did?
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Date: 2025-03-03 03:48 pm (UTC)Tie it around my neck and wade out to sea seems like what I want to do right about now, snort. Eventually I'd like to write a non fiction book about this
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Date: 2025-03-03 08:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-03-05 05:21 am (UTC)