LibGuides: ENGL8040 Writing for Publication Research Guide: Publishing Opportunities

Literary Magazine Rankings

Garstang Nonfiction Literary Magazine Rankings
Perpetual Folly Literary Magazine Ranking for Nonfiction

Publishing info from the web

CLMP Directory of independent literary publishers
From the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses, browse presses, magazines, and online publishers alphabetically using the top navigation bar. Search for a specific press by entering its name or choosing a format from the dropdown menu.
Every Writer - Literary Magazines
A database of literary magazines. Use the menu on the right to get an alphabet listing or to limit by category or theme. The only drawback to this site is that it has a lot of ads.
Poets & Writers - Literary Magazines
A database with over 800 literary magazines. Entries contain information on editorial policies, submission guidelines, and contact information.
Literary Journals Associated With MFA Programs
Use this list to learn more about the variety of journals being published through MFA programs, find opportunities to publish your own work, and see what other writings are publishing. Click on individual journal titles for more information about them.

Books on publishing

Writer's Market 2020 by Robert Lee Brewer (Editor)
Call Number: ebook
ISBN: 9781440301223
Publication Date: 2019
Lists publishing opportunities for writers, including listings for book publishers, consumer and trade magazines, contests and awards, and literary agents--as well as new playwriting and screenwriting sections. These listings feature contact and submission information to help writers get their work published. Beyond the listings, you'll find articles devoted to the business and promotion of writing.
Writer's Market 2018 by Robert Lee Brewer (Editor)
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781440352775
Publication Date: 2017-08-31
Includes listings for book publishers, consumer and trade magazines, contests and awards, and literary agents.
Writer's Market 2020 by Robert Lee Brewer (Editor)
Call Number: REF DESK PN161 .W83
ISBN: 9781440301223
Publication Date: 2019
With thousands of publishing opportunities for writers, including listings for book publishers, consumer and trade magazines, contests and awards, and literary agents--as well as new playwriting and screenwriting sections. Beyond the listings, you'll find articles devoted to the business and promotion of writing. Discover 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing, how to develop an author brand, and overlooked funds for writers. This edition also includes the ever-popular pay-rate chart and book publisher subject index!
Novel & Short Story Writer's Market 2019 by Robert Lee Brewer (editor)
ISBN: 9781440354533
Publication Date: 2018
Literary Market Place (LMP) by R.R. Bowker
Call Number: PN161 .L5 Vol. 1 & 2 Reference Desk
ISBN: 9781573874472

Publishing websites

Publisher's Weekly
Publishers Weekly, the international news magazine, reaches publishers, sellers, agents and librarians worldwide and is the leading publication serving all involved in the creation, production, marketing and sale of the written word in all formats.
Booklist
the magazine the New York Times calls "an acquisitions bible for public and school librarians nationwide," is the review journal of the American Library Association. It recommends works of fiction, nonfiction, children's books, reference books, and media to its 30,000 institutional and personal subscribers. In-house editors and contributing reviewers from around the country review more than 7,500 books each year, most before publication.
Library Journal
In its 133rd year of publication, Library Journal is the oldest and most respected publication covering the library field. Considered to be the “bible” of the library world, LJ is read by over 100,000 library directors, administrators, and staff in public, academic, and special libraries. LJ is the single-most comprehensive publication for librarians, with groundbreaking features and analytical news reports covering technology, management, policy, and other professional concerns. Its hefty