Nancy C Walker
@nancycwalker.bsky.social
Author, Crafter, Wife/Mum
Writing, Language, Literacy
MFA | she/her
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Writing, Language, Literacy
MFA | she/her
NancyCWalker.com | Twitch: nancycwalker
As a writer, I often hear theories like "what if we're all just characters in a book?" It's often said in jest. But if it was real, the book would be a mash up of 1984 and the Emperor's New Clothes.
February 13, 2026 at 2:31 PM
As a writer, I often hear theories like "what if we're all just characters in a book?" It's often said in jest. But if it was real, the book would be a mash up of 1984 and the Emperor's New Clothes.
149 Review is open for submissions. Please read all guidelines before sending in your work. #poetry #fiction #writingcommunity
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Submit | Submit Your Work — 149 Review
See our submission guidelines for poetry, creative nonfiction, and visual art. Review our requirements and submit your polished pieces to 149 Review.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:58 PM
149 Review is open for submissions. Please read all guidelines before sending in your work. #poetry #fiction #writingcommunity
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These publishers are open for submissions. Please read all the guidelines for sending in your work. #writers #writingcommunity #authors
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» 5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in February 2026
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February 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
These publishers are open for submissions. Please read all the guidelines for sending in your work. #writers #writingcommunity #authors
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Hatchette Book Group has posted several job openings. Scroll down to the "Now Hiring" section and select the location you prefer to see jobs in that area. #authors #writers
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Careers
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February 11, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Hatchette Book Group has posted several job openings. Scroll down to the "Now Hiring" section and select the location you prefer to see jobs in that area. #authors #writers
www.hachettebookgroup.com/about/careers/
www.hachettebookgroup.com/about/careers/
Shadowplay is open for submissions. Please read all guidelines before sending in your work. #writers #authors #writingcommunity
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Guidelines
Shadowplay is currently OPEN to submissions . Our reading window is from October 15th to March 15th . How to submit your work We will on...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Shadowplay is open for submissions. Please read all guidelines before sending in your work. #writers #authors #writingcommunity
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These publishers and contests are open for submission. Please read all guidelines and rules and only apply if your work is a good fit. #writers #authors
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» 40 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for February 2026
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February 3, 2026 at 12:57 PM
These publishers and contests are open for submission. Please read all guidelines and rules and only apply if your work is a good fit. #writers #authors
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If you still think Trump was a good choice, you can unfollow me now. This account isn't for pedophiles.
February 3, 2026 at 12:53 AM
If you still think Trump was a good choice, you can unfollow me now. This account isn't for pedophiles.
Congratulations to all the winners of the American Library Association Awards. #writers
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American Library Association announces 2026 Youth Media Award winners
The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Prin...
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February 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Congratulations to all the winners of the American Library Association Awards. #writers
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The Carrier Bag is open for submissions until February 13th. Please read all guidelines before submitting your work. #writers
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Submit
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January 30, 2026 at 12:32 PM
The Carrier Bag is open for submissions until February 13th. Please read all guidelines before submitting your work. #writers
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Last week I posted about using etymology and phonetics when naming characters. This week I'm showing you how by exploring the names of the characters in Twilight.
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How to Apply Etymology to Character Names - Nancy C Walker
This posts explores the etymology of the character names in Stephanie Meyer's Twilight.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Last week I posted about using etymology and phonetics when naming characters. This week I'm showing you how by exploring the names of the characters in Twilight.
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These magazines are open for submissions. Please review all guidelines before sending your work.
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» 35 Magazines Accepting Literary Fiction
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January 26, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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How do etymology and phonetics factor in character names? Check out my post and find out.
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How Etymology and Phonetics Make Great Character Names - Nancy C Walker
Great character names don't just happen. There is a science behind them. This article explains how etymology and phonetics plays a role in character names.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:07 PM
How do etymology and phonetics factor in character names? Check out my post and find out.
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Had a breakthrough on my plot. Now I just have to solve the plot holes the breakthrough caused. #authorproblems
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January 18, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Had a breakthrough on my plot. Now I just have to solve the plot holes the breakthrough caused. #authorproblems
When I was streaming yesterday, the topic of scams that target authors and writers came up. It reminded me it's been a while since I posted about the topic. Check the Writer's Beware blog for the list of shady publishers and contests.
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From the Philippines, Not With Love: A Plague of Publishing, Marketing, and Fake Literary Agency Scams - Writer Beware
I don’t think there’s much dispute that the many “imprints” under the Author Solutions umbrella are among the most negatively regarded of all the author services companies. From the predatory business...
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January 17, 2026 at 2:53 PM
When I was streaming yesterday, the topic of scams that target authors and writers came up. It reminded me it's been a while since I posted about the topic. Check the Writer's Beware blog for the list of shady publishers and contests.
writerbeware.blog/2019/08/16/f...
writerbeware.blog/2019/08/16/f...
Vine Leaves Press is closing open submissions on January 31. Please read all guidelines before submitting. #writers
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Submissions
Submit your book to us for consideration. It's free to submit, and you will receive a 40% net royalty on all eBook and print sales. A copy of the publishing contract for your perusal can be...
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January 15, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Vine Leaves Press is closing open submissions on January 31. Please read all guidelines before submitting. #writers
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Kensington Publishing Corp., an independent publisher, is open for submissions. They have specific guidelines based on the genre and category of the work written. Please carefully read all the requirements before submitting. #writers
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Submissions Guidelines - Pages
Submissions SUBMISSION GUIDELINES SUBMIT TO ONE EDITOR ONLY VIA EMAIL. From the list of editors and their areas of interest below, determine which editor
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January 13, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Kensington Publishing Corp., an independent publisher, is open for submissions. They have specific guidelines based on the genre and category of the work written. Please carefully read all the requirements before submitting. #writers
www.kensingtonbooks.com/pages/submis...
www.kensingtonbooks.com/pages/submis...
Strange Horizons has a 48-hour submission window on Jan. 19th. They have detailed criteria for the type of fiction they are looking for. Please read all guidelines carefully.
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Fiction Submission Guidelines
How to submit a story to Strange Horizons.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Strange Horizons has a 48-hour submission window on Jan. 19th. They have detailed criteria for the type of fiction they are looking for. Please read all guidelines carefully.
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Baubles from Bones is open for submissions. Please read all guidelines before sending your work. #writers
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» Baubles from Bones: Now Seeking Submissions
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January 10, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Baubles from Bones is open for submissions. Please read all guidelines before sending your work. #writers
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These magazines are accepting submissions in January. Please read all guidelines before sending in your work.
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» 5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in January 2026
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January 9, 2026 at 12:40 PM
These magazines are accepting submissions in January. Please read all guidelines before sending in your work.
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The works of Plato are now being banned at schools in the United States.
Tell me again how censorship is a European problem? 🤔
Tell me again how censorship is a European problem? 🤔
Plato Has Been Censored; What Next?
PEN America condemns and calls absurd Texas A&M censoring Plato readings and discussions related to race and gender
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January 8, 2026 at 9:34 AM
The works of Plato are now being banned at schools in the United States.
Tell me again how censorship is a European problem? 🤔
Tell me again how censorship is a European problem? 🤔
Drop-in Writing Session starts at 10 am EST every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. If you need a writing buddy, you're welcome to stop by. #writers
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Twitch is the world
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January 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Drop-in Writing Session starts at 10 am EST every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. If you need a writing buddy, you're welcome to stop by. #writers
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One of my favorite horror novels is Susan Hill's The Woman in Black. It's a supernatural suspense story that uses classic horror tropes to tell the story. Which tropes? Well, I made a list. #writers
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5 Classic Horror Tropes in The Woman in Black - Nancy C Walker
Susan Hill deftly uses horror tropes in her classic gothic horror novel, The Woman in Black. In this article, I review which tropes she uses and how Hill uses them to create a modern classic horror no...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:24 PM
One of my favorite horror novels is Susan Hill's The Woman in Black. It's a supernatural suspense story that uses classic horror tropes to tell the story. Which tropes? Well, I made a list. #writers
nancycwalker.com/5-classic-ho...
nancycwalker.com/5-classic-ho...
These publishers are open for submissions on specific themes. Please read the article and publisher's guidelines before submitting your work. #writers
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» 51 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for January 2026
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January 6, 2026 at 1:08 PM
These publishers are open for submissions on specific themes. Please read the article and publisher's guidelines before submitting your work. #writers
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The Chestnut Review's International Writing Retreat in North Wales, UK is open for registration. #writers
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chestnutreview.com/wales-retreat/
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January 5, 2026 at 3:12 PM
The Chestnut Review's International Writing Retreat in North Wales, UK is open for registration. #writers
chestnutreview.com/wales-retreat/
chestnutreview.com/wales-retreat/
These publishers are open for submissions in January. Please read all guidelines before sending in your work. #writers
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» Ten Manuscript Publishers Open to Direct Submissions in January 2026
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January 2, 2026 at 6:36 PM
These publishers are open for submissions in January. Please read all guidelines before sending in your work. #writers
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