Ariel Gore is a force of nature. I first met her about ten years ago when she was teaching at UNM. I was a graduate student, working as a reading series coordinator for the English department, and I helped organize a reading for her. Wow, can she put on a show! A true storyteller, both … Read more
As writers, there is a lot of pressure to publish our work. Certainly, many of us want to get our writing out there (and, dare we say, even get paid for it?), but should publication be the ultimate goal for a writer? Not a Destination Here at Plume, we say no. There is nothing wrong … Read more
A Year in Plume It’s been a year now since Jennifer and I started Plume. What a wild ride! From first putting our early ideas together, to entering the business plan competition, to launching a Kickstarter to get the venture off the ground, to choosing featured writers, to packing and shipping our first Plume packages, … Read more
What’s That? A few months ago we shared some tips on how to find an agent to query once you’ve written a book and are ready to seek representation. Now we’re going to delve into that next crucial step in the process: drafting a query letter. But what exactly is a query letter? Here’s a … Read more
Hello, friends! It’s time for our bi-monthly feature on places to submit. Sometimes in summer it feels like nothing is open, especially since so many literary journals are connected with schools and follow academic calendars. But don’t fret; Plume’s got you covered! Here’s a round-up of some great places that are open and waiting for … Read more
When trying to find a home for your writing (if that’s one of your goals), sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming combing through the internet (or books! Remember books with places to submit? If those still exist, I’m sure it’s hard to keep them up to date!). We here at Plume have decided that … Read more
So, you’ve written a book… If this is the case, first of all–congratulations! Writing a full-length manuscript in any genre is a daunting, all-consuming, audacious task. Be sure to treat yourself to a well-deserved reward.The act of sitting down and doing the thing–writing!–is in some ways the hardest part of being a writer. But then…what … Read more