85 Calls for Submissions in September 2026 - Paying markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Tomorrow will be a better search day.

This is the week leading up to Labor Day in the U.S., so there's not as much activity in the publishing world. However, Panzer was able to find a post about calls for submissions at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes calls for submissions of fiction,, nonfiction, poetry and numerous genres.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the submission guidelines as some do have restrictions."

 

Note: This is long, long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to 85 Calls for Submissions

84 Calls for Submissions in July 2026 - Paying markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Has a market for anything you write.

Today, Panzer made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our traveling kitty boy found a list of markets open for submissions this month.

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes markets for fiction, nonfiction and poetry and includes all genres.

 

Panzer says, "You know the drill, Kittens: Always read the guidelines before you submit your work."

 

Note: This is an exceptionally long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the list trundle over to  Calls for Submissions

Deeper reading insights unlocked: Rakuten Kobo and StoryGraph announce integration - Rakuten Kobo Blog

There's a lot more to StoryGraph.

Panzer's next stop was at the Rakuten Kobo Blog. There he discovered a post about Kobo's and StoryGraph's integration.

 

By adding StoryGraph to Kobo readers can now track their reading genre choices, reading speeds, and more. The post includes a section explaining how StoryGraph works with Kobo.

 

To read the post tootle over to Kobo and Storygraph 

34 Awesome Writing Conferences and Workshops in April 2026 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Something for everyone.

While tootling around in the Catosphere Panzer made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found a post about April's writing conferences and workshops.

 

Erica Verrillo's post includes conferences and workshops for fiction and nonfiction writers and an assortment of genres.

 

 Panzer says, "Be sure to read the registration information."

 

Note: With 34  conferences and workshops to choose from this is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Writing Conferences and Workshops

6 New Literary Agents Actively Seeking YA and Adult Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ, Nonfiction, Cookbooks, Thrillers and more!

It's been a long day.

Panzer's last stop was at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our kitty pilot found a post about literary agents looking for new clients.

 

Erica Verrillo's list contains six new agents looking for writers to represent. There's a bio for each agent on the list. Before submitting be sure to read it.

 

Panzer says, "There's a wide variety of genres represented."

 

Note: This is a long list. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to  6 New Literary Agents

5 New Literary Agents and a New Agency Seeking Nonfiction, Genre Fiction, Kidlit, YA, LGBT and more

Something for every writer.

Panzer's first stop in the Catosphere today was at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

Erica Verrillo's post is a list of five agents and a agency looking for clients. There's an agent bio and information about what genre each wants to represent included.

 

Panzer says, "Make sure you read what each agent wants so you apply to the right one."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to 5 New Agents and a New Agency

Spotify Releases 2025 Audiobook Listening Data - Publishers Weekly

Mom's got a cold, so we're going to take a nap.

While Panzer was at the Publishers Weekly site, he found a post about Spotify's end of the year results for listeners.

 

Ed Nawotka's post includes information on listeners' favorite genres and individual authors. The post includes thumbnails of the described audiobooks at the end.

 

Panzer says, "Romantasy?"

 

Note:This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Spotify 

Should You Use a Pen Name? The Indie Author Guide to Writing in Multiple Genres - IngramSpark

Mom didn't want to confuse readers.

Panzer's first stop in the Catosphere today was at the IngramSpark site. Our inquisitive kitty boy discovered a post about using pen names. Just like Amazon you can print and distribute your book through IngramSpark, but in some ways the distribution may be better.

 

The staff written post covers several reasons why it's to an author's advantage to use a pen name.

 

Panzer says, "They could have just asked Mom why she has a pen name."

 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Pen Names 

11 New Agents Seeking SFF, Women's Fiction, Thrillers, YA, Kidlit, Literary Fiction, Graphic Novels, LGBTQ and more

It's been a long day.

On his way home Panzer made a quick stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found information about new agents looking for writers to represent.

 

Erica Verrillo's list has 11 literary agents looking for writers in several genres. The list has an agent bio and information about the genre each agent is interested in representing.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the agent information before you submit to them. You don't want to waste their time or yours."

 

Note:This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to 11 New Agents Seeking Clients

95 Calls for Submissions in September 2024 - Paying Markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

You should be able to find something useful on the list.

Here's Panzer's last post for the day. This one is about the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

Erica Verrillo's list for submissions for September has 95 markets. These are markets for fiction and nonfiction in all genres. The list only contains paying markets.

 

Panzer says, "With 95 markets there must be something for everyone."

 

Note: This is a humongous list. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to  Calls for Submissions

37 Marvelous Writing Conferences and Workshops in May 2024 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Something for everybody.

Panzer just stopped in at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found a list of the writing conferences and workshops available in May.

 

 Erica Verrillo's list includes conferences and workshops for fiction, nonfiction and poetry writers in numerous genres and in short and long form. Some of them have starting dates as early as May 2, so don't wait to check these out.

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the registration guidelines because some have restrictions."

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Writing Conferences and Workshops

11 New Agents Seeking Kid-Lit, Women's Fiction, Memoir, Genre Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels and more - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Something for everybody.

Looking for an agent to represent you and your writing? Panzer found a post at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site that lists 11 agents looking for writers to represent.

 

As the title above says Erica Verrillo's post lists agents looking for all types of fiction and nonfiction material. Do read the guidelines before you pitch any of the agents. You don't want to waste their or your time by pitching something they are not interested in.

 

 Panzer says, "Only submit your best work."

Note: Because there are 11 agents described, this is a long post. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to eat and drink while you read.

To read the post tootle over to New Agents

9 New Agents Seeking Cookbooks, Kidlit, Nonfiction, ... - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. With no digging at all in the posts he found one about nine agents looking for clients to represent.

According to Erica Verrilla's post, the agents are looking for cookbooks, genre fiction, nonfiction, kidlit, YA, and more.

Always be professional.

Panzer says, "Always read the submission guidelines before sending material."

Note: This is a medium length post. Since you will be choosing which agent(s) to query, you'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink today.

To read the post tootle over to 9 new agents

16 Literary Magazines Open NOW - SFF, Horror, Essays, Poetry, Genre Fiction, and more - Paying Markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Today Panzer stopped in at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our intrepid kitty traveler discovered a post about literary markets accepting submission now.

 

The title made it really easy for me.

The title of Erica Verrillo's post lists all the information you need to know about the publications' submissions opportunities.

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the guidelines before you submit."

 

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of cocoa and a chocolate muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the included links, you'll need to decided what to bring to eat and drink.

 

To read the post tootle over to Literary Magazines

Locked Room vs. Closed Circle Mysteries - What's the difference between these traditional mystery sub-genres - Something Is Going To Happen

Today Panzer made a trip to the Something Is Going To Happen site. There he found a post about the Locked Room mysteries and the Closed Circle mysteries. Something Is Going To Happen is the blog of the Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine.

 

No ghosts. Good. They're scary.

In her post Gigi Pandian explains the differences and overlaps of the Looked Room mystery and the Closed Circle mystery. Hint: Locked Room is a crime in a locked room that couldn't have happened. A Closed Circle is a specified number of people trapped in a location. She also explains what you can and cannot do in these types of mysteries. Hint: No ghosts or secret passages allowed.

 

Panzer says, "This is interesting information for both writers and readers."

 

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a large glass of lemonade, two cookies (biscuits), and a brownie for today's reading selection.

 

To read the post tootle over to mystery sub-genres

Free Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention for writers and fans

 We couldn't post yesterday as our internet service was down. Again.

But we're back online today.

Not knowing how long we'll have internet access today, Panzer made a quick trip into the Catosphere. While there our speedy little kitty boy heard clapping and cheering outside the Panzermobile. Following all the noise took him to The Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention site. He discovered all the hullabaloo was because the online convention attendance is free.

To see information about the programs and presenters, go to the Home site. Click the Programs button to see what will be offered. Click the Presenters button to the biography for each presenter. If you've decided you want to attend, hover your cursor over the About tab at the top. Click the SFFCon 2020 button for attendance instructions. You can view the programs on Facebook or YouTube. (If you continue down this page to the convention schedule, it appears you can click the links to watch from this page too.) The convention starts Friday and concludes Sunday.

A long weekend.

Panzer says, "Whether you're an SFF writer of a fan there is something for everyone. The convention is put together in different tracks. There is a Creative Track (writers and indie publishers), a Genre Fan Track and a Breakout Sessions Track."

 

To go to the convention Home page site, tootle over to SFF Con Site

To go to the convention on Facebook, tootle over to SFF Con on Facebook

To go to the convention on YouTube, tootle over to SFFCon on YouTube

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bookwire Cites Growth in Spanish-Language Audiobooks, Ebooks - Publishing Perspectives

Today, Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere when he heard clapping and cheering outside the Panzermobile. Following all the happiness took our traveling kitty to the Publishing Perspective site. There with a little digging in the posts, he found one about the Spanish-language audio book and ebook market.

That virus thingy opened up the market?

According to Porter Anderson's post, the Spanish-language market for audio and ebooks is increasing. Bookwire reported a 36 percent increase in audio and ebook sales in 2019. There is speculation that because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the closing of physical bookstores there will be an even greater increase in 2020. The post includes graphs and charts showing sales, genres bought, subscription services and price points.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... Maybe this little kitty needs a Spanish-language version of his ebooks."

Note: This is a humongous post. Bring a thermos of tea and four muffins for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Spanish language audio books

** In case you didn't figure it out, yesterday's free story Tex and his Stetsons is a re-imaging of Puss in Boots.

Why is Genre Important to Success?

Genre?

Panzer and I parked the Panzermobile over at the Passive Voice blog today. Panzer found a post there by David Baboulene about the importance of genre.

Now my bad boy knows all about genre. I mean, Panzer always says, "What is mystery without a cat?" Notice, he didn't say, what is a murder without a cat. Panzer helps solve bank robberies, burglaries, drug deals; but not murders. That's what David Baboulene is talking about in his post. You need to pick a genre and then make it your own. Write your story within the genre, but add your own personality to the genre.

If you want to know about genre in your novel's world, tootle over to Why is Genre Important to Success?

Bill Crider's Pop Culture Magazine: Robert J. Randisi Interview

27?!?!

Panzer was out in the Catosphere today and stopped in at Bill Crider's Pop Culture Magazine.

My bad boy found a goodie for you. Here for your reading pleasure is an interview with Robert Randisi, the Executive Director of the Private Eye Writers of America. Mr. Randisi is one of Panzer and my favorite writers in the PI genre (and several other genres as well). This interview covers how and why the PWA was formed, Robert's writing history and lots of other writing information.

To learn how Robert wrote 27 books in one year (!!!) tootle over to  Bill Crider's Pop Culture Magazine: Robert J. Randisi Interview: Robert J. Randisi has been writing and publishing ever since I've known him, and that's been quite a while.  He's published so ...