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Who has had a novel published?


  • Horanzu
    Aug 19 5:05 PM
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    I'm just wondering, is there anyone on storywrite.com that has actually had a novel published? Is there even anyone who's had a novel that began on SW published? Is anyone seeking publication? It would be interesting to know - do publishers allow stuff that's already been on the Internet for a while?

    Just wondering,

    ~Horanzu xxx

  • KodyBoye
    August 19 ↑
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    Yes, publishers allow writing that's been on the internet to be published (although you usually are not paid as much, due to the fact that you are not selling them first print rights.)

    And as to if I've had a novel published, yes, I have, through Library of the Living Dead Press. I've also had close to two-dozen short stories published in various markets as well.

    • Horanzu
      August 20 ↑
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      Wow, what was your novel? And how do you get short stories published? The world of publication seems very vague from where I'm standing...

      ~Horanzu xxx

      • Valkyrie
        August 20 ↑
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        1. Write an awesome short story. Make sure you edit it for awesomeness.

        2. Go to a site like the ones listed in this thread: http://storywrite.com/board/topic/22988 I use duotrope m'self.

        3. Find a magazine, anthology or ezine you want to send the short story to (duotrope has an awesome search feature that matches your story's specs to what publishers accept, then lists them for you. I didn't like ralan's search feature as much, but that's personal preference.). Click on the publisher's website, and check out their submission guidelines.

        4. Send them the story. Make sure you stick to their exact guidelines; nearly every publisher is slightly different in how they want your submission.

        5. Hopefully, get your story accepted. If not, repeat steps 3 and 4. As many of them say, "read our stuff to see what we like". Rejections are often "doesn't match our style" rather than "you suck, go back to school". So pair up your story with a publisher that's already published stories similar in style.

        Ta da!

        As for novels, I have one written here on SW that I plan to send out in a short while and see if anyone will take it. I've heard book publishers are more likely to take your novel if you've published other stuff first, which is why I've recently gotten into getting my short stories published. A handful of writing credits on my query will make me look a little more legit, I guess. Plus, I love the rush of submitting a story, and even more the rush of getting accepted.

      • KodyBoye
        August 20 ↑
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        My novel is called Sunrise, for anyone who's interested.

        Like Valkyrie said, websites like Duotrope or Ralan.com list markets you submit to. But also like she said, be religious with submitting. You'll get rejected tons of times (I'll guarantee it,) but if you're a good writer, and if you have the talent, it'll shine through to someone who wants your work.

  • CactusJack
    August 20 ↑
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    When I saw the title of this thread I would have bet a million dollars as to who would be the first to respond, horn at the ready.

    My favorite story started from a prompt I got from a contest right here on SW. It's a few chapters deep and I will most likely seek publication and/or representation once its polished and ready to go.

    There are plenty of ezines and fan-publication sites out there to try, if that's what you want. But if you want to actually be published and see your book on shelves they may not be your best route.

    The world of publication is as vague as it is clear. All you have to do is win over the handful of people that can publish your story. Look at all the crap that gets published, somewhere along the line at least one person said 'This is great, I want to publish it!'

    Not to say that what you or anyone else on here writes is crap (ok some of it is) just that you don't need a cult following or every tween on here to love your story.

    • Valkyrie
      August 20 ↑
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      Especially if tweens are not your target audience.

      I have to question the awesomeness of the publishing world if things like Eragon and Twilight have gotten into print. It gives me hope, actually, that someone will like my crap and pay me for it someday.
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