Mslexia is the magazine 'for women who write'; published quarterly with each issue packed with articles, interviews and advice, as well as the usual New Writing section and the invaluable Directory of competitions and submission opportunities.
Mslexia has recently undergone a huge design overhaul with a new logo and a complete shift in the design, paper and binding of the magazine itself. The redesign has been controversial among readers, splitting them between those who much prefer it and those who would like a return to the previous design.
Issue 50 is guest edited by Elsbeth Lindner, who has worked in publishing for over 30 years and said of her appointment "how could I resist the invitation to guest-edit an issue of this magazine, devoted to the twin peaks of my existence, women and words?"
Guest editer Lindner provides the magazine with its first feature article 'Boutique Books' looking at the world of small publishing which is thriving in the shadow of the large publishers. It's an absolutely fascinating insight, and a perfect article for today's publishing climate. In contrast to this, Liz Thomson, co-founder of www.bookbrunch.co.uk, offers a fascinating and eye opening insight into 'The Price of Fame' and the huge amounts of cash publishers spend on premium shelf space for their books.
This issue's interview is with award winning author Leila Aboulela, a woman whose culture shock between her homeland of Sudan and her new home of Scotland inspired her to enrol on a creative writing class. It's a touching and honest interview about using life experiences to inspire novels, and it can't fail but to inspire readers to put pen to paper.
Along with the rebranding of Mslexia has come a wider range of submission opportunities including 'A Week of Tweets' and the new 'Rant and Rave' section. Such new sections have brought a less formal edge to the magazine, another move that has been controversial with readers, with some feeling it edges Mslexia into the realm of women's weeklies. Whether or not there are more changes as the new style gently settles into place, Mslexia remains strong as a magazine in the forefront of the literary world, bringing readers all the latest news and expertly selecting their articles to reflect current issues in literature and publishing. It is a safe haven for women writers who often feel that publishing remains a very patriarchal domain, offering inspiration, advice support and a feeling of belonging to something very special.
www.mslexia.co.uk
Along with the rebranding of Mslexia has come a wider range of submission opportunities including 'A Week of Tweets' and the new 'Rant and Rave' section. Such new sections have brought a less formal edge to the magazine, another move that has been controversial with readers, with some feeling it edges Mslexia into the realm of women's weeklies. Whether or not there are more changes as the new style gently settles into place, Mslexia remains strong as a magazine in the forefront of the literary world, bringing readers all the latest news and expertly selecting their articles to reflect current issues in literature and publishing. It is a safe haven for women writers who often feel that publishing remains a very patriarchal domain, offering inspiration, advice support and a feeling of belonging to something very special.
www.mslexia.co.uk
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