Matthew Sylvester
publishing
FREE Guide on how to get published in martial arts magazines
Welcome to the free guide on how to get published in martial arts magazines. For three years, I wrote for Combat Magazine, Traditional Karate, Fighters and Taekwondo & Korean Martial Arts. Two of those years I was actually employed as Features Editor and Technical Consultant, writing over three hundred articles, interviews, profiles and news pieces. … Continue reading
FEEDBACK Required – Help me improve
I’ve just had another rejection for Shattered Lands: Torquemaster Rising. Unlike a lot of people, I take rejection well. Each rejection reduces the mile-long list of agents and publishers to whom I have yet to submit, and at the same time rises awareness of me. Yes they’ve rejected me this time, but there’s nothing to … Continue reading
Free writing advice
So, before I actually write this post, I’ll answer the question that many people are sure to ask if they come across this. ‘Who are you to give writing advice?’. I’m me. I’m a former martial arts journalist and features editor and wrote over 300 pieces for publication. I have a self-published martial arts book … Continue reading
Well & Truly Sporked! – Another story accepted!
I’m pleased to announce that last night I received an email saying; I’m happy to tell you that your story was successful at this time. The overall standard of submissions was really high and I have had to make some tough decisions, so the anthology will be slightly larger than intended. This has been accepted … Continue reading
ALWAYS read the bloody BRIEF!
I went away for a lovely week-long break with my family at Haven Riviere in Hayle. Whilst there I thought I would use all of the quiet time to write for the Fringe Works Cadavers anthology. The brief was as such; Stories should be set in the real world, and must revolve around the adventures of … Continue reading
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