The Loft's Writing Resources: Publishers, Organizations, References, and More

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Minnesota LITERARY Publishers

An incomplete list of Minnesota publishers. Publishers

Online Reference tools

Online reference tools for writers. Reference

resource Library

The Loft's Rachel Anne Gaschott Ritchie Resource Library. Library

literary organizations

A listing of literary organizations similar to the Loft. Literary organizations

LITERARY CLASSIFIED ADS

The Loft's Website includes the Loft Marketplace, a classified ad section serving the unique interests of the literary community. Literary services, events, announcements, buying and selling... it's all there. Classifieds

LITERARY AGENTS

Advice and listings for writers searching for an agent to represent their work. Agents

Call for manuscripts

This is a partial listing of calls for submissions for publication in books, magazines, anthologies, and websites. Call for manuscripts

CAREER COUNSELING & SERVICES

Listing of organizations providing career counseling, training, and opportunities for writers, arts administrators, and artists with disabilities. Information and links to trade and professional magazines, author interviews, manuscript critique and submission services, consulting services, listings of Minnesota artists, evaluations of the legitimacy of various literary services. Information on self-publishing, screenwriting, paying markets, and more. Career

GRANTS & LOANS FOR MINNESOTA WRITERS

Minnesota is one of the Nation's most book-savvy states. This is a partial listing of unique fellowship, career initiative funding, and mentorship opportunities available only to Minnesota writers. Grants & Loans

COPYRIGHT & CONTRACT

Art law referral resources and information on copyright, contract, electronic publication, contest and vanity publication scams, and more. Copyright & Contract

WRITER & BOOK GROUPS

• Loft-sponsored writing and book Groups are free and offer members of the Twin Cities literary community a supportive and relaxed environment to share their work and discuss books. Loft Open Groups

• The Loft also posts free announcements from writers and book groups seeking members. The Loft does not endorse or vouch for any groups except those specifically designated as “Loft-Sponsored.” Non-Loft Groups