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Personal essays, narratives, and reflections on reading and writing—with occasional notes from the editorial desk.

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Upcoming Fee-Free Writing Opportunities (9.10.2026 – 12.31.2026)

September 5, 2026

Upcoming Fee-Free Writing Opportunities (9.10.2026 – 12.31.2026)

September 05, 2026 Contests, Grants, and Residencies L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future – Science Fiction & Fantasy Deadline: September 20, 2026 + Prize: $500–$5,000, publication, and industry exposure A long-running competition geared toward emerging, non-professionally established writers working in speculative genres, offering cash awards, publication, and career opportunities. NYPL Cullman Center – Fellowship […]

Personal · Publishing 2 minutes read

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The Role of Reader’s Reports in Publishing Decisions

August 18, 2026

The Role of Reader’s Reports in Publishing Decisions

A practical, writer-friendly guide to reader’s reports: what they contain, how publishing professionals use them, and how to build one through a worked example.

Essays & Reader’s Reports · Publishing 14 minutes read

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