Authors Guild posts October 2026 submission calls
A fresh round of markets is open for writers looking to place new work this month
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Here's the thing about a submissions roundup: it's not glamorous, but it's a green light. The Authors Guild has done the legwork of gathering where editors and publishers are actually looking for pages right now. My advice is simple — don't let this sit in a tab. Read the list this week while the windows are open, not after they've closed.
Why it matters to you: These calls are time-limited doors into paying markets, and the only cost of checking them is a few minutes.
Original source — authorsguild.orghttps://authorsguild.org/contests/calls-for-submissions-october-2026/
This story ran in the Coral Wire edition of Thu, Sep 24 2026, when the Coral Index stood at 37/100 (Headwinds).
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- Calls for Submissions October 2026authorsguild.org
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