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What options are there to start writing? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 day ago by SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I write short stories and poetry. I've posted here on Lemmy a bit. I'd like to start publishing/ posting.

I'm afraid medium/ substack needs a lot of "publicity" and requires me to have social media accounts to promote it.

What other options are there? Any publications I can submit to? And are substack and medium any good?

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[–] codexarcanum@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

In all seriousness, visit your local library and ask them about it. Most library systems work with local authors to promote their work and regularly hold meetups and workshops for writers. Many cities have local zines, publishers, and anthologies. By getting to know your local writing scene, you can find opportunities to do readings of your work, have works published in collections, and so on.

[–] SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago

Third world country with no libraries. But I didnt know that was a thing anywhere. Thats really cool!