So far, i have submitted to the following places:
Last Cast - I submitted this short short story (less then 1000 words) to a contest writers digest was running. This was really a general literature piece. Wouldn't fit any genre
The Remedy - I submitted to the magazine Cemetery Dance. Definitely a horror piece. First one i ever wrote, who know! This was a regular short story around 3500 words i think
Self Fulfilling Prophecy - I submitted to a writing contest i got from the o'henry award website, i don't have the exact link for it, but if i can find it i will update this. This was also a short short story.
Weight Issues - I just sent this off this week, it was a sci - fi short story. Its fun writing in that genre, can do whatever you want. I sent this to sci fi and fantasy magazine
Well, that's where i am so far. Really writing in a lot of different tones and genres, trying to get a feel for it and see what i like, dislike. I don't expect a response from anything for a while, so in the meantime, i will keep on writing and submitting.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Can I be a writer?
I have never considered myself being a writer, in fact, i never considered myself having anything other then an average ability to do anything. One of those people who are good at everything, but not great. Recently, I thought I might enjoy being a writer. Heck, I have read some really bad books, how hard could it be?
Basically, my goal is to get published within one year. Impossible you say? Well, what i didn't mention is that its anything published. Meaning, short story, short short story, poem, novella, you get my point. Eventually, the goal would be a novel, but, baby steps, right?
This month has been the first month I have ever written a story in my life, so i created an aggressive goal for myself. I will submit one story every week, for the rest of 2007. After that, i will change to twice a month. If i can keep up that out put, something has to take, right? I mean can i possibly write that much garbage? Well, probably, but i hope not.
I have some ideas in my mind for a possible novel, but just on the starts of it. Writing an outline, creating characters, its a long way off i think, but who knows. i tend to jump write into these things.
Well, here's to the challenge! I have submitted four stories so far, two to contests and two to magazines. I don't have them on me, but my next post will provide where they are sent in case you care! Most require a turn around time of at least 2 months, so wont hear anything anytime soon, but figured might as well get the ball rolling.
Basically, my goal is to get published within one year. Impossible you say? Well, what i didn't mention is that its anything published. Meaning, short story, short short story, poem, novella, you get my point. Eventually, the goal would be a novel, but, baby steps, right?
This month has been the first month I have ever written a story in my life, so i created an aggressive goal for myself. I will submit one story every week, for the rest of 2007. After that, i will change to twice a month. If i can keep up that out put, something has to take, right? I mean can i possibly write that much garbage? Well, probably, but i hope not.
I have some ideas in my mind for a possible novel, but just on the starts of it. Writing an outline, creating characters, its a long way off i think, but who knows. i tend to jump write into these things.
Well, here's to the challenge! I have submitted four stories so far, two to contests and two to magazines. I don't have them on me, but my next post will provide where they are sent in case you care! Most require a turn around time of at least 2 months, so wont hear anything anytime soon, but figured might as well get the ball rolling.
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