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WendyNYC
09-19-2007, 04:35 AM
Can anyone suggest some good literary magazines for the emerging writer? There are about 10 - 15 that I regularly read (of the MO Review, Ploughshares, McSweeneys, New Letters, Glimmer Train variety), but it seems that very few feature previously unpublished authors. Maybe one per issue, at best.

Provided that the writing is good enough, do any "emerging writers-friendly" publications come to mind? Or some that have issues for emerging writers on a semi-regular basis?

Thanks.

Soccer Mom
09-19-2007, 07:46 AM
Check out Duotrope (http://www.duotrope.com/curious.aspx).

In the top menu, check out "curious" it lists the top 25 most open markets, as well as the top 25 most difficult.

JamieFord
09-19-2007, 09:05 AM
Here's a nice list:

http://www.mamohanraj.com/Writing/litmarket.html

Stijn Hommes
09-19-2007, 11:59 AM
If the writing is good enough, the fact you're new doesn't even factor in the equation. Stop worrying.

pdr
09-20-2007, 04:57 AM
at the stickie of markets at the top of this board. There are lists of markets and individual markets and all of them welcome new writers.