So, the first draft of my second novel is done (!!!), two brillitantissimus
friends are reading/editing for me (thank youuuu Dana and Jill!), and now I
have to figure out what to do next [*she trembles*].
Methinks I should try to conquer the world of traditional publishing
[*she takes deep breath, downs her whiskey*].
As I previously blogged, the odds getting a novel published are only
slightly better than the odds of me becoming a natural blonde. But whatever.
One thing evvvverybody says it’s important to mention in a
query letter is where you’ve been published. And apparently, that means “traditionally” published. I gather that agents will find my
history in self-publishing as impressive as a cardboard house.
Hmmm. So. Now I’m thinking I need learn how to
write a kickass short story and then get it published somewhere, STAT. Which I’m thinking might have slightly
better odds than novel publishing or natural blonding. I found this amazing site that lists
all kinds of short story contests and grants for authors: http://www.pw.org/grants?sort=asc&order=Deadline&apage=*&perpage=*
But I’d love any additional suggestions anyone has about
where to publish a story.
Alternatively, I’m open to suggestions re: who to bribe to just get my
arse published already, because this publishing world is a monster. And not a cute cartoony monster.
Ok, mwwwah, happy weekend, you are cute.
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