Catapult | The-Editors

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Reading Recommendations for Aspiring Romance Writers

Don’t miss this list of reading recommendations (crowdsourced from Twitter!) for our Romance Week series.

The Editors

Feb 15, 2023

Don’t Write Alone | Writing Life

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Writing Jobs In Media and Publishing

This list of job opportunities for writers is updated at least twice a month. Bookmark this page to say up to date on new postings!

The Editors

Jan 26, 2023

Don’t Write Alone | Opportunities

Little Lessons from Writing Newsletters

Sometimes you just need to claw out a few paragraphs on the page and hit publish. A newsletter can teach you how.

The Editors

Jan 19, 2023

Don’t Write Alone | Toolkit

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Submit Your NaNoWriMo Novel to These Contests

Are you working on a novel for National Novel Writing Month? Check out this list of contests with cash prizes for unpublished and in-progress novels.

The Editors

Nov 07, 2022

Don’t Write Alone | Opportunities

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Tiny Writing Tips from the Writers of ‘Tiny Nightmares’

“Write about the terrifying by writing about the alluring.”

The Editors

Oct 26, 2022

Don’t Write Alone | Toolkit

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How Do You Publicize a Book?

A roundtable discussion with Catapult’s publicity team.

The Editors

Oct 12, 2022

Don’t Write Alone | Shop Talk

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How Do You Publish a Book In Translation?

A roundtable discussion with Brenda Lozano, Kendall Storey, and Heather Cleary on why translation is essential to the literary landscape.

The Editors

Oct 05, 2022

Don’t Write Alone | Shop Talk

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Funding Opportunities for Writing and Publishing Translation

If you work in translation, check out this list of grants and fellowships with approaching deadlines.

The Editors

Aug 30, 2022

Don’t Write Alone | Opportunities

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Writing a Cover Letter for a Job in the Publishing Industry

For Application Week, Catapult staffers share some of their old cover letters in hopes of providing insight into applying for positions in the writing world.

The Editors

Aug 19, 2022

Don’t Write Alone | Shop Talk

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So You Want to Apply for an MFA

For our Application Week series, MFA directors and professors discuss common misconceptions, how they support students, and answer that ubiquitous question: Is getting an MFA worth it?

The Editors

Aug 15, 2022

Don’t Write Alone | Toolkit

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