WRITERSoftheFUTURE.com

Orbivillein, Amos, & YM. Thanks for the discussion. I do agree the blogger had a political angle as subtext (and more) that colored the post. I did find it interesting that they shared my observation that a number of stories just seem to end, instead of concluding. When I write a story, I try to...

I’ve mentioned this precise phenomenon to a few writing friends recently based on stories I read in the pro magazines. Curious to hear your thoughts.

https://drmauser.wordpress.com/2018/06/28/fizzle/

Congratulations Rebecca! What an achievement!

And what a story! "This isn't Better" is beautiful.

I have a rough first draft that I'm having trouble with if anyone is up for a swap.

I really enjoyed Scene and Sequel by Jack Bickham and On Writing by Steven King. I also listen to a number of writing podcasts that help me think about my writing in different ways.

My stories come from collisions of ideas. I usually picture a character, with some background ideas, and they sit in an empty room until another idea joins the space, a setting or a conflict that interests me. I bring them together to write my stories. The Writing Excuses podcast discussed a similar...

That’s excellent! Good luck!

Thanks to all. Kent, I appreciate the article. I suspect the opening is where I failed most. Maybe I need to cut that opening scene entirely, and just imply the information provided there to get to the meat of the story quicker.

You saw an early draft of this, but I’ll send the submitted version. Appreciated.

Hi folks. I am hoping to get some fresh eyes on my Q2 rejection. I didn’t take the rejection well and every time I open the document I want to delete every other word. Before I send it out on sub I’d really like some feedback about why maybe it didn’t work. I really believe in this story and want it...

I’m doing a straight sci-fi for my 4th so I’m out. Good luck!

Rejection. I'm very disheartened by this news. Best of luck to those still standing, I hope you all get great news!

For me personally I always start fresh (so far, I don't have Preston's impressive history of submissions though) because I always have "the next one" swimming around in my mind while I'm working on the current one. I know several people have resubmitted HMs and Rs, with varying results.

I had a door opening in at the beginning and opening out at the end. It’s the little things that make you go “Doh!”

Probably 2-3 weeks yet folks

Submitted June 15th.

I can do 2500 words. I’ll pm you.

I can’t do 17,000 words right now but I’m happy to do a first 450 crit for you.

Thanks so much everyone! I’ll sit tight as there was no mention of a reply in the email. Great info here, much appreciated.

Naptime is precious to me! I couldn’t write if I didn’t get that brief break. Newborns sleep a lot- take advantage of that! Good luck!

A story of mine is being held for consideration by a magazine (Yay!) Probably a silly question but do I reply to the email or just sit and wait for further instruction? Thanks.

I’m in to Q3! I mean, I’m REALLY into it! My Q4 is mentally plotted, I’ll start writing it in early July. I’m still open to last minute swaps if anyone needs eyes. Best of luck taming your muse!

I’m in! I struggled to make this story come together but what I sent in I’m very satisfied with. On to the next tale! Best of luck to all of you!

Begin the double-twitching.

Spec-tacular! It’s really delightful.

It can be either. Recommend getting ahold of the recent years anthologies- they give the best sense of what the judges look for.

For the interested, Dave peeped. His note today said he was on his first pass. I believe that’s code for Calm Down Writers. But who knows...

Always down for a swap

I'm in. Hit submit tonight. I am reliably informed that this story is awesome. I expect an R. wotf004 Funny how that goes. My Q2 has the most hopes riding on it of any story I've written thus far, but it all depends on the subjective take of the judge. wotf017 Best cure is to write something even b...

Is this a critique exchange request? I'm happy to read for you if you'd like.

Congratulations! I'll stop whining about my nowhere-near-200 rejections