Publications
Pen in Hand
Pen in Hand Submission Guidelines
Topics: writing or publishing tips or experiences that would benefit other members; how-to advice for writers; interviews with MWA guest speakers; short-short stories; poetry; articles regarding upcoming events of interest to our members.
Word limit: 100 for events; 200-250 for all others Payment: Your story in print.
Editing: PIH reserves the right to edit for length, grammar and spelling, as appropriate. Publication depends on timeliness, professionalism and space.
Submission Requirements: You must be an MWA Member. Put PIH in the subject line and copy your unformatted text into your email message. Add a brief bio, including how long you've been a member. Email to Pen in Hand Editor Sonia Linebaugh Submissions or questions accepted on an ongoing basis.
Pen in Hand is the official newsletter of Maryland Writers' Association. It is published every other month and mailed to all members. If preferred, an e-version is available to members on request (see box). Issues are also posted on the MWA website (see below).
Pen in Hand articles are written by MWA members about subjects of interest to writers. Each issue might explore a particular question or theme of writing. Articles can include interviews with writers or guest-speakers; how-to-advice; short, short stories and poetry; member profiles; or member surveys, among other subjects.
Regular features include a message from the MWA President; highlights of MWA Board meetings; Regular and Chapter meetings; Chapter updates; Critique Group updates; Conference information and registration forms; and contact information for MWA Board and other officers.
Deadlines for submissions are always the 15th of each month. Please submit copy to Sonia Linebaugh. Or send copy by post to:
Maryland Writers' Association
Attn: Pen In Hand Editor
PO Box 142
Annapolis MD 21404
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E-Newswire
E-Newswire is the fastest way to keep up to date with MWA meetings and events, and writers' opportunities. It is sent directly to your email address twice each month. Based on member feedback, e-Newswire is presented in three sections:
- MWA news: meetings, book festivals, the annual conference, MWA contests; member successes;
- Opportunities for networking and honing your skills: writing conferences, courses taught by our members, and other writers' events; and
- Opportunities to get your work in print: calls for submissions to literary reviews, magazines, and contests.
If you're not currently receiving e-Newswire, contact Scott Morrow and ask him to put you on the list. Be sure to add this address to your email contacts or friends list and mark it as safe: info@marylandwriters.com. That way, e-Newswire wont be mistaken for Junk or Spam. You can unsubscribe if you don't want this service.
