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Thanks for the info on Critters
I too did the OWW for a while and I was happy with the feedback. I will give Critters a try as well.
posted by
johnjayjoex
on September 26, 2007 at 3:52 PM
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excellent post
I have a book out called New Avalon, before it was published I found everything you have just gone over to be exactly the case. The writing group at the local bookstore was
just flat out strange. Even after a glowing bowkers review posted on Bookwire.com
and Writers Digest -the bookstore wouldn't carry 5 copies at a time. ?
Their reason was because nobody knew who I was. Getting a book out there is one thing,
I've sold a lot of books--but mostly through my own efforts.
and as for Science Fition and Fantasy Mags --although they publish extremely well-written
stories I find many of them boring. The small item of effect that would make a good story actually entertainng is often barely touched on while the well written description parts that add almost nothing are constantly belabored .
Apparently the criteria of many editors is not, " will this story entertain the buyer of the mag -but rather, "is it boring enough to be considered a well written story"
Oh, and I've never submitted, I know it's a waste of time-I can buy lottery tickets at the 7-11
posted by
newava
on July 22, 2007 at 4:36 PM
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Critters
Sadly i could never keep up with the work load. I've joined a couple of times, but can't keep it up. There's no doubting its a great place for folk who want to break into the market, but you need time to trully read the stuff.
posted by
slam
on June 19, 2007 at 12:28 PM
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critques
Good post. I have been reading quite a bit of the writing here on blogit and unfortunately while some of the stories have promise, few will ever see actual print. Classic mistakes for the most part. I will see you up on critters, best of luck on your writing.
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posted by
white-cossack
on June 11, 2007 at 3:09 AM
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Writing Witchcraft
Thanks, this is great info. And a nicely put together piece of writing too.
posted by
WeeBee
on May 31, 2007 at 12:40 AM
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