Thirty West Newsletter - February 2024
Wavelengths contest, A Writers Party, and the segue between new books
Hello,
We've made it through the first month of 2024. February is a big month for TW. No prelude is needed. Let’s begin.
Wavelengths
The 8th Wavelengths Chapbook Contest will be judged by Shome Dasgupta. Open until 3/17. Complete details and updated submission guidelines are below. Click or tap the button or scan the QR to submit.
Our publishing calendar is between two debut story collections: the recently sold-out TENDER HOOF: STORIES and the highly-anticipated, BELOW THE FALLS. Westies Book Club Members have already received the former, and we have some fun stuff in store soon. Fun things like:
Giveaway
Sunday, 2/4, Ross will choose his favorite pictures. Two remaining galleys of BELOW THE FALLS will go to 1 from Instagram and X/Twitter. DM or email us your nature photos by Saturday night. Preorders are open for February.
It’s time for our annual AWP sale. We’re not in Kansas City, but our books are continental.
Copy/paste the code at checkout for 20% off your entire order. That’s it. Starting right now. Handmade chapbooks & books. Books we love. Books for you.
NOAWP
Afterimages
Afterimages is almost a year old. This post marks our 40th, so we want to double it by year’s end. Check out our updated guidelines below. We’re still looking for pieces under 3,000 words, but you can always pitch a serialized novella or memoir.
We’re all in this together. Please don’t let FOMO settle in. You’re still a writer, an artist, and a member of your community. Find time for yourself. Cheers to another month.
Sincerely,
-Josh D.
The Extra Bits
#antiwrimo has entered the editorial phase! Three novels are in the works and coming your way this summer. Author spotlights, reveals, and more soon.
The Westies Book Club has begun! You can still join us in 2024. The yearly catalog is only $100 in one sum or $12 per month in 12 installments. Get your card, swag, and new books soon.