Thank you for your patience and unfailingly rapid responses. I want you to know how much I am enjoying Sapling, and how much it has expanded my links to the writers' world. - Pamela Gross
Thank you for this thoughtful, helpful little jewel - Ray Abernathy
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As writers ourselves, we at Black Lawrence Press know that there is a lot of information out there about the world of independent publishing, and that sometimes it can be hard to identify if information is current, or relevent, or even trustworthy. (We've all heard about literary contests that are little more than vehicles for nepotism, or worse.) Time is a precious resource for writers, especially those who are just starting out as professionals or are hoping to be published for the first time, so we decided to create a weekly newsletter, mailed directly to your inbox each Tuesday, packed with information catered directly to writers who crave guidance through the small press industry.
Each issue will highlight a literary contest currently accepting submissions; a profile of a literary journal or magazine; a profile of an independent press; an interview with a writer or editor (topics range from how to craft a convincing pitch to whether an MFA is integral to becoming an established author); a Q&A, where BLP editors will answer questions submitted by readers (recent example: What should poets look for in a contract?); and a closing note featuring the successes of our subscribers. After all, independent publishing is nothing if not a supportive, symbiotic community, and all success is our success. That's how much we believe in independent publishing and non-mainstream writing.
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