Middle West Press LLC launches The Aiming Circle

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Middle West Press LLC is proud to announce the launch of The Aiming Circle, a project intended to create a community of practice for writers of military- and war-themed fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and more.

The Aiming Circle takes its name from a device used by field artillery soldiers to ensure accurate and effective fires.

Generated by the award-winning writer behind the Red Bull Rising blog, "Reporting for Duty," and "Welcome to FOB Haiku: War Poetry from Inside the Wire," the Aiming Circle will primarily be funded and resourced through a Patreon page.

By selecting various levels of support, subscribing patrons will receive exclusive access to market reports, how-to-get-published essays, and other essential information for military writers.

For more information, visit The Aiming Circle companion webpage at: www.aimingcircle.com

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