I enjoy writing but I don;t know anything about the business. I know in the old days you could just mail submissions but now-a-days it's very bureacratic. Any suggestions on how to get started?
2006-11-10 17:27:49 · 9 answers · asked by 46&2 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
You mail them to the magazine editor. They ultimately decide what gets put in a magazine.
2006-11-10 17:30:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you try a different approach? First of all, if you have a favourite magazine and you think your stories would fit in it, you could visit its central offices and ask to see the person who is in charge of selecting the contents of the magazine, or anyone else relevant. In that way you' ll be able to present your short story and convince them why they should read it and even publish it. Personal contact is always good and don't give up if there aren't any results from the beginning. Keep trying and I'm sure if you love what you're doing you'll manage it. Good luck!
2006-11-10 20:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by sm s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
17 pages is slightly lengthy. i'm sorry if my answer would not finally end up assisting you, yet short memories are extremely perplexing to get accessible, distinctly if you aren't to any extent further already an widely used author or you do not have a literary agent. Many magazines gained't examine some thing unsolicited in any respect. notwithstanding, some do. i might want to look into their web pages and word in case you'll discover an handle or e mail handle to deliver it to. the recent Yorker will examine all memories submitted, yet i'm no longer particular if that's the right venue for sci-fi. strong success!
2016-10-16 08:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a copy of a current "Writer's Market". Your bookstore, or even the public library, should have one, but use an up-to-date version. Look very carefully at the submission policies for the publication you want to submit MSS (manuscripts) to, and follow them to the letter.
2006-11-10 17:32:19 · answer #4 · answered by solarius 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to look through the magazine at their different catagories. A lot of times, at the end, it will say "submit your stories to..." and then the address. You could also find some stuff online about the address and stuff.
Seriously, it isn't that hard.
2006-11-10 17:30:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most magazines have a "Submission Guidelines" listed in their publication.
2006-11-10 17:48:28 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go on line and look it up. But if you really like to write, try writing a novel, because that is the challenge you will need trust me. When you are done look me up and I will tell you what to do.
2006-11-10 17:32:55 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Head 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in ur fav magzine that is accepting short stories there might be a adress or p o box that u can send it to and then if they like it it will be in the next issue or so
2006-11-10 17:36:22 · answer #8 · answered by Dae`ja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHECK READERS DIGEST- I THINK IF THEY USE YOUR STORY IN AN EDITION- THEY GIVE YOU $$$
2006-11-10 17:39:14 · answer #9 · answered by HADITDUN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋