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Submit Publish Repeat: How to Publish Your Creative Writing in Literary Journals
The name says it all. Submit Publish Repeat explains how to publish your creative writing in literary journals.
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115 pages, ebook
Published January 1, 2016
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November 26, 2016
I got this little book for free through the site authorspublish.com. Emily Harstone is making a case for writing poetry and short stories for literary journals, print or online as a way of getting your name out there, so to speak. She talks a little about contests, and anthologies as well, but the main point is about journals.
This books feels like it was written as a book rather than a collection of blog post. It is built up rather nicely, and written in a clear, straight forward manner. I like it, and I think she is right in many ways. There is no right way how you should build a career for yourself in writing, but I like this idea. It is not a complete how-to guide to everything connected with publishing your writing in literary magazines, but I think it gives the reader a good start.
This books feels like it was written as a book rather than a collection of blog post. It is built up rather nicely, and written in a clear, straight forward manner. I like it, and I think she is right in many ways. There is no right way how you should build a career for yourself in writing, but I like this idea. It is not a complete how-to guide to everything connected with publishing your writing in literary magazines, but I think it gives the reader a good start.
July 25, 2025
How to publish poetry in literary journals
I read this little book for a specific and entirely artificial reason. I am currently taking a course called "Poetry Writing" at my local community college. The summer term is nearing its end, and the final unit of the course is called "Business of Writing". For it I am required to produced "a one page promotional campaign for yourself as a poet". I have, in fact, zero interest in publishing my poetry, which mostly stinks, although in occasional flashes of brilliance I may attain mediocrity. But I have to produce a "promotional campaign". So, it seems eminently practical to borrow the one from this book. I mention all this so that you know that I am not reviewing it as a person who actually intends to practice what Emily Harstone preaches.
Harstone is a published poet and teacher who also runs the Authors Publish web site that aims to help out creative writers. Submit Publish Repeat: How to Publish Your Creative Writing in Literary Journals is, as the subtitle indicates, focused on a very specific task: getting creative writing published in literary journals. In fact the focus is even a bit narrower than that -- it's mainly about publishing poetry and flash fiction.
She begins by explaining what literary journals are and why it is useful for a writer to publish in them. She then sets out how to get your poems into journals, which means, more specifically, how she got her own poems into literary journals. It's a concrete and practical plan. She also tells you about useful web sites and pitfalls to avoid. (For instance, I was not aware that capitalizing the first word in every line of ones poetry betrays one as a novice poet!)
It's clear, practical, and short. It's all very basic -- I doubt any experienced writer would learn much from it, but if, like me, you are an absolute novice to creative writing markets, it's a great practical introduction.
Blog review.
I read this little book for a specific and entirely artificial reason. I am currently taking a course called "Poetry Writing" at my local community college. The summer term is nearing its end, and the final unit of the course is called "Business of Writing". For it I am required to produced "a one page promotional campaign for yourself as a poet". I have, in fact, zero interest in publishing my poetry, which mostly stinks, although in occasional flashes of brilliance I may attain mediocrity. But I have to produce a "promotional campaign". So, it seems eminently practical to borrow the one from this book. I mention all this so that you know that I am not reviewing it as a person who actually intends to practice what Emily Harstone preaches.
Harstone is a published poet and teacher who also runs the Authors Publish web site that aims to help out creative writers. Submit Publish Repeat: How to Publish Your Creative Writing in Literary Journals is, as the subtitle indicates, focused on a very specific task: getting creative writing published in literary journals. In fact the focus is even a bit narrower than that -- it's mainly about publishing poetry and flash fiction.
She begins by explaining what literary journals are and why it is useful for a writer to publish in them. She then sets out how to get your poems into journals, which means, more specifically, how she got her own poems into literary journals. It's a concrete and practical plan. She also tells you about useful web sites and pitfalls to avoid. (For instance, I was not aware that capitalizing the first word in every line of ones poetry betrays one as a novice poet!)
It's clear, practical, and short. It's all very basic -- I doubt any experienced writer would learn much from it, but if, like me, you are an absolute novice to creative writing markets, it's a great practical introduction.
Blog review.
December 14, 2016
I received a free copy of this ebook with my Authors Publish weekly newsletter.
The highlights of my experience reading this ebook may be broken into 3 sections:
The first section reviews basic advise for how to submit a poem, short story, or novel in a professional manner.
The next section defines the differences between literary journals to help the reader distinguish the best fit for where they may submit their work.
The third section offers a list with active internet links to 30 literary journals that pay their writers. This was particularly exciting for me since I, as most of you, am hoping to earn some compensation from publishing my short stories and poems.
If you are interested in reading this ebook (as of the time I am writing this review) you can get a free copy when you sign up for their weekly newsletter about places to pitch your material by subscribing at this link: https://www.authorspublish.com/submit...
The highlights of my experience reading this ebook may be broken into 3 sections:
The first section reviews basic advise for how to submit a poem, short story, or novel in a professional manner.
The next section defines the differences between literary journals to help the reader distinguish the best fit for where they may submit their work.
The third section offers a list with active internet links to 30 literary journals that pay their writers. This was particularly exciting for me since I, as most of you, am hoping to earn some compensation from publishing my short stories and poems.
If you are interested in reading this ebook (as of the time I am writing this review) you can get a free copy when you sign up for their weekly newsletter about places to pitch your material by subscribing at this link: https://www.authorspublish.com/submit...
April 29, 2021
After signing up for the Authors Publish newsletter, I received this eBook for free.
It was a quick read filled with valuable and actionable advice. There are years and years of experience behind her writing.
It was a quick read filled with valuable and actionable advice. There are years and years of experience behind her writing.
January 21, 2024
Solid, common-sense advice on how to be a professional writer when submitting material.
April 12, 2017
Emily Harstone knows her stuff. If you're thinking of getting published in a magazine, do yourself a favor and pick up this book. It won't go into hard specifics or hold your hand, since the process is unique for everybody. But it'll help you get rid of any doubts or trepidation you have about the process with concise and relevant guidelines. I'll be keeping this at my side when I get ready to submit my own stuff.
So don't wait. Go get it.
So don't wait. Go get it.
January 25, 2022
I have not read a more comprehensive guide to publishing than ‘Submit Publish Repeat’. I got the sense from this e-book that honest hard work and effort goes a long way. Besides it is very organised and easy to read. Thank you so much. I’m 27 years old and just getting into publishing, although I have been writing for years. It’s odd but I feel really certain that my courage will not go wasted. So thank you so much for the guide!
March 9, 2022
If you read this book before you begin submitting your poetry, flash and short fiction you'll save time, money, likely be more successful, and certainly less frustrated. Practical advice along with up-to-date information about markets for your work including who pays, how fast they respond, and how approachable they are.
August 22, 2025
This is an exceptionally generous book. Emily Harstone makes it available as a free PDF download on the Authors Publish website (which is itself an excellent resource for aspiring writers). The advice on preparing submissions for literary journals is straightforward, simple, basic—and for me, it was transformative. I have written both short literary pieces for publication in literary magazines (a few successfully published), as well as a novel that I seek to place with a traditional publisher, and I hadn't really seen a connection between the two. But Harstone makes a case for how the literary publishing can help to bolster a book-publishing career. Her approach is clear-eyed and systematic, and even though I felt I had already worked out a reasonably good system for submitting my work, Harstone's advice greatly improved my confidence and resolve. And I learned much that was totally new to me.
October 12, 2023
I received a copy for subscribing to the "Author Publish" newsletter.
The target audience is new and unpublished authors. However, even having published about a dozen short stories, I found it a useful compellation of lessons learned. I would have liked to read this before I started submitting. It would have saved me time and anguish.
There is a lot of good advice, and the PDF copy I received had links to several useful sites for submission and tracking (this was very up-to-date).
My only criticism is that although it discusses short stories, it skews to submission of poetry. However, in many cases, the recommendations still apply.
The target audience is new and unpublished authors. However, even having published about a dozen short stories, I found it a useful compellation of lessons learned. I would have liked to read this before I started submitting. It would have saved me time and anguish.
There is a lot of good advice, and the PDF copy I received had links to several useful sites for submission and tracking (this was very up-to-date).
My only criticism is that although it discusses short stories, it skews to submission of poetry. However, in many cases, the recommendations still apply.
February 8, 2021
A free book that delivered more than I expected, would've happily paid a couple of dollars for it. It contains plenty of practical tips, thorough research, and an honest description of what the process of publishing entails. It can save you a lot of time and money!
August 27, 2022
A very good guide breaking down how to approach submitting short stories and poetry in an organized fashion. Could be a lot of help to someone just starting out and feeling overwhelmed by the process.
February 8, 2025
A really good and concise intro for writers are seriously looking to start submitting their work for publication. If you have little to no experience when it comes to submitting to literature journals, this is a good place to start.
September 19, 2017
Short, but sweet and relevant. I received my copy as a free download. If I had paid the $3 for my copy, I would not have been disappointed. It's a reference that I'll return to.
October 2, 2020
Helpful and well written. Wish I'd read this four years ago on my first submissions attempt. Thanks, Emily!
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November 29, 2021Great resource. I didn't expect much since it was a free e-book.
February 8, 2024
Very helpful and adamant about caring for fellow writer. Feels like a community in it and of itself
June 22, 2024
Informative & straightforward
July 4, 2024
What an intriguing rabbit hole that I went down in these wee midnight hours. I guess I fully intend to become published in a journal now 🤔
October 23, 2024
Really helpful how-to manual.
January 1, 2017
This little eBook is worth its modest price for the links alone. It’s a basic journal setting out the process, pitfalls, opportunities and rewards relating to writing for literary journals. With chapters on Why You Should Submit…, How To Know When Your Work is Ready…, Basics of Submitting, and many others, it provides useful information and tips for all writers considering this outlet for their talents. Whether you’re an experienced, published author, or just starting out, there’s something here for you. Established freelancers will, however, know most of this stuff.
The author gives sound reasons for submitting to the many literary journals in both digital and print forms, explaining how to approach and manage such submissions. There’s advice on how to keep track of the work, whether to send pieces to one outlet or to a number at the same time, how to approach editors and how to select the magazines most likely to accept your work.
I’ve submitted to magazines in the past, and had work published there. But my information is way out of date and I’d already decided this year I’d consider such activity again, so this book came along at the right time.
It’s a very easy read, with the information set out sensibly and in just enough detail. The many links lead to very useful sites either for further reading, or for information on submission to specific magazines, or for sites that provide facilities to both search for and manage your short works.
I have the book installed as a .PDF on my Mac, so I can quickly consult it at need. If I fulfil my intentions to pursue this practice, I expect to make a good deal of use of the book. A very worthwhile investment in time and a tiny investment in cash terms.
The author gives sound reasons for submitting to the many literary journals in both digital and print forms, explaining how to approach and manage such submissions. There’s advice on how to keep track of the work, whether to send pieces to one outlet or to a number at the same time, how to approach editors and how to select the magazines most likely to accept your work.
I’ve submitted to magazines in the past, and had work published there. But my information is way out of date and I’d already decided this year I’d consider such activity again, so this book came along at the right time.
It’s a very easy read, with the information set out sensibly and in just enough detail. The many links lead to very useful sites either for further reading, or for information on submission to specific magazines, or for sites that provide facilities to both search for and manage your short works.
I have the book installed as a .PDF on my Mac, so I can quickly consult it at need. If I fulfil my intentions to pursue this practice, I expect to make a good deal of use of the book. A very worthwhile investment in time and a tiny investment in cash terms.
March 20, 2020
I judge the value of a book based on the difference it can make in my life. This book is very entry-level and basic, but it showed me how possible it is to get published. In the two months since reading this, I was published in a literary journal, a professional journal, and am self-publishing a book. This book enabled me to dramatically increase my literary success.
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