A publisher looking at your early chapter book manuscript probably won’t be assessing the language complexity on a specific scale. Instead, the acquiring editor will ask themselves if the word choice feels natural and age appropriate. Thank you, Erin. Keep up the good work! Think maybe you've got the writing bug, too? KIDS Writer's Market Submissions now open. Check it out... Thank you and Happy Publishing! #realwritersmarket #erinalladin @erinalladin #erin.w.56

Big Sky Publishing Australia – Fiction, Non-fiction, History, Bio, Australiana bigskypublishing.com.au Big Sky Submissions info@bigskypublishing.com.au #BigSkyPublishing #realwritersmarket About Big Sky Publishing Big Sky Publishing is an independent Australian publisher proudly focusing on Australian authors, illustrators and content. Big Sky specializes in non-fiction titles for adults in military history, history, Australiana, true crime, self-help, parenting and biographies. They also have a strong Kid’s category featuring ”little books with big messages” across the picture book, early reader, middle grade and young adult genres. “We are always looking for great content that helps children learn and grow.”

Atuanui Press New Zealand – Non-fiction, Fiction, Poetry| atuanuipress.co.nz atuanuipress.co.nz/submissions info@atuanuipress.co.nz #AtuanuiPress #realwritersmarket About Atuanui Press Atuanui Press is based in Waikato, New Zealand. Their focus is on New Zealand and the Pacific Region, largely in the form of memoirs, criticism and history. They are also interested in fiction and poetry, with a Pacific slant. Atuanui Press Submissions Unsolicited submissions okay.

Big Sky Publishing Australia – Fiction, Non-fiction, History, Bio, Australiana bigskypublishing.com.au Big Sky Submissions info@bigskypublishing.com.au #BigSkyPublishing #realwritersmarket About Big Sky Publishing Big Sky Publishing is an independent Australian publisher proudly focusing on Australian authors, illustrators and content. Big Sky specializes in non-fiction titles for adults in military history, history, Australiana, true crime, self-help, parenting and biographies. They also have a strong Kid’s category featuring ”little books with big messages” across the picture book, early reader, middle grade and young adult genres.

D.G. Kaye is the author of Conflicted Hearts and Meno-What? A Memoir, Words We Carry and P.S. I Forgive You. D.G. writes great informational pieces to help you in your daily writing, everything from her Sunday Book Review to great advice on getting published. Thanks, D.G. for everything you do. Keep that indie spirit alive. BUY BOOKS! Thank you and Happy Publishing.... #DGKaye #REALWRITERSMARKET

Bedford Square Publishers UK (England) – Novels, Non-fiction bedfordsquarepublishers.co.uk bedfordsquarepublishers.co.uk/contact/submissions info@bedfordsquarepublishers.co.uk #atlanticbooks #realwritersmarket WINNER – British Book Awards/London, 2025 Bedford Square is looking for new voices from all backgrounds. They are passionate about their authors. About Bedford Square Publishers Bedford Square is an independent publisher of fiction and non-fiction, founded in 2022 in the historic streets of Bedford Square, London. THE Bedford Square The publishers loved Bedford Square so much, they even named their publishing house after it. That, or the fact that is where they’re located. Built between 1775 and 1786, Bedford Square is London's finest and most complete Georgian square, setting the style for garden squares in London through the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Beatnik Publishing New Zealand – Fiction, Non-fiction, Kid’s, Poetry beatnikpublishing.com beatnikpublishing.com/pages/submissions hello@beatnikpublishing.com #BeatnikPublishing #realwritersmarket Beatnik Publishing is a New Zealand-based publisher. It was founded in 2007 by Sally Greer. About Beatnik Publishing Beatnik produces vibrant, meaningful books that tell the stories readers want to read, not just in New Zealand, but all over the world. Their extensive catalogue includes cookbooks, Kid’s tales, personal development, poetry, art, street culture, contemporary history and other genres. Beatnik Publishing Submissions *Query about submissions. Might be NZ authors only. See if your book fits in with these…

Bateman Books New Zealand – Non-fiction, Kid’s, YA, Fiction batemanbooks.co.nz batemanbooks.co.nz/submissions jemmam@bateman.co.nz #BatemanBooks #realwritersmarket About Bateman Books Founded in 1979, Bateman Books is an award-winning publisher of New Zealand and international books. It’s New Zealand’s largest independently owned publisher and distributor, operating out of Hobsonville, Auckland. Bateman publishes a wide range of fiction and non-fiction, specializing in richly illustrated books with high production values. Between 40 and 50 new titles are issued each year, with around 350 titles always in print. Bateman non-fiction genres include: – Māori and Pasifika – Natural History…

Balestier Press UK (England) – Novels, SS, Non-fiction, Memoir, Translation balestier.com balestier.com/publish-with-us editor@balestier.com info@balestier.com #BalestierPress #realwritersmarket About Balestier Press Founded in 2015, Balestier Press is an independent publisher proudly presenting the hidden gems of contemporary world literature, picture books, graphic novels and memoirs, with a focus on Asia (including Central, East, Southeast, South, West) and the Pacific. Literature in Translation Balestier Press is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity in writing and publishing, and one way we achieve this is by welcoming submissions of translated literature, especially from Asian languages. If you have a proposal for a literary translation work, they encourage you to send a synopsis, a sample translation, and details about both the author and translator.

LA Kids Book Festival—Los Angeles A free, annual community event in West Hollywood Park dedicated to promoting children's literacy, diversity, and the joy of reading. Founded to provide inclusive, bilingual resources, it features over 100 authors, illustrators, live storytimes, performances, and activities like foam parties and arts & crafts. LA’s largest event celebrating early education, bilingualism, and multiculturalism. This is a FREE public event presented by the ABC Foundation, a 501(c)(3). Sunday, August 23, 2026 | West Hollywood Park FREE TICKETS Think maybe you’ve got the writing bug? REAL WRITER’S MARKET. Submissions now open. Thank you and Happy Publishing…. #realwritersmarket #lakidsbookfestival @lakidsbookfest

Banshee Press Ireland – Novels, SS, Non-fiction, Poetry bansheepress.org subs.bansheelit@gmail.com #bansheepress #realwritersmarket WINNER – British Book Awards/Ireland, 2025 Banshee Press The best of Irish fiction, non-fiction and poetry Banshee Press is an independent publisher in Ireland that publishes the best in Irish fiction, non-fiction and poetry. While the literary magazine was founded in 2014, the small press was launched in 2019. It published seven titles in the first year alone. Banshee Press Submissions No agent required. Query first. Banshee Press 2025/2026 titles – Harbour Doubts by Bebe Ashley – Tenterhooks by Claire-Lise Kieffer…

Batis Books UK (Scotland) – Fiction, Non-fiction, Translations (African) bat.is bat.is/submissions submissions@bat.is #batisbooks #realwritersmarket “We are open to submissions” About Batis Books Batis Books is a new Scottish publisher with a focus on Southern African books. Launch date is early 2026. Batis Books, an independent small press founded by South African writer and publisher Nick Mulgrew, will publish at least six books a year, focusing on literary excellence and new talent from the region. Batis’s list for 2026 includes novels, short stories, poetry in translation, memoir, and a book of botanical essays, all by South African writers.

Come with us back to 1964... Edited by P. J. O'Rourke and Doug Kenney, National Lampoon 1964 High School Yearbook Parody was first published in 1973. Although it was a parody, the original publication actually appeared to be a real yearbook from C. Estes Kefauver High School in Dacron, Ohio. Of course, there is no such place as Dacron, Ohio. O'Rourke and Kenney did much of the writing, as well. About National Lampoon Magazine It all started at Harvard University. That's right. America's esteemed institute of higher learning was the petri dish for what would become a publishing and film-making phenomenon, as well as an insane asylum.

Batis Books UK (Scotland) – Fiction, Non-fiction, Translations (African) bat.is bat.is/submissions submissions@bat.is #batisbooks #realwritersmarket “We are open to submissions” About Batis Books Batis Books is a new Scottish publisher with a focus on Southern African books. Launch date is early 2026. Batis Books, an independent small press founded by South African writer and publisher Nick Mulgrew, will publish at least six books a year, focusing on literary excellence and new talent from the region.

Bedford Square Publishers Novels, Non-fiction bedfordsquarepublishers.co.uk info@bedfordsquarepublishers.co.uk #atlanticbooks #realwritersmarket WINNER – British Book Awards/London, 2025 Bedford Square is looking for new voices from all backgrounds. They are passionate about their authors. About Bedford Square Publishers Bedford Square is an independent publisher of fiction and non-fiction, founded in 2022 in the historic streets of Bedford Square, London. THE Bedford Square…

There's no time like the beginning. if you don't get your reader hooked from the very start, you're not going anywhere. Great tips from Roz Morris and the Nail Your Novel blog. thanks, Roz. Roz Morris Author, editor, book doctor, ghostwriter. Owner of a worried Irish horse. A personal newsletter about doing all that in the real world. Roz Morris is an award-winning novelist whose work explores identity, imagination and the places that make us.

I mentioned in one of my WWW Wednesday posts, that it was my favourite read of the year so far, and I really meant it. Demick’s book left a long-lasting impression on me, so I felt like I needed to share my thoughts. Let’s get into it! Think maybe you’ve got the writing bug? REAL WRITER’S MARKET. Submissions now open. Thank you and Happy Publishing…. #realwritersmarket #BarbaraDemick

2026 Sydney Hammond Memorial Short Story Competition - Aug. 7 (Australia) This annual competition run by Hawkeye Publishing invites writers to craft an original short story of up to 1,000 words, with cash prizes, publication in an anthology, and the chance to be recognized for strong storytelling and emotional impact. They're looking for stories with powerful beginnings, rising tension, and a climax that resonates, to the theme of "I'm Glad You Called." Before you enter the competition, they strongly suggest you check out their previous years' winning entries.

Willamette Writers Conference—Portland The largest writers’ organization in the Pacific Northwest brings together writers of all genres and career stages for this annual conference. With a focus on craft development, community building, and career advancement, this event is perfect for Pacific Northwest authors. Willamette Writers is an in-person and online writing community of over 6,000 writers. Near or far, wherever you are, if you’re looking for professional workshops, critique partners, networking opportunities or new writing friends, we’re here to help you, as we have been since 1965. Our Annual Conference is now open for registration (July 30-August 2, 2026 in Portland, Oregon).

#RealFlashbytes by #PhiliipLoyd #realwritersmarket Hi. My name is Roberto Dinero, and I’m from the LA. East LA. The mean streets, where it all goes down. Shit. Okay, so you know who I really am. What gave it away? But that’s not the point. Everybody has the right to use a pseudonym. If Martin Lieber gets to be Stan Lee, and Benjamin Franklin got to be Mrs. Silence Dogood, then I get to have a pen name too. That’s not the point. The point is that most of you probably don’t remember me calling out President Trump.

Fly on the Wall Press Novels, SS, Novellas, Non-fiction (Political) flyonthewallpress.co.uk flyonthewallpress@hotmail.com WINNER – British Book Awards/North of England, 2024 About Fly on the Wall Press Fly on the Wall Press is an independent publisher and small press in Manchester, England. They publish innovative novels, novellas, short stories, poetry and more on pressing issues from exceptional authors from around the globe, all with a socially conscious theme. First launched in 2018, FWP has won numerous awards, including Small Press of the Year at the Nibbies, Northern England/2024. Fly on the Wall Press Submissions…

 Psychologist And Author Dr. Dale Atkins Discusses Grandparents, Nature, Children’s Wellbeing "Discovering Dr Dale Atkins’ books was like reclaiming a piece of my childhood. Her thoughtfully crafted books, focused on connecting children with their roots, ancestors, grandparents and, above all, Nature, are a delightful addition to any child’s library, and perhaps adults’ too." Dr. Dale Atkins is a licensed psychologist with more than 40 years of experience as a relationship expert focusing on families, wellness, managing stress, and living a balanced, meaningful life. Dale is the author of seven books as well as many articles and journals for popular and professional audiences.

“Ask an Editor” is a forum wherein SCBWI members submit questions that are answered quarterly as part of our Kite Tales blog. Hi Christine—I’m considering contacting local school to earn money doing author visits. What are they generally like? —Brianna, Los Angeles Thanks, Brianna Think maybe you've got the writing bug? KIDS WRITER'S MARKET. Submissions now open. Check it out... Thank you and Happy Publishing! Thank you and Happy Publishing.... #realwritersmarket #scbwilosangeles @christinevz christine.vanzandt.9

An Alpine Idyll by Ernest Hemingway was first published in 1927 in Hemingway's collection, Men Without Women An Alpine Idyll is a 1927 short story by Ernest Hemingway featured in the Men Without Women collection. Based on his real-life skiing trip in Austria, the narrative juxtaposes a beautiful alpine landscape with grim, macabre details of a local peasant who unceremoniously stored and hung a lantern from his deceased wife's jaw Enjoy... -------------------------- It was hot coming down into the valley even in the early morning. The sun melted the snow from the skis we were carrying and dried the wood.

Emily has a big decision in front of her. But before she can make it, Amelia Clark, one of Aunt Tilde’s friends call The Redemption Detective Agency with an emergency. Apparently Amelia can’t get a hold of her niece, who’s been house sitting, and she’s worried that her niece forgot to water her rose bushes. Should be fairly straight forward, right? Drive to the house, see if the niece is there, and make sure the roses aren’t dead as well. Except…the house is no longer there. It’s now a fancy health club.