Purchase Writer Mama & Receive a Free List of Markets!
Writer Mama is still selling strong. Even so, I appreciate all the word-of mouth you can put behind it, whether that means suggesting Writer Mama to your friends, your writing association, your writing conference bookseller or your local library.
From September 1, 2008 forward, there are two ways to get a list of free markets for mamas from me:
1. You can take my class, Writing and Publishing the Short Stuff
Or
2. You can purchase a new copy of Writer Mama and e-mail me a copy of the receipt.
Send all e-mails on this topic to writermama2@earthlink.net.
Write Smart!
I know everyone is looking to find markets for their writing. I also really get that you want to know whether these markets pay or don’t pay (see below). Having said that I recommend that you get your market recommendations from trusted sources and don’t waste time “on the hunt,” especially since that’s time could be using writing and polishing your submissions.
I also want to say a quick word about writing for online markets. Don’t do it unless you personally can vouch for the credibility of the editor or you have a personal recommendation from another writer. I’ve heard too many stories about new-to-writing-for-publication mamas getting sucked into writing for online content sites with no real return on their time investment.
Growing a writing career is not a get-rich-quick proposition. I know from personal experience that it takes TIME to learn to write successfully for publication and even longer to PROFIT from writing for publication. With a plethora of information online, it’s more important than ever to get your markets from reputable sources, like those I’ve listed below.
By the way, as of February 2008, Writing & Publishing the Short Stuff (Especially for Moms) includes paying markets to accompany each week’s writing lesson. Learn more here if you need assistance getting your writing career off to a professional start. I’ve also created an entire class, Platform 101: Discover Your Specialty, to help you accelerate your writing profits with long-term career success in mind.
Now here’s those recommended resources. Remember to write smart, mamas!
Recommended Writing Market Resources for Writer Mamas
Writersmarket.com (only $3.99/month)
Wooden Horse Magazine Database (one day only $1.99)
Fundsforwriters.com (e-Books of markets in your writing specialty)
Paying Markets
Non-paying Markets
For Christina: I think I criticized spelling and was probably wrong, but I can’t find where I sent the message. Please forgive me if I was wrong. Too much time spent with my dictionary late at night. Anne