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How Publishing Has Changed Since 2015 - Jane Friedman

I am hungry after all that.Panzer found an interesting post on the Jane Friedman site. The post covers the changes Jane Friedman has seen in the publishing industry during the past ten years. In support of each of the topics listed, there is addition information from other sources.  Panzer says, "There's a lot of interesting facts in the post for authors to study." Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to plan to bring your lunch to eat while you read. To read the post tootle over to Jane Friedman 

77 Calls for Submissions in September 2025 - Paying Markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

I need a nap now.Panzer made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our famous kitty pilot found a list of 77 publications accepting submissions in September. Erica Verrillo's list includes markets for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry in all genres, as well as videos, and photography.  Panzer says, "Be sure to read the guidelines as some have a September 1 submission deadline." Note: With 77 calls for submissions this is a very long, long post. You might need a sleeping bag for a nap by the time you get to the end of the post. To read the list tootle over to  September Calls for Submissions

41 Writing Contests in September 2025 - No entry fees - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Contests for lots of genres.Today, Panzer made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site where he found a list of writing contests in September.
Erica Verrillo's list has both fiction and nonfiction contests. As always with her monthly list she only includes "no entry fee" contests. Panzer says, "You'll need to hurry with your entries as some of the contests have a September 1 submission deadline."  Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on.  To read the list tootle over to September Writing Contests

Tentative Settlement in Anthropic Copyright Lawsuit - Publishers Weekly

Let's see what happens with the other lawsuits.On his way home Panzer decided to make a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. There with just a little digging in the posts our inquisitive kitty boy found a one about Anthropic. If you've been around here for a while, you know Panzer has been following the Anthropic lawsuit. According to Jim Milliot's post, both sides of the lawsuit are working on a settlement agreement. The post includes links to other information about the copyright lawsuit. Panzer says, "This is an interesting case." Note: This is a long-medium length post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on. To read the post tootle over to Anthropic Copyright Lawsuit To read Panzer's previous post tootle over to Authors Guild Members 

33 Spectacular Conferences and Workshops in September 2025 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Some include illustrators.Panzer found today's post at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. Erica Verrillo's post includes 33 writing conferences and workshops in September. There are conferences and workshops for all genres, Some are on online and some are in-person. Some are even free to attend.  Panzer says, "You know the drill kittens: Always read all the instructions and check the dates." Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on. To read the list tootle over to September Conferences and Workshops

A Monday Panzerism

Watch me. No saddle needed.Panzer on equestrian skills: I am not scratching the furniture ... I am learning how to ride the couch without a saddle.     From Cat Wisdom for humans 

New Jigsaw Puzzle: What is that?

Hint
Here's your Sunday puzzle. As always, remember at the puzzle site to click the square in the lower left corner to see the finished puzzle. Have fun with this one. It's a challenge. To do the puzzle tootle over to What is that?

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie: The Inner Circle

See you tomorrow.For those of you who like classic mystery Panzer found this movie for you on the Classic Hollywood Movies channel on Youtube. The Inner Circle is a 1946 black and white private detective movie. It's 56 minutes long. Make some popcorn or a pizza, grab your favorite beverage and spend the next hour enjoying the mystery. Note: This does have some ads at the beginning of the movie.  To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Murder Mystery Movie  

Free to Listen Classic Horror Audiobook: The Lost World

Thought you might like a change today.If you like classic horror, Panzer found this one on the Gates of Imagination channel on Youtube. The Lost World was written by Arthur Conan Doyle. It's read by Arthur Lane and 7 hours 45 minutes long. This is a classic horror story with all the usual dinosaurs. Have fun. To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Arthur Conan Doyle 

Free to Listen Small Town Romance: Adam

Off to find something else for you.For those of you who like small town romance Panzer found this one on the author's channel on Youtube. Adam is written by Chris Keniston. It's 4 hours 41 minutes long. You can listen to this audiobook while you run errands or go jogging. Note: It does include a small amount of cursing.  To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Small Town Romance