Tag: Submissions
On the Board: First Rejection of 2016
And we’re off! The first rejection of 2016 has come in, setting, I think, the proper tone for the coming Rejectomancy year. Here it is. Hi Aeryn, I had a chance to read the story. The conceit is interesting, however it’s not really suited… Continue Reading “On the Board: First Rejection of 2016”
Ranks of the Rejected: Michael Bracken
When someone asks me what I do for a living these days, I tell them I’m a writer. I even believe it sometimes. I mean, it is my sole source of income, and I do it everyday, so, with some trepidation, I put forth… Continue Reading “Ranks of the Rejected: Michael Bracken”
2015: A Rearview Review
Well, it’s a new year, a blank slate of dreams and possibilities, so instead of focusing on the future and what it might bring, let’s wallow in the past. Yep, it’s one of those year-end review/summary type things we bloggers just love to do.… Continue Reading “2015: A Rearview Review”
December 2015 Rejection Roundup
Let’s bring 2015 to a close Rejectomancy style with a summary of all the rejection letters I received in December. I know December isn’t quite over, but with the holidays, I’ve likely gotten all the responses I’m gonna get. Like last month, December wasn’t… Continue Reading “December 2015 Rejection Roundup”
Real-Time Rejection: The 7th Rejection of “Story X”
Well, damn, I thought sevens were supposed to be lucky. Yep, “Story X” has received its seventh rejection, and it looks a little something like this. Thank you for sending us “Story X”. Unfortunately, this piece is not for us. We wish you the… Continue Reading “Real-Time Rejection: The 7th Rejection of “Story X””
Five Flavors of Form Rejection
Form rejection letters come in many different shapes and sizes, and it can be easy to read a lot into these boilerplate missives, largely because there is such a wide variety. In my experience, though, whether a form rejection is short and to-the-point or wordy and… Continue Reading “Five Flavors of Form Rejection”
Baby’s First Rejection
A couple of days ago, I commented on a writer’s blog who had just received her first rejection. That first one is tough, and I wanted to offer a little sympathy and solidarity to this person. Of course, it got me thinking about my… Continue Reading “Baby’s First Rejection”
November 2015 Rejection Roundup
November 2015 is in the rearview mirror, so it’s time to round up all the “we’re going to pass’s” and “not for us’s” for your viewing pleasure. This time, however, I’m gonna throw in some positive reinforcement and show you the other letters I received… Continue Reading “November 2015 Rejection Roundup”
Ranks of the Rejected – Josh Goller (The Molotov Cocktail)
Today, we’re shaking things up a bit on Ranks of the Rejected. I recently spoke with Josh Goller, the editor-in-chief for the excellent flash fiction lit-zine The Molotov Cocktail. I asked Josh for the interview because he produces one of my favorite publications, and I really dig his approach… Continue Reading “Ranks of the Rejected – Josh Goller (The Molotov Cocktail)”
Submission Protocol: Simultaneous Submissions
Let’s talk about one of my favorite writerly topics: simultaneous submissions. A simultaneous submission (sim-sub, for short) is when you send one story to multiple markets to increase the chance you’ll put the story in front of an editor who will publish it. As with all the subjects… Continue Reading “Submission Protocol: Simultaneous Submissions”
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