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Hi.

I gave up Duotrope a while back because I didn't see why I should pay for a service that I could get free elsewhere.

That elsewhere was The Grinder. http://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/Default.aspx

Today I went there to do a search and the website doesn't seem to be working. Now it may have not been working for quite a while, months even. I haven't submitted anything in a long time.

So does anyone know if its permanent?

And does anyone recommend other online submission trackers, the kind where you can search markets, then record your submissions?

Thanks!
 
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The Grinder was down due to technical problems, but is running again.
 

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I pay for duotrope. I think it's worth it. Plus, it's an easy Christmas present for my dad to get me every year. I have looked at the grinder and it just didn't have the number of submissions calculated that duotrope has. It also couldn't find the same listing in a few cases. I write literary short fiction. I don't know if that makes a difference compared to some of the markets others are interested in. Don't get me wrong. I wish duotrope was free like it used to be. It's just that I've come to rely on it.
 
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If you can't find a listing on Grinder, let them know and they will add it to their database. They have been great at updating any journals I suggest. I write in a variety of genres, but mostly literary fiction.

Used to contribute to Duotrope before they charged, but they are far too expensive now.
 
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