Publication is one of the most exciting things that can happen to a writer. But what happens when those publications go out of print or disappear from online archives? It's a lousy feeling when you find out a publication of yours is no longer available. It feels like a lot of hard work down the … Continue reading Bringing Back Your Un-published Work
Getting your fiction or poetry published is hard work. But if you've done your homework, the process gets a lot easier. Here's a complete list of terms you need to know if you plan to submit your work for publication. Acceptance - When a publication decides to publish your work. An acceptance is often accompanied … Continue reading Submissions A to Z: A complete glossary of terms you need to know when sending out your writing
Knowing how to format your short story is the first step to getting published. No matter how great your story is, it doesn't stand a chance if you don't format it in a way that's easy to read and clearly tells a publisher you know what you're doing. Download your free short story template Want … Continue reading Proper Short Story Format with Free Short Story Template
We all know that getting rejected is part of being a writer. But that doesn’t mean we're immune to getting upset by a rejection. Having a story or poem rejected can elicit a wide range of emotions including disappointment, frustration, self-doubt, self-pity, anger, and more. Of course, we can also learn from rejections, and they … Continue reading 5 Types of Rejection that Drive Every Writer Nuts
An acceptance is pretty much the best thing a writer can get, right? After all, that’s why we take the time to send out our work. There’s nothing more exciting than opening an email from an editor or publisher and reading the words, “we loved your submission and would like to publish it.” It’s the … Continue reading How to Get Your Story or Poem Unpublished
Do you like having your short stories rejected? Although you might be a generally positive person who likes to learn from your rejections, chances are that you don’t want to get rejections. Unless, of course, you’re an absolute sadist (don’t all writers have to be at least a little bit?). In reality, no one spends … Continue reading 5 Stories You Should Never Submit If You Want to Get Published
So you’ve decided to enter a writing contest. Good luck! You’re going to need it. The competition will be stiff. The odds are against you regardless of your previous writing credentials. I've read over 5,000 writing contest entries. One thing that's always surprised me is how little effort some people put in considering they were … Continue reading How to win a writing contest
You’ve probably noticed that most publications these days have a pretty tight word count. It can be quite challenging to find a place to send your 7,800-word story. Hell, it’s hard to even find a place that wants to publish something over 3,000 words. Stories with no homes This leaves me with a lot of … Continue reading How to write a shorter, better, more publishable story
Finding the right place to send your work can be a challenge, especially if you want to avoid getting a big stack of rejections. But finding a place that will accept your work is only half the battle. Acceptance might seem like the ultimate goal, but you also want to make sure the acceptance is … Continue reading 5 Signs You Shouldn’t Submit Your Work to a Publication
Rejection sucks. But no one ever said writing would be all fun and games. If you’re a writer, you’ve probably had your fair share of rejections. While we’re usually able to bounce back quickly and submit again, sometimes it’s important to reflect on why we’re getting rejected. If you’re used to getting a big fat … Continue reading Top Ten Reasons You Keep Getting Rejected
