Writers' FAQ

Q: Does CLMP sell a directory of literary magazines?
A: Every year, CLMP compiles a directory of literary magazines, including but not limited to our membership, called the Literary Press and Magazine Directory. The directory is useful for writers who want to submit their work to literary magazines, librarians and bookstore buyers looking to add magazines to their collections, and publishers who wish to advertise their books and magazines to an audience of avid readers. Read on for ordering information.

Q: Can CLMP assist writers?
A: CLMP is a service organization exclusively dedicated to serving and supporting literary publishers. We do not have the resources to directly assist writers, though we have taken advantage of on-line technologies to compile a list of links and resources of use to writers.

Two valuable organizations for writers are Poets and Writers and The Authors Guild.

Q: I'm looking for a specific magazine or press. Can you help me find it?
A: You can search for CLMP member publishers in our Member Directory . We also have links to many more literary publishers. Still haven't found the publisher you were looking for? Print resources that may help are the Literary Press and Magazine Directory, which contains comprehensive listings of almost 600 literary magazines. Also, Dustbooks publishes The International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses.

Q: How many poetry publishers are there?
A: If you are looking for publishers of a particular type or genre of literary work, please search our on-line Member Directory. Dustbooks' Directory of Poetry Publishers and International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses are also good resources.