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Except for a few stories, that's a good "History of SFF" but nothing that's currently being published. Certainly, if you're into the history of SFF, read those books (or just for enjoyment). But if you're working on being a professional writer in this day and age, read the stories that ha...

Except for a few stories, that's a good "History of SFF" but nothing that's currently being published. Certainly, if you're into the history of SFF, read those books (or just for enjoyment). But if you're working on being a professional writer in this day and age, read the stories that hav...

MattDovey wrote:It's become a running joke that if you ask Joni if you're eligible then you're eligible, because she'll find a way in the rules to keep you in.

Pretty much.

Any ideas onto how? I am reluctant to email the contest director and suggest that she's wrong... But perhaps I could say there was a common interpretation on the boards that it is the fourth published Sfwa sale that disqualifies you, and ask for a blog post to clarify the situation for everyone? Jo...

storysinger wrote:. To go down in history as THE ONE, the 5000th poster.

I called dibs about 2000 posts ago.

gower21 wrote:Ah, it's good to sneak into the WOTF forum every so often and see my favorite thread at the top. Well done, team. Well done.

This is the best thread. EVER.

disgruntledpeony wrote:wotf029

Well said!

Out with an HM. This was my last quarter of eligibility. Good luck to all those still in and keep submitting!

This thread is lonely.

Today is the offical release day of Web of Lies , the second book in The Hundred Halls. :) https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/516%2BWAN6m9L.jpg Whoever controls the Hundred Halls, controls the world. Aurelia “Aurie” Silverthorne has high hopes for her second year in the Hundred Halls, ...

Release day! I'm excited to announce the release of Trials of Magic ! https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51-eoFCRBaL.jpg There are exactly one hundred halls of magic to choose from. Ever since our parents were killed I knew exactly which hall was for me. Aurelia "Aurie" Silve...

I still have dibs on 5,000.

HM on 9/17.

rharp wrote:Great stories, Tom and George. I got to read them yesterday. I really enjoyed them both! Congrats!!

Thanks! :)

I thought it'd be appropriate to post it here, but with the publication of my story "The Minotaur's Wife" in Galaxy's Edge today, I am officially pro'd out of the contest. Technically, I have two more chances to win, since I have a story in Q3 and Q4, but I cannot submit anymore new storie...

LaurieG wrote:Holy cow Martin and Tom and George! You're hanging with some of the biggest friggin' names in sf/fantasy!! Congrats!

Thanks Laurie. :)

Submitted July 24th. This is my last quarter for eligibility. :)

Submitted on June 26th.

Jay Lake's story in WOTF XIX Anthology, "Into the Gardens of Sweet Night" landed on the 2004 Hugo ballot for Best Novelette. It can be done.

WOTF is positioned as the contest that will launch your career, but after reading the real story behind Rothfuss's success here in this thread, I realize it's all just like everything else -- networking, networking, networking, relationships, relationships, relationships. Isn't it always the key in...

On big addendum: I think the biggest benefit to the contest has been meeting the other aspirant writers. Writing is a lonely business, and meeting new friends to strive with you on the long slog is more valuable than anything else. I count many writers from this contest as good friends that I can't ...

I'm due to pro out in a couple of quarters (whenever my story publishes at Galaxy's Edge). In my early years, I thought this contest would give me a "leg up" if I ever won. Now, I have a completely different view. In general, I think it's a good sale that comes with a lot of extra benefits...

So those of you with 20+ submissions at a time, how long did it take to create that many stories, and how long does it take to create a new story? I've been submitting each quarter for 3 quarters now, and just hope to keep up that pace, so I don't anticipate getting up to that many any time soon. I...

dstein wrote:So... I just spoke to Joni and she said I can take this public, so I'ma do it: FIRST PLACE!

Matt, thanks for the info about keeping my title/story characteristics secret.

Grats!

The "small announcement" is posted now. And somehow I feel this thread is the perfect place for such a wacky revelation. wotf004 Of course Gator is beginning to regret mentioning it, as she's starting to realize the full implications... https://ecaimansands.com/2016/06/09/a-small-announce...

Nice!

My best is 30 subs out at the same time and lately I've been hovering around 15-20. Never surrender!

Athena wrote:It's been six weeks, two days.

Ouch. :(

Marco...

Anyone who has aspirations for a long term career should start a mailing list. Even if you don't have anything published yet. It's free on mailchimp until you have a certain number of followers. Then as you publish things, make sure your mailing list link is displayed somewhere. Here's mine: http://...

dstein wrote:Well, it's been 24 hours since I got the call so I can say it: I made finalist!

Also, Joni's really nice over the phone.

Grats!