I recently submitted short stories to Fantasy Magazine and Clarkesworld Magazine. I have to say, their submission system is impressive (it looks like they both use the same technology). I wish more agents used this kind of thing for partials, … Continue reading
I don’t understand the insistence on monospaced fonts in some corners of the publishing world. I can sometimes understand the request for plain text. But if a submission is requested in .doc or .rtf format, what’s wrong with Times New … Continue reading
Well. I’ve either done something very smart, or very scary. Or maybe of no consequence at all if I’m not admitted. :-) I just sent off my application for Viable Paradise. Fingers crossed. Not sure I got my word count … Continue reading
SlushPile has a recent post on how luck influences one’s fate in publishing. I’ve been reflecting on this type of thing for a while, not just as it relates to my writing, but my career and most of the good … Continue reading
I’m writing this post for future release, but wanted to get my thoughts down while they were fresh. I’m not posting this in real-time because I don’t want to jinx myself by coming across to the editor involved as a … Continue reading