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Rejection this time, but I knew why before the email came in because of my wonderful critique group. Onwards!

Rejection for me. (I keep forgetting I need distance on stories.) Oh well.

I believe this is what we're all looking for.

Already eyeing my next two entries...

Did the best I could with the time I have. I'm in. :) Portal's still open.

Yup health first. Feel better!!! *hugs*

Just curious. What happens when WOTF just gets too big for Dave to handle the load? Will they get a second "gate keeper"? Does he actually have slush readers or does he really glance at every single story? I can imagine that working in the past, but with the competition gaining popularity...

I actually know which story I'm submitting, but it needs a lot of work. And I've got a novel to finish before I can work on it. Hmm, maybe I should rearrange things, then submit the story early so I don't have to worry about it. Too many stories, not enough time.

Hey guys I've got a story out in Fireside today.

https://firesidefiction.com/feeding-mr-whiskers

Slips into a jedi robe, strokes his beard thoughtfully, and does his best Obiwan voice. "You must do what you feel is right, of course." ~Moon~ Hah!!! You say that after I've come up with a story idea, character profiles, and an outline. This story is getting written baby and someone is g...

] Write fresh. Your best story is the one you're about to write, not the one you're about to revise. : ) ~Moon~ I half love this idea, Moon. I love writing something new (says the girl with 150+ shorts in her drawer). But it's a double edged sword. Half of what I write as a short story ends up as a...

I suppose I should pick a story to revise. Where the heck did this quarter even go?!

From my time as a slush reader, the cover letters that "tried too hard" seemed to be indicators of people that would be difficult to work with. You don't want to give that impression of yourself because if it comes down to choosing between your story and another, then that element becomes ...

Tom, congrats and commiserations. 30 is a respectable number and an indication of consistency. I know I'll see you around the interwebs, but still going to wish you luck with your writing and publishing. :)

Can't wait for this issue! Congrats you guys.

wotf020 I might have consoled myself with the fact that I had a story in the final round at Plasma Frequency. That one still shows in progress on Submittable. However the magazine has closed. It says so both on The Grinder and their home page. Will they get round to letting me know personally? I do...

Submitted June 27th.

ETA: HM on 9/16

Awesome!

I'll be there too - see ya soon.

So are you coming to Chicago then? :D

HM

I got one too. I keep trying, but they're at the further end of my submission order due to the wait time. Gives me a chance to look it over before I send it to TOR.com. Then it's down to semi pro markets.

Stewart that's perfect for tonight's theme. :)

I STOMP ON THIS THREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rejection.

Steve that's awesome! Congrats. :D

Nice post, Mike. Thanks for sharing. I wold like to add that having a glimpse of the slush pile also does wonders for your perspective as a writer, as in, what not to fuss over anymore, and how to get ahead of those other stories. If you haven't read slush, it's a great experience. Find a zine, pro ...

Have fun you guys. :) I can't join you :( as I'm on the "every other year" for travel plan. I'll hold down the fort here.

Thanks, Dustin. Yep, Cara's Heartsong is up at DSF. (http://dailysciencefiction.com/science- ... -heartsong)

I just hope Stewart remembers us when he makes it bigbigbig. :D

Alastair, I'm definitely going to that one. I'll look for you.

Who's attending? Preliminary programming has been published.