MY GOAL: When I query agents about my manuscripts, I want to be taken seriously.
I have a few stories published in small literary magazines, but I don't know if they carry much weight credibility-wise.
I know if I win WOTF, then that'll carry serious weight.
I know if I get published in Orson Scott Card's Intergalactic Medicine Show, then that'll carry some weight.
What are a couple other big kahunas?
When I query an agent about one of my manuscripts, I want to be taken seriously.
Where do I need to be published in order to be taken seriously?
For short SF:
The top 3 - in the print trades are:
Analog
Asimov
Magazine of SF & F
There are many e-publishers available too:
IGMS
Clarkesworld
etc
Top book publishers:
Top 4 SF/F/H Publishers -
# PUBLISHER AUTHORS
1. Tor 469
2. Gollancz 267
3. Ace Books 294
4. Orbit 180
Complete list here - https://www.worldswithoutend.com/publishers.asp
Thanks!
