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Weeks of Writing: 1/1/21 to 1/10/21
Here’s my writing report card for the first week and change of the new year. Let’s take a look. Words to Write By I really like this quote from novelist and playwright William Somerset Maugham, “There are three rules for writing the novel. Unfortunately,… Continue Reading “Weeks of Writing: 1/1/21 to 1/10/21”
2020 Writing Review Part 4: The Novels
I thought I was done with my writing review posts, but I spoke too soon. I, uh, remembered that the bulk of my writing time in 2020 had not been spent on short stories and their submissions, but on a pair of novels. So,… Continue Reading “2020 Writing Review Part 4: The Novels”
2020 Writing Review Part 2: Rejections
This is part two of my year-end writing review. You can find part one here. Today, I’m going to be looking at all the rejections I received last year and try to live up to the name of this blog. đŸ™‚ Let’s get to… Continue Reading “2020 Writing Review Part 2: Rejections”
A Week of Writing: 12/14/20 to 12/20/20
One more week of writerly endeavors. Here’s how I did. Words to Write By Here’s a great quote from novelist Nora Roberts “[As a writer] you have to have the three D’s: drive, discipline and desire. If you’re missing any one of those three,… Continue Reading “A Week of Writing: 12/14/20 to 12/20/20”
Close Calls: The Shortlist Rejection
I’ve discussed the shortlist rejection a few times on the blog, but it’s worth revisiting, mostly because I’ve gotten a bunch this year. đŸ™‚ First, a definition. A shortlist rejection is when the publisher sends you notification they’re holding your story for further consideration,… Continue Reading “Close Calls: The Shortlist Rejection”
Submission Protocol: Ask the Editor
As I’ve stated many, many times on this blog, you should always read submission guidelines carefully and completely. Nine times out of ten, all the information you need to successfully submit a story will be there in black and white. But every once in… Continue Reading “Submission Protocol: Ask the Editor”
Submission Statement: November 2020
November is in the books, and here’s how I did with submissions, acceptances, rejection, and all that jazz. November 2020 Report Card Submissions Sent: 5 Rejections: 6 Acceptances: 2 Publications: 1 Further Consideration: 0 Well, I certainly did not get as many submissions out… Continue Reading “Submission Statement: November 2020”
Hook Shot: Still More Fun With First Lines
One of my absolute favorite blog topics is analyzing the first lines of my short stories and trying to divine whether a good one helps you get published. This all stems from a fantastic essay written by Stephen King called “Great Hookers I Have… Continue Reading “Hook Shot: Still More Fun With First Lines”
Good as New: Evaluating Fledgling Publishers
I covered this topic back in 2016, and I think it’s due for an update. In the last four years, I’ve seen a lot of genre markets come and go (one that showed up and disappeared almost overnight), and there are some things I… Continue Reading “Good as New: Evaluating Fledgling Publishers”
Rejection Letter Rundown: The Unspoken Rejection
It’s been a while since I posted a new Rejection Letter Rundown, mostly because I’ve covered just about every kind of rejection you can get. That said, there’s always something new in submission land. đŸ™‚ So this time we’re discussing a rejection letter sans,… Continue Reading “Rejection Letter Rundown: The Unspoken Rejection”
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Aeryn Rudel's Rejectomancy 