2006-10-25 08:21:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Most literary journals.
Buy "The Writer's Market." It's a book with hundreds of places to submit to including submission guidelines, names, addresses, phone number, etc.
2006-10-25 08:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by a_blue_grey_mist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are plenty of markets for short stories. Do some research. In the uk at least, a good start can be the womens magazines. Also some competitions include publication, (if you win). Check out the Writing and Writers Forum magazines. Both can be found on the net too.
2006-10-25 08:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by scotslad60 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what type of stories they are. Women's magazines are a very good source if your stories would be appropriate for that market, but you *must* read some first to make sure you send the right type to the right place (and that it has the right word count). If you write to the magazines with an SAE they will send you fiction guidelines. Some of them pay very well indeed and you can make lots of sales if you are lucky. My first ever print publication was in "My Weekly" and it was such a thrill to see it.
Another good place to send short stories is to specific short-story competitions. Prizes may vary from the simple pleasure of winning, to some money, to print publication. Either way they are a fabulous way of getting recognition, having your work seen, and getting yourself writing credits (e.g. "Finalist for National Short Story Prize 2006").
Good luck!
2006-10-26 04:42:45 · answer #3 · answered by jess0910 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what sort of short stories they are. Each magazine house has it's own rules. You will need the writers and artists yearbook 2006 - get it out the library or buy it at any bookshop which will tell you how to submit to magazines that print short stories and other places that accept short stories- it's brill.
many websites on the internet accept short stories.
Also try http://www.writersnews.co.uk/main/default.asp
the above link is the site of a very reputable writing magazine called writing magazine and writers news (which you can order or buy at your newsagents)- they have competitions where the prize money is between £200-£1000. They have loads of useful links on their site too.
2006-10-25 08:30:44 · answer #4 · answered by brainlady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to do market research first to find the correct magizines for your stories. Go to your local libarary and look at The Best of the Magazine Markets for Writers 2006, The National Directory of Magazines, The International Directory of Little Magazines and Small Presses there are more...you want to send your stories to the people most likely to publish them, mags that will publish new writers or free lance writers not all do. You also want to learn about how they pay and a bit about contracts and taxes...not to mention copywrites...Good luck and let me know how you do...remember not to take rejection letters personally!! :)
2006-10-25 08:37:01 · answer #5 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could start by approaching magazines who often publish short stories.
It depends on the topic. Read the Writers Handbook 2006 for much advice!
2006-10-25 08:25:09 · answer #6 · answered by Libby 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have a day if you want to try for first issue of Flying Island Press ezine
2016-05-22 13:22:00 · answer #7 · answered by Kimberly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To publish on-line, www.fanstory.com... its a cool web page, with lots of free and pre-paid services... check it out. I have an account there and its really good!
2006-10-25 08:24:42 · answer #8 · answered by Juwist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy yourself a copy of the writers handbook.....try Amazon
2006-10-28 07:39:42 · answer #9 · answered by eagledreams 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everywhere. I am an author as well, and trust me to get work noticed, you have to send your work to everyone. I have since been noticed, and my work published, (though admitting it, it didnt sell very well at all lol) but try it
2006-10-25 08:24:11 · answer #10 · answered by SuPeRsTaR 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋