The hardest thing about being a writer is not all the short story rejections, the pitch rejections, and even the agent rejections–I actually don’t mind all of that, because it’s all part of the writerly process.
It’s discovering all these amazing books to read (via the short story submission opportunities), and not enough money to purchase them!
(And I hate not having enough time to write, but this is supposed to be a kvetch-free blog post!)
So, thanks to all the people and publishing companies that are out there, providing plenty of opportunities for writers to write and submit, and even those who share submission opportunities via databases and email newsletters/online postings, like The Horror Tree and the Submission Grinder. And thanks for dedicating the time to read/review all the submissions, and for taking the time to write said rejection letters out of what must be a very busy schedule.
And, so, I also want to thank those who accepted/are accepting my stories and articles over the past several years (in no particular order): Renaissance Magazine, Catster, the Rio Grande Sun, Rock N’ Roll Horror Zine, Mad Scientist Journal, Speculative 66, Mt. Misery Press, David Higgins, Z Publishing House, Fantasia Divinity Magazine, EconoClash Review, Forty-Two Books, and Excalibur Books. I would also like to extend the thank-yous to the blogs where I guest blog at:Katzenworld blog, The Green Stars Project, and Madness Heart Press. (Also check out blogs I follow, which have supported me for…years, now!)
I’ve added all their links, above, so feel free to explore!
Apologies if I’ve overlooked anyone, and please post up in the comments or send me an email if I need to add you. I’m cramming in a week’s worth of work in the mornings before the day job, and any oversight was not intentional.
So, publishers, writers, fellow bloggers and blog readers, and everyone else in the writing community, I hope you’re having a wonderful Friday!
Keep the words, and the books, journals, and zines coming!
Sounds like you are an even busier writer than those churning out the rejection letters!
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Well, I don’t know about that, but, yes, I am busy,! LOL. Being unable to get internet for my home office thanks to Comcast and HughesNet, etc. means my day has to start at three now, before I go to the day job, and sometimes doesn’t wrap up until 8 or even 10 in the evening. But it’s worth it!
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Rejections are a sad part of a writer’s life, but it makes the acceptances even sweeter!
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You hang in there and keep submitting! xox
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Oh, I will. It’s very exciting when another story of mine is accepted! Thanks for all the visits and likes!
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Wow..you have accomplish a lot! You should be so proud,
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Good luck with everything! Gotta keep moving forward.
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Thank you!
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I hear you! I married a writer so I know what you are talking about!
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NIce…two creative souls, joined!
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Yes, it is great that way!
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Even Stephen King got rejection letters, keep going! xx
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Thanks so much, Christy! Plenty of writing time now that the schools were shut down because of the coronavirus!
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