So, you've written a story. What now? Well, must be time to submit it for publication, right? Before you do, stop and think about whether this story is really ready to be accepted. What makes me an expert on this topic? Over the past 15 years, I've submitted my work over 1,500 times. This has … Continue reading 60 Reasons Your Writing Will Be Rejected
As a writer, I've written hundreds of stories and sent out thousands of submissions. I've been fortunate enough to have over two hundred stories published, but part of this fortune is the result of hard work and a thorough understanding of the submission process. When I was a new writer, I didn't have a clue … Continue reading How to Submit Your Writing to Literary Magazines
A few months ago, Bartleby Snopes Press announced its call for Flash Novels. This was an idea that had been brewing in my mind for a couple years, but I wasn't quite sure how to do it. When the idea for Flash Novels just wouldn't go away, I decided it was time to go for … Continue reading Welcome to the Monster Opera: Chatting with Nancy Stohlman About Relationships, Writing, and Flashing
For many writers, the editing process produces mixed feelings. Okay, perhaps that was an understatement. Editing is often a tedious chore that takes us away from accomplishing other things (like writing more stories). On the other hand, this necessary chore can often be an enjoyable experience. It allows us to relive the story, to experience … Continue reading 7 Editing Tips to Make Your Stories Better
A few days ago, thanks to a post on the Write 1 Sub 1 page, I learned of a great new resource for writers called The Grinder. The (Submission) Grinder, as it is more properly called, carries the slogan "Milling your submissions into something useful," and it follows in the footsteps of the acclaimed Duotrope's … Continue reading Grinding It Out: Nathaniel Tower Interviews the Masterminds Behind The (Submission) Grinder
Today I have the pleasure of uncovering some details about one of my favorite writers. CS DeWildt has been on my reading list ever since he first submitted "The Bull" to Bartleby Snopes a little over three years ago. After reading his novella Candy and Cigarettes (Vagabond Press, 2011), I was hooked and had to … Continue reading Unmasking a Liar: Nathaniel Tower Interviews CS DeWildt
One of the most difficult tasks as a writer, perhaps even more difficult than writing, editing, submitting, or getting accepted, is the art of promotion. In today's publishing world, whether you self-publish or are lucky enough to catch a break with a bigger publishing house, most of the promotion is on you, the writer. So … Continue reading Self-Publishing Success: Alex M. Pruteanu Discusses Writing Promotion
Writers love getting published. It may be the one thing we like more than writing. Nothing makes us happier than opening the inbox and reading the acceptance emails that let us know someone likes our work. Well, we're probably happier when we actually see the story online, and even happier if/when we hold a copy … Continue reading Choose Your Publications Wisely
The other day I was tagged again to do The Next Big Thing Blog Hop. If you aren't familiar, The Next Big Thing is an opportunity for a writer/artist to share what's coming next. Each interviewee tackles the same questions and then tags a few others to participate. It's a wonderful way to find out … Continue reading The Next Big Thing Blog Hop Database
The other day, I blogged about how great the writing community is. Now, in support of fellow writer Timothy Gager, I must share some not-so-nice writing community news. Here's Timothy's blog post about the horrible situation. It saddens me to think that anyone in our community of writers could stoop to the level of insulting … Continue reading And Now for Some Publishing Gone Wrong…
