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Extra! Extra! (February)

Vol.2; Issue 1.5

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Adrian Shirk
Feb 15, 2025
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It’s mid-February at The Whole Utopianotes Catalog. Below you’ll find full hearts of funding, fellowships, grants, artist & writer residencies, jobs, open calls for submission, true love, no shortcuts, and other opportunities. Recent adds are marked with «(NEW)»

Extra! Extra! is a an exclusive monthly bonus list for paid subscribers. Read more about the benefits of a paid subscription HERE.

AND an announcement from the author of this catalog, Adrian Shirk:

I’m a literary agent at Driftless. We’re now offering The Publishing Primer: Demystifying Publishing in 90-Minutes, which recurs monthly Sun, Feb 16, Mar 23, and April 13th, 4:00 - 5:30 ET. Register HERE.

What We’ll Cover:

  • Publishing Ecosystems 101: The differences between indies & The Big 5. Gain clarity on how these pathways align with your goals and creative work.

  • Monthly Weather Report: The latest acquisition trends; open-submission periods + opportunities from indies & university presses with a trade division.

  • Agent or No?: Explore the benefits & limitations of representation vs. submitting directly to indies, including insights into how to approach each route

  • Ask Driftless: A live 45-minute Q&A session for advice specific to your needs

  • A packet of exclusive templates, tips, and links to publishing opportunities.

  • A comp'd paid subscription to The Whole Utopianotes Catalog, which comes with a complimentary 30-minute publishing coaching session with me

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