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- Fri Dec 07, 2018 5:21 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: VOL 35, ANTHOLOGY, WORKSHOP & GALA EVENT
- Replies: 80
- Views: 6063
Re: VOL 35, ANTHOLOGY, WORKSHOP & GALA EVENT
gorgeous! poster looks great too
- Wed Nov 28, 2018 8:06 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q4 Volume 35
- Replies: 311
- Views: 25867
Re: Discussion: Q4 Volume 35
Just got the call from contest coordinator Joni Labaqui. It's now okay for me to wave this sign: wotf059 SECOND PLACE! I'm going to Hollywood! I get to meet Preston! Where's that Topanga Canyon banner? Fortune favor the brave...in hopefully less time than it took me! All the beast, ~Moon~ yeaaaaaah...
- Sun Nov 11, 2018 12:10 pm
- Forum: Publishing: The Business Of
- Topic: Almost Success - The "Mixed Feelings" Thread
- Replies: 799
- Views: 228278
Re: Almost Success - The "Mixed Feelings" Thread
So I got a personal rejection letter today, from C.C. Finlay of F&SF, and he was kind enough to explain what hadn't worked for him about my story. He also said that my writing was very good, and to keep submitting to F&SF. You can imagine how pleased I was to hear that, and I'm excited beca...
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 4:50 pm
- Forum: Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Topic: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books You Enjoy?
- Replies: 192
- Views: 74351
Re: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books You Enjoy?
Mike Resnick wrote:Northwest of Earth, by C. L. Moore
Dimension of Miracles, by Robert Sheckley
Galaxies, by Barry N. Malzberg
City, by Clifford D, Simak
The Demolished Man, by Alfred Bester
Star Maker, by Olaf Stapledon
thanks for this! added to the queue
- Wed Oct 10, 2018 4:20 pm
- Forum: Publishing: The Business Of
- Topic: Markets for Awkward Word Counts
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1556
Re: Markets for Awkward Word Counts
I don't think self-identifying will hurt you in any way at either of those markets, doubly so when it has relevancy to the story like yours does. they might not have the same inclusive language that Fireside, BCS and crew have, but they're still putting out some pretty progressive stuff. as for whet...
- Mon Oct 08, 2018 8:55 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q4 Volume 35
- Replies: 311
- Views: 25867
Re: Discussion: Q4 Volume 35
I've sold three HMs. Heck, there are people who've sold Rs. That's pretty awesome. I've gotten into the odd habit of wondering how some of the pro stories I've come across would fare on Dave's desk--and how some of the WotF stories would fare on, say, Neil Clarke or C.C. Finlay's desk. You really n...
- Sun Oct 07, 2018 10:56 am
- Forum: Writing: Craft, Talent, Technique
- Topic: Software, Reviews & Deals
- Replies: 5
- Views: 986
Re: Software, Reviews & Deals
i've got a super cheap laptop i travel with for work that I threw kingsoft office on, and it works fine. totally free too. as to the point about novels v short stories, I've found scrivener to be super helpful for novels (particularly if you're on a mac). it's got some super cool organizational feat...
- Thu Oct 04, 2018 1:51 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
- Replies: 341
- Views: 28479
Re: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
pair of acceptances just showed up over at duotrope
wonder if that's finalist, or if the results are already in?

wonder if that's finalist, or if the results are already in?

- Thu Oct 04, 2018 1:33 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
- Replies: 341
- Views: 28479
Re: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
Honourable Mention. And so I bow out with 10 HMs and 1 Finalist. It's been a good run, and I've learned loads by entering the contest throughout the years and having deadlines to work with. Cheering for the rest of you, and I'm still up for story exchanges in the future should anyone need it. Congr...
- Thu Oct 04, 2018 10:18 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
- Replies: 341
- Views: 28479
Re: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
ahhh twitching on all of your behalves, good luck all!
- Thu Sep 27, 2018 2:12 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
- Replies: 341
- Views: 28479
Re: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
Yuuup, seconding unnamed caller
- Wed Sep 26, 2018 5:50 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: NEW USERS! INTRODUCE YOURSELVES!
- Replies: 2726
- Views: 528824
Re: NEW USERS! INTRODUCE YOURSELVES!
Welcome, spiraledpen and sifimarine! Hope you find the forums helpful, and good luck with your entries!
- Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:49 am
- Forum: Publishing: The Business Of
- Topic: Success!
- Replies: 4104
- Views: 904726
Re: Success!
Thanks for the kind words, Preston! And the link (whoops lol)
- Sat Sep 22, 2018 5:40 am
- Forum: Publishing: The Business Of
- Topic: Success!
- Replies: 4104
- Views: 904726
Re: Success!
Congrats wiseserpent and Ishmael!
Also have a story of my own out today-an early version of which was a shm a little ways back.
You can read it (free!) over at syntax and salt
Also have a story of my own out today-an early version of which was a shm a little ways back.
You can read it (free!) over at syntax and salt
- Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:35 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q4 Volume 35
- Replies: 311
- Views: 25867
Re: Discussion: Q4 Volume 35
So is there a general feeling that having complex longer stories (between 15k and 17k) with multiple viewpoints may not be as competitive, even if they're otherwise sold? I'd not considered this. My woefully unqualified opinion is that no matter where you submit, you start edging into the realm of ...
- Sat Sep 08, 2018 4:40 pm
- Forum: Publishing: The Business Of
- Topic: Success!
- Replies: 4104
- Views: 904726
Re: Success!
Very pleased to announce that my new story "Korba's Revenge," is now live at Stupefying Stories! It's my first attempt at steampunk. (2000 words). Here's the link if you'd like to take a peek: https://stupefyingstories.blogspot.com/2018/09/showcase-korbas-revenge-by-preston.html wotf026 w...
- Wed Sep 05, 2018 9:49 am
- Forum: Publishing: The Business Of
- Topic: Success!
- Replies: 4104
- Views: 904726
Re: Success!
I saw that on Twitter! What an awesome idea, going to grab one shortly
- Tue Sep 04, 2018 5:02 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
- Replies: 341
- Views: 28479
Re: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
congrats to those of you that have already heard back!
the way these are coming out makes me wonder if they're being sent as each piece is read individually rather than in waves once everything's been sorted
the way these are coming out makes me wonder if they're being sent as each piece is read individually rather than in waves once everything's been sorted
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 5:30 pm
- Forum: Publishing: The Business Of
- Topic: Success!
- Replies: 4104
- Views: 904726
Re: Success!
preston wrote:WiseSerpent wrote:I got a story published in Swords & Sorcery Magazine Issue 79. August 2018!
Congrats! A very vivid and inventive story. Well done. I enjoyed it very much.
seconded!
and congrats as well, Ishmael!
And to Ym Pang!
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 5:13 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
- Replies: 341
- Views: 28479
Re: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
roughly 12 months wotf027 That's the best thing to be twitching for but the wait has to be unbearable. Your story and three others go before a full panel of judges right? yup! the wait, surprisingly, isn't all that bad—the golden pen thing just sorta feels like a potential-but-unlikely bonus, thoug...
- Sun Sep 02, 2018 7:32 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
- Replies: 341
- Views: 28479
Re: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
And after that-if you get the call-you get to have a miniature heart attack every time the phone rings for several weeks while you wait for the final decision. Pretty sure I lost a pound or two from all the unexpected cardio How much do you think you will twitch while waiting to see if you win firs...
- Sat Sep 01, 2018 1:32 pm
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
- Replies: 341
- Views: 28479
Re: Discussion: Q3 Volume 35
This is my first time jumping into the forums, and Q3 V35 is my first WoTF entry, so I'm lurking here to read all these juicy posts from more experienced WoTF entrants. Good to know, KD, that we can expect another 2-3 weeks for announcements. How does it work? I think I read in here somewhere that ...
- Fri Aug 31, 2018 11:54 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Contest Results
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3005
Re: Contest Results
yeah that makes sense - thanks!
- Fri Aug 31, 2018 10:33 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Contest Results
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3005
Re: Contest Results
Semi-Finalist get a critique from the judge and cannot be re-submitted to the contest. Really?... I thought any story that wasn't a winner could be resubmitted??? nope, sadly semi-finalist stories are disqualified from further entry. read somewhere that it has to do with keeping the contest from bo...
- Tue Aug 21, 2018 5:31 am
- Forum: Publishing: The Business Of
- Topic: Success!
- Replies: 4104
- Views: 904726
Re: Success!
Well this is my first post on the "sucess" thread. .. I just got the news a few days ago that a short story of mine as been accepted into an anthology. (I'm dancing on the inside. Really. Otherwise a 40+ year old man dancing beside a public pool with a phone in his hand might just come of...
- Sun Aug 19, 2018 10:34 am
- Forum: Publishing: The Business Of
- Topic: Unintentional Relevance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 879
Re: Unintentional Relevance
I think if you’ve got two stories of about the same quality ready for submission, it couldn’t hurt to trunk the similar one and send it out a bit later. At that point you’re just getting rid of a potential concern so why not. But if it were me and I felt like the similar one were stronger, I’d just ...
- Sun Jul 22, 2018 7:59 am
- Forum: Publishing: The Business Of
- Topic: Simultaneous Submissions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1062
Re: Simultaneous Submissions
in general, agents expect that you're querying widely, but often ask that if you're offered representation before they've responded to your query you let them know and give them a week or so to respond (to decline or ask for pages). You might get a request for an exclusive somewhere along the way, t...
- Mon Jul 09, 2018 1:39 pm
- Forum: Publishing: The Business Of
- Topic: Tor.com opening for novella submissions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 923
Re: Tor.com opening for novella submissions
oooh thanks for the heads up!
- Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:57 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion - Q2 - Volume 35
- Replies: 194
- Views: 19911
Re: Discussion - Q2 - Volume 35
bobsandiego wrote:so Q2 vol 34 I posted that Dave had returned me to the dog house.
Last week I found out that this year, this Q2, I am a finalist.
It doesn't seem real.
Congrats! I'll be pulling for you!
- Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:45 am
- Forum: The Contest - Quarterly Topics, and Other Items
- Topic: Discussion - Q2 - Volume 35
- Replies: 194
- Views: 19911
Re: Discussion - Q2 - Volume 35
pcmccollum wrote:Wow, did not expect this...
Now to submit a story for Q3!
congrats! that's already a pro quality story, and I bet the critique will be super useful.
and congrats to all the hm/shm folks as well! Anything within the top 10% is just awesome.