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[bossymarmalade]

Stories are now live. Lots of reading to do. Plus glockgal comes back from Thailand today! Whoo-hoo!

My fic is also archived at my site and is called keep pounding rhythm, if you're interested. ^_^

Comments

[trishalynn.livejournal.com]

You know, if you took the familiar names out and put other names in, this would be a damn fine short story to submit to magazines.

[bossymarmalade.livejournal.com]

*interested* Do you think so? I've never submitted anything professionally and have no idea what the process is. But damn--that's a hell of a compliment, Trisha. I'm gonna have to think on that one. *snug*

[trishalynn.livejournal.com]

1) Write it up as a manuscript. Nice simple font, 10 or 12 pt., double spaced, one-sided, with your name and address contact info at the top right corner of each page.

2) Write a cover letter that introduces yourself and your credentials. Once you start getting more things published, you can list what publications you've been published in and what the payment amount was.

3) Find a Writer's Guide in the library and copy down the names and addresses of magazines you think your story would fit well in. Call/email to verify that the information is correct before you send.

4) In a 9" x 12" envelope, email your manuscript (MS) and the cover letter, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

5) Wait, and keep track of which stories you send to where. Collect rejection letters, but don't be discouraged. Keep writing more stories.

6) Lather, rinse, repeat.

[trishalynn.livejournal.com]

4) Whoops, that should be "snail mail" instead of "email".

[bossymarmalade.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'll keep this info handy. ^_^

[totallysoftcore.livejournal.com]

I completely agree, submit it anywhere. That is an amazing story. Absolutely amazing

[bossymarmalade.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for saying that, and for posting a comment!

[sjrules.livejournal.com]

Hi!!!

Can I just say that I truly loved the story as I do all your writing but this one left me feeling so stupid. I just couldn't grasp the ending. I'll be rereading it again and again to see what I missed. You are great with settings and just the whole piece was so well written and great. I agree it should be published somewhere. Great Job! SJ

[bossymarmalade.livejournal.com]

Don't feel stupid, honey--if you didn't "get" the ending, it means I haven't written it properly. Thanks for letting me know!

[northern]

You know, you scare me in so many good ways. Love that.

*hugs*

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[bossymarmalade.livejournal.com]

*g* You're such a darling. Thank you! *snuggle*