If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you’ve no doubt noticed my #writingmarathon word counts and you may be wondering what Murandy Damodred and I are currently working on. With the Mirror World series complete and the next romp in the Ismeran world already written, we were searching for a new project and were... Continue Reading →
Cover Reveal: Sloth the Lazy Dragon by Regan W.H. Macaulay and Alex Zgud
Our final release of 2021 is coming up next month. Sloth the Lazy Dragon is a children's picture book written by Regan W.H. Macaulay and illustrated by Alex Zgud, a pair you may remember from Beverlee Beaz the Brown Burmese. This illustrated adventure story which focuses on the value of a healthy lifestyle with plenty... Continue Reading →
Let the countdown to submissions season begin!
30 days. That’s how long you have to get your submission package ready. That’s right, we’re opening our general submissions period early this year. We’ll be accepting queries from October 1st through November 30th, 2021, so if you’ve got a manuscript you think might be a good fit for us, now’s the time to start... Continue Reading →
Pandemic Blues and Creative Burnout
There’s no denying that the past year and a half has taken its toll on many of us and I’m no exception. The lockdowns and social distancing have left us with no choice but to be constantly aware of how daily life has changed and have limited the ways we can creatively recharge. Not only... Continue Reading →
It’s Launch Day: Far, Far Away is here!
This book has been a long time in the works, and we are super proud of it. Containing 7 stories and novellas in 7 wildly different settings, this is Mirror World Publishing's very first anthology! We hope you will help us make this book a huge success and celebrate the winning authors and stories. All... Continue Reading →
Novels vs. Novellas vs. Short Stories – And what in the world is a Novellette?
I’m a novelist. I’ve a long history of writing longer books, and some multiple book series, even. Though recently, I’ve had the chance to experiment with shorter forms and I’ve discovered that writing a novel is a very different experience from writing a short story, for example. I know how strange it sounds. Writing is... Continue Reading →
We open for general submissions again starting November 1st, 2020
That's right, in just six days (maybe less, depending on when you read this) on November 1st, 2020 our annual submission period opens and will remain open until December 24th at midnight. So if you're a writer looking to publish a novel, novella, or children's book that fits into our definition of escapism fiction this... Continue Reading →
Sharon Ledwith shares her thoughts on marketing in these tough times.
Feeling overwhelmed when it comes to publishing and promoting a book? Are you getting lost in the crowd? Relax. Take a breath. Release it. By focusing on these nine key areas, you can find the traction your book needs to rise above the crowd, even in these post COVID-19 times. Understand the Publishing Industry: Writing... Continue Reading →
M|W Anthology Contest is OPEN! Accepting entries NOW!
If you're ready to submit your short story, novellette, or novella, and want to be walked through the entry process, follow this link: Complete the Entry Form If this is the first time you're hearing about this contest, please find all the details on what we're looking for here. If you're interested in who's judging... Continue Reading →
Meet the M|W Anthology Contest Judges!
I hope you're busy writing, or at least dreaming up your entry for the First (hopefully annual) Mirror World Anthology Contest because our submissions period is coming up fast! Starting June 1st, 2020 until July 30th, 2020, we'll be accepting entries for our Far, Far Away Anthology. You can find all of the details here. ... Continue Reading →
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