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The Next Big Thing

“The Next Big Thing” Interview Project I was very excited to be tagged by Chris Mattingly for this interview project, “The Next Big Thing,” where writers answer a series of questions about their recent or forthcoming book, post on their … Continue reading

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For Editors: Rejecting People You Know

I used to think that one of the hardest things I had to do as an editor was to reject the work of my friends. It turned out, though, that I discovered something harder – sending a “no thank you” … Continue reading

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For Editors – When You Receive Hate Mail

Yes, the high-paying, packed-with-perks job of an editor for a literary publication is fraught with landmines. Well, maybe not fraught, and maybe not landmines, but there are times when you, the editor, dread opening your email. Especially during the days … Continue reading

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How to Handle a Rejection

For good or bad, rejections are the rule rather than the exception when submitting unsolicited literary work for publication. Below are some thoughts on what to do, what not do and what to remember when confronted with another “no, thank … Continue reading

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Why Do Editors Reject Your Work

You send work out. It is sometimes accepted. More often, though, it’s returned with the briefest of “no, thank you” formal notes. You even send your submission with the envelope in which the rejection will arrive. Why don’t we start … Continue reading

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To Chapbook or To Full-Length? Part One.

So, you want to put together a poetry manuscript and send it out for publication. Should you work towards a chapbook or a full-length book? What’s the difference? What are the trade-offs? The most important distinction is the size. Chapbooks … Continue reading

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To Self-Publish or Not. Part 2.

(If you missed part one, you can find it here: http://katerinaklemer.com/ownaccent/to-self-publish-or-not-part-one/) Last time we spoke about the pros of self-publishing. Now I thought I could share my thoughts on why, when and how a traditional publisher can be more helpful … Continue reading

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To Self-Publish or Not. Part One.

What do publishers do for you these days? Why wait for someone else to do what you can do perfectly well by yourself? What is the difference, anyway? There are pros and cons with every choice, and this one is … Continue reading

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The Book Horrors

We write poems. We work hard at our craft. We learn. We get feedback from respected mentors. We edit. We send work out for publication. It gets rejected. We are discouraged. We refuse to give up. We send work out … Continue reading

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