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Wednesday 29 September 2021

A new womag market!

I've ben asked to post the following, and as I was sure some of my blog readers would be interested, I was happy to agree.

A new women’s weekly, SevenDays, is launching next month. The magazine is aimed at mid-market readers aged 45+ and includes puzzle content, fiction, craft projects and heath & wellbeing features. We are currently looking for fiction contributors. Short stories of 500 – 1200 words, not previously published, first rights only, author retains all other rights. We are offering £75 per story and welcome uplifting, quirky, humorous, nature-inspired and thought-provoking reads. Family, friendship and nature are significant themes. Romance, historical, comedy, mystery and thrillers are all invited genres. Serials will be accepted at the same rate. To submit work for consideration, please email s.kielty@keesing.co.uk. 

Was I right? Are you interested in new markets?

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40 comments:

  1. ados12329 September 2021 at 11:23

    Brilliant - many thanks for sharing Patsy. I'll definitely give them a go...
    Alyson

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  2. Charlie29 September 2021 at 11:47

    Fantastic - defo will give them a try! Thanku Patsy.

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  3. Niddy29 September 2021 at 11:48

    Fantastic news will certainly give them a go.

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  4. Jenny Worstall29 September 2021 at 12:06

    Thanks Patsy! Looks like a great opportunity!

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  5. Carolb29 September 2021 at 12:23

    Thanks Patsy. This is good news for short story writers.

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  6. Anonymous29 September 2021 at 12:56

    Thanks for sharing, Patsy. Good to have another market to sub to. Will definitely give them a go.

    Michael D

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  7. ChrisC29 September 2021 at 13:11

    Thanks Patsy! That's great news. Some good news for us writers!!

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  8. Carrie29 September 2021 at 13:25

    Thanks for sharing, Patsy. Great news!

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  9. Marian29 September 2021 at 13:44

    How exciting! I definitely want to submit to them. Thanks so much for posting this, Patsy.

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  10. Elizabeth McGinty29 September 2021 at 14:07

    Thanks for posting this exciting news Patsy!

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  11. Fay Knowles29 September 2021 at 14:40

    Thanks, Patsy! This is great!

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  12. Bubble29 September 2021 at 14:52

    OMG. This is fabulous.
    They'll be inundated!

    S

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  13. Sheelagh29 September 2021 at 14:59

    That is brilliant news Patsy, thanks for sharing

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  14. Maggie Cobbett29 September 2021 at 15:04

    I've just tried to submit a story and had a message to say that the email address given is not recognised. Any ideas, anyone? I copied and pasted s.kielty@keesing.co.uk from the blog.

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  15. Meg S.29 September 2021 at 15:24

    Thank you Patsy, that's such good news.

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  16. Ginny Swart29 September 2021 at 16:04

    The address on the blog ends with a full stop.If you remove that Im sure it will work..here's hoping!
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  17. Sharon boothroyd29 September 2021 at 16:06

    Great news! Many thanks for passing this on.
    I expect the ed will be flooded with work!

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  18. Maggie Cobbett29 September 2021 at 16:14

    Thank you, Ginny. I took your advice and it worked like a charm. Feeling rather foolish now!

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  19. Marguerite29 September 2021 at 16:19

    Brilliant news - thank you, Patsy - yes, likely inundated!

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  20. Wendy29 September 2021 at 16:36

    Oooh, lovely. Thanks for sharing this, Patsy.

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  21. Anonymous29 September 2021 at 16:52

    Fantastic news. Thank you for sharing Patsy Sharon H.

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  22. New girl on the block29 September 2021 at 16:59

    Agree with all the comments above. This is such good news for us all. Thank you for passing the information on.

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  23. goinghome29 September 2021 at 17:55

    The arrival of new women'a magazine Seven Days and its call for submissions, is welcome news. Thanks, Patsy!

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  24. Jackie Sayle29 September 2021 at 18:16

    Wonderful news! Thanks for passing it on, Patsy.

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  25. Eirin Thompson29 September 2021 at 19:00

    Great to hear of a new magazine launch - I hope it thrives. Thanks for sharing the good news, Patsy.

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  26. Kate Blackadder29 September 2021 at 20:01

    You bring tidings of great joy, Patsy! Thank you! All the best to everyone with their submissions.

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  27. Linda D29 September 2021 at 22:53

    Good news indeed! Thanks, Patsy, will definitely be looking into this.

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  28. Lindsay30 September 2021 at 02:17

    How nice to hear positive news in this market. Hope there are plenty of acceptances for this group.

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  29. Liz30 September 2021 at 09:15

    Well, this is good news, isn't it? I really hope this new mag thrives. Good luck to everyone submitting.

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  30. Julia1 October 2021 at 19:10

    Oooohhh!

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  31. Juilia1 October 2021 at 19:15

    Then just had a reality check and thought I'd try and find out the publisher... can't find any answers online. Does anyone know?

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  32. Anonymous1 October 2021 at 23:00

    I'm guessing they're a company branching out into wider markets than puzzle books see this link - https://www.keesing.com.
    Let's hope they do well. All good wishes Kate Hogan

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  33. Patsy4 October 2021 at 13:53

    Thanks for all the comments! I was so pleased to be able to bring you some good news for a change.

    Good luck to all those who submit to this market – and do consider buying an issue or two, to help keep this new market going.

    @ Kate – Yes, that's them.

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  34. Cathy Cade7 October 2021 at 14:16

    Thanks, Patsy, for the heads-up.
    I've just had a 500(ish)-word piece accepted.
    Quick turnaround - I'm over the proverbial moon :)

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  35. Sheelagh8 October 2021 at 12:41

    Well done Cathy, love hearing good news

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  36. Unknown12 October 2021 at 18:12

    A new womag - wow, did not expect that news. Thanks.

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  37. Stefania14 October 2021 at 08:16

    Thank you, Patsy, for sharing this, and congratulations to those of you who had acceptances!
    How did you address your email? Ms Kielty? Mr Kielty?
    Thank you

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  38. Patsy14 October 2021 at 12:15

    @ Cathy – oh, well done!

    @ Stefania – I used her name, which is Siobhan.

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  39. Stefania14 October 2021 at 12:17

    Thank you, Patsy!

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  40. Unknown19 January 2022 at 19:00

    Is sevendays still in print, ive not been able to get a copy since the christmas double issue

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