Idaho Writers Update (IWU) is interested in receiving:
- Names (or pen names) of independently, traditionally, or hybrid published living Idaho authors. Include your website address (URL) or, if not available, your Facebook or Amazon Author page for the Idaho Authors page. [see NOTE, below]
- Authors for more Idaho Author Interviews. Are you a published author living in Idaho? Download these instructions and questions (RTF) so we can learn more about you and your work. [see NOTE, below]
- Book launches. Idaho authors who’ve published recently or have releases pending shortly. Provide a link to all vendor pages (where readers can purchase your book). If available, send a link to your book’s website page. Bonus: sales copy (book blurb) and short author bio. [see NOTE, below]
- Independent Bookstores. Are you listed on our Independent Bookstores page? In appreciation for your existence, we’d like to give you the opportunity to tell our readers more about yourself. Download this instruction/questions document (RTF).
- Writers Groups. Are you listed on our Regional Writers’ Organizations page? Let us profile your group: Download these instructions and questions for groups (RTF).
- Calls for submissions. Idaho and regional publishers, please provide information including a link to your website’s page announcing the open call.
- Other events and activities of interest to Idaho writers and those who work with or are interested in them.
NOTE: Do not submit published work that is either “ghostwritten” or which relied on generative “AI” in its composition. If you have questions, ask.
(Note: “RTF” indicates it’s a “rich text format” file that can be simply read by any text-reading software.)
Articles
Send your submissions to the email address above. Read the guidance below:
- The article should be useful, instructive, and/or supportive to our demographic.
Who’s our demographic? primarily Idaho authors (published and pre-published); secondarily Idaho publishers, librarians, booksellers, teachers, and of course – readers! - Subject line: “IWU article submission”
- Attach a DOC or DOCX file of your 300- to 1500-word article. Use the Shunn Manuscript Format (even though you’re submitting a nonfiction article and not a fictional story).
- Include a brief (100- to 250-word) bio in the body of your email. If you publish using a pen name, you can request we use that name for the article (but please let us know your legal name). You may also add a list of your available books and a photo.
- We’re not able to pay. This is more in the manner of a guest blog post. You’re just giving us license to one-time usage of your article. And of course articles that, among other things, are defamatory, promote illegal activities, or are designed to provoke person-hate will not be accepted for publication.
Submission doesn’t guarantee that your item will be published. Also note that your website editor is a volunteer and will follow up as quickly as possible. Clearly indicate near the top of your email if you’re hoping for publication by or around a certain date.
