After reading my Pitch to Publication submissions, I put together this video detailing query letter basics and giving advice gleaned from my submissions.
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​Below you'll find a breakdown of the video's main points and a transcript!

In a world where hooking an agent is somewhat akin to chasing down the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, publishing short stories is a great career (and ego) boost for a writer.

Duotrope currently lists more than 7,000 fiction, poetry, and nonfiction markets. And that does not include the plethora of writing contest and anthologies. There are so many opportunities to get published. Not knowing where to submit should never hold you back. [Click to Tweet]

So with that said, here is a list of regularly updated newsletters, lists, and databases to help you find homes for your work.
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