Eva Langston

Really loved this chat about infertility, step-parenting, writing memoir, and the questions: When do you know when you're done? When do you decide to stop trying for the thing you've always wanted and chase a new dream?

Find and Keep Your Confidence When Writing a Novel Plus high-concept books and TONS of writing news and resources!

My latest post about how to find the confidence to start writing a novel and KEEP that confidence as you draft, even when things get hard (which they always do!).

Plus TONS of #writing links and resources! #writingcommunity #writingtips

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New from Jerboa Lit: Mini Contests! Enter Jerboa Lit’s new mini contest! Get a random prompt on Feb. 27 and write a 250‑word story by March 1 for a chance at $500.

There is still time to register to join Jerboa Lit's next mini contest! Registration closes February 27 when they drop their genre & character prompts. You then have until March 1 to write 250-word story based on the prompts. $15 fee. $500 grand prize.

#writers #writingcontest

Karen Palmer: DIY Witness Protection Amanda and Eva chat with Karen Palmer, author of She's Under Here, about living with an undercurrent of fear and clawing her way out of abuse.

Get ready for our next episode tomorrow! In the meantime, don't miss @karenpalmer.bsky.social, author of She's Under Here:

@michellemaryk.bsky.social's incredible debut novel, THE FOUND OBJECT SOCIETY, was just released.

We discuss how her acting background informs her writing, how she got hooked on writing conferences, and, of course, her writing and publishing journey. Listen below.

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listen to @karingillespie.bsky.social talk about what has surprised her most during her 20+ year career in writing and publishing… and what she’s learned along the way.

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Find out why I was confused, and hear @karingillespie.bsky.social's whole incredible publishing saga on the latest episode of The Long Road to Publishing!

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#writerslife #publishing #writingpodcast

Dawn (39 Weeks) At 4:39 a.m., you wake.I hold you through the rounded melonof my belly as you roll, shimmer—moonlight on the edgesof waxy springtime leaves.And this so, mostmornings—just beforethe birds stir, before ...

Read Carly Samudre's poem, "Dawn (39 Weeks)," in our Jan/Feb issue:

"If you don’t feel that you are possibly on the edge of humiliating yourself, of losing control of the whole thing, then probably what you are doing isn’t very vital. If you don’t feel like you are writing somewhat over your head, why do it?" ~ John Irving

Q&A: Tax Tips for Authors 2026 - The Authors Guild As tax day approaches, join the Authors Guild Foundation for our annual overview and Q&A about filing taxes as an author or freelancer. We’ll discuss claiming deductions, lowering your taxable income,...

We’ll discuss claiming deductions, lowering your taxable income, setting money aside for retirement, whether you need to be making estimated tax payments, and more

Register here:

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Karen Palmer: DIY Witness Protection Amanda and Eva chat with Karen Palmer, author of She's Under Here, about living with an undercurrent of fear and clawing her way out of abuse.

"It's not a horror show every second of the day. You have to get the kids to school and you have jobs and you go about your business. But in the background, there is fear. It's like sinking into quicksand."

@karenpalmer.bsky.social on the creep of abuse & DIY witness protection for her family:

Query tips and more in my conversation with Pitch Queen @karingillespie.bsky.social

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Have you listened to all 20 episodes of The Long Road to Publishing?

Fascinating stories about the journey to writing and publishing. From debut authors to bestsellers, traditional and indie. All genres. All types of writers. The one thing in common? A long road!

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My publisher is hosting a virtual book launch for Brenda Barker's Next Chapter and I'd love to see you there, Friday Feb 6 at 7:00pm ET, 4:00pm PST: blydynsquarebooks.com/event/virtua... #writing #booklaunch #writingcommunity #booksky

Karin Gillespie shares the highs and lows of her 20+ year career in publishing. We talk about her book deals, what she’s learned about pitching novels, and all five of her literary agents.

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Maybe my social media addiction isn't all bad... Maybe it's even helpful?? Plus, The Pitch Queen and TONS of writing links and resources!

Why maybe my constant social media checking isn’t ALL bad, and the relief I felt at something Lisa Jewel said at Bouchercon.

Plus TONS of writing links and resources!

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#writingcommunity #writerslife #substack

Incredible episode!

Karen Palmer: DIY Witness Protection Amanda and Eva chat with Karen Palmer, author of She's Under Here, about living with an undercurrent of fear and clawing her way out of abuse.

***NEW EPISODE***

Don't miss the inimitable @karenpalmer.bsky.social, author of She's Under Here!

Palmer talks w Amanda Fields & @evalangston.bsky.social about DIY witness protection and pulling herself and her family out of abuse:

📣 Mark your calendars!!!📣 #QueerPit returns for its 4th pitch event on JULY 1ST, 2026

We are extending Pride Month 🌈 by one more day 🙌 to platform 2SLGBTQIA+ authors

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OUR NEXT EVENT APRIL 18TH #POSTERPIT

Hey everyone!

Given some discussion between pitch event hosts and the oversaturated pitch market recently, the #PosterPit team has decided to limit our event to once annually - the third Saturday of April, each year.

Our next event will be in April on the 18th!

Save the date announcement with flowing blue waves and seaweed design. Text on parchment background reads: "Save the Date, May 30, 2026." Calm, coastal theme.

SAVE THE DATE: #SEAsianPit is back again 🎉 This time as an official pitch event ‼️

May 30, 2026

Check out the list of participating agents and amendments in the event rules in the 🔗 or 🧵

@karingillespie.bsky.social has published in all the ways: Big 5, small indie press, & self-publishing. With 20+ years of experience in publishing, she knows how to pitch a novel and what it takes to sell a book.

Don’t miss this episode! #writingpodcast

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Activism, Resistance, Persistence: A Review of Helen Charman’s Mother State Recently, I have spent a lot of time thinking about my own childhood in comparison to my sons’—a time pre-internet, when communication was not instant and there was a greater expectation of boredom—an...

It's a good day to read about Helen Charman's Mother State: A Political History of Motherhood, reviewed by @joannagarbutt.bsky.social in our Jan/Feb issue:

Two New Impersonation Scams to Watch For - Writer Beware Impersonation scams in publishing tend to be variations on a theme, since the goal is always the same: to sell you something. In that sense, the scams below, which are aimed at tricking writers into p...

A couple more writer-targeted scams to watch out for. Honestly, somebody must be telling these scammers that writers have a lot of money. Not sure where that notion came from, because for most writers, nothing could be further from the truth.

#WritingCommunity

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brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis

@thelincoln.bsky.social

How do you build a sustainable creative life and still pay the bills (especially in an expensive city)?

Author Lincoln Michel talks about how he uses his popular Substack newsletter, Counter Craft, to compliment his writing, teaching, and freelancing.

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"The profession of book-writing makes horse racing seem like a solid, stable business." ~ John Steinbeck

Such an interesting episode!

Where to Submit Roundup: January 23, 2026 Get inspired and find a home for your work with our weekly roundup of submissions opportunities for the week of January 23, 2026.

Stay warm & indoors with more than 130 submissions opportunities featured in this week's roundup! Plus, get inspired by the animals around you in our bonus inspiration prompt.

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