Very delighted to say that my first SF from WOTF has been accepted by The Future Fire magazine! It feels super poetic that this story(my first ever submission/success in WOTF) will also be my first publication ever.
Congrats! Post a link when its out if its possible 
"...your motivations for wanting to write are probably complex. You may have a few great passions, you may want to be rich and famous, and you may need therapy."
- Dave Farland, Million Dollar Outlines
Writers of the Future:
2025 Q1: HM Q2: WIP Q3: TBD Q4: TBD
2024 Q1: F Q2: HM Q3:SHM Q4: SHM
2023 Q1: RWC Q2: SHM Q3: SHM Q4: R
2022 Q4: R
Submissions to other markets:
2025: 19 submitted 0 acceptances
2024: 45 submitted 8 acceptances
2023: 74 submitted 13 acceptances
2022: 22 submitted 1 acceptance
2025 goals: a. New Novel b. New piece submitted/month c. 100 rejections
Out Now and Free to Read!
https://www.propagule.co/issue-6
Scroll down a bit, mine is the first story listed.
"Reset" is so odd, really, that only my sense that, well, if I like it, there must be an editor out there who'll snap it up, kept me going!
dM
@DonMarkmaker
Congratulations on getting your story published Don. I enjoyed reading it.
Today's science fiction is tomorrow's reality-D.R.Sweeney
HM x5
Published Poetry
2012 Stars in Our Hearts
Silver Ships
@gideonpsmith Thank you! I definitely will.
Q3V40:SF Q4:HM
Q1V41:HM Q2:HM Q3:SF Q4: RWC
Q1V42: SHM
hmm, so I'm actually not sure this is the right place for this because
a) its not fiction and more importantly
b) its not a final acceptance
But this also doesn't seem to fit in the 'almost' thread either as that seems to be more 'personal rejection territory'
So anyway.... I guess this is the closest to correct. I posted yesterday in the daily progress that I hadn't written much fiction yesterday but I had written a pitch to a market for a non-fiction piece (genre related). And in the quickest turn around of the century - they actually emailed me back today to ask some questions, which I emailed back and answer, and then tonight they emailed me a 'green light' email. Which basically means they want me to write the piece for them. It's never *guaranteed* they will take it once you have a green light on a pitch but its 99.9% sure. You have to do something truly heinous to not then sell it to them, and I've worked with this market before and they're very up and up, on the authors side, so I have no concerns there.
Now I just have to actually write the piece. Darn.... 🤣
"...your motivations for wanting to write are probably complex. You may have a few great passions, you may want to be rich and famous, and you may need therapy."
- Dave Farland, Million Dollar Outlines
Writers of the Future:
2025 Q1: HM Q2: WIP Q3: TBD Q4: TBD
2024 Q1: F Q2: HM Q3:SHM Q4: SHM
2023 Q1: RWC Q2: SHM Q3: SHM Q4: R
2022 Q4: R
Submissions to other markets:
2025: 19 submitted 0 acceptances
2024: 45 submitted 8 acceptances
2023: 74 submitted 13 acceptances
2022: 22 submitted 1 acceptance
2025 goals: a. New Novel b. New piece submitted/month c. 100 rejections
@gideonpsmith Congratulations! Write, write, write!
V39: - - - HM
V40: SHM, HM, SHM, HM
V41: HM, SHM, SHM, F
V42: DQ, WIP
Stories published in Triangulation, Neo-opsis Science Fiction Magazine, Flash Fiction Magazine, and others.
https://kzrichards.com
@gideonpsmith congratulations! That's really exciting news
3rd Place Vol 41 Q3 ("The Stench of Freedom")
Submission record: R x 2 / HM x 7 / SHM x 2 / W x 1
Stories published in Daily Science Fiction, Every Day Fiction, 365tomorrows, and Gwyllion Magazine.
Find out more on my website (www.joelcscoberg.com) or sign up to my newsletter for updates on my writing journey.
Hello, all!
I was fortunate enough to be awarded the Dave Farland Scholarship to Superstars this year. While there, I...
1) Pitched a novel to D.J. Butler of the newly-founded Ark Press. He asked for the full manuscript, saying he was "very excited" to read it.
2) Happened to be discussing another book of mine in front of the acquisitions editor for Blackstone Press. She then said "I want to buy that book when you're done with it." I made sure to get her card.
3) Had a friendly discussion with Mr. Cowan of Roan and Weatherford. Ended up talking about the novel I had put some words on the night before. His response: "I think I'd like to read that."
All in all, I'd say that's a pretty good week! Huzzah! Let's hope some/any of these pan out, but even if not, I feel success!
Jason P. Crawford
Author of Urban Fantasy and Sci-Fi (for now!)
Finalist for 2024 Baen Fantasy Adventure Award!
Q3 V31: HM Q2 V39: SHM Q2 V40: SHM Q2 V41: HM Q2 V42: WIP
Q3 V38: HM Q3 V39: SHM Q3 V40: SHM Q3 V41: HM
Q4 V38: R Q4 V39: SHM Q4 V40: SHM Q4 V41: RWC
Q1 V39: HM Q1 V40: RWC Q1 V41: SHM Q1 V42: P
Award-Winning Novel Chains of Prophecy available at all major retailers!
@amstard That’s amazing! Sounds like some big wins are in your future. Congrats!
V39: - - - HM
V40: SHM, HM, SHM, HM
V41: HM, SHM, SHM, F
V42: DQ, WIP
Stories published in Triangulation, Neo-opsis Science Fiction Magazine, Flash Fiction Magazine, and others.
https://kzrichards.com
@amstard Wow! THAT is how you network! Sounds like some exciting times on the horizon for you. Nice work 
3rd Place Vol 41 Q3 ("The Stench of Freedom")
Submission record: R x 2 / HM x 7 / SHM x 2 / W x 1
Stories published in Daily Science Fiction, Every Day Fiction, 365tomorrows, and Gwyllion Magazine.
Find out more on my website (www.joelcscoberg.com) or sign up to my newsletter for updates on my writing journey.
@amstard love it! The power of networking
Something that I have never learned to do. Maybe you should give us a masterclass in just that!
"...your motivations for wanting to write are probably complex. You may have a few great passions, you may want to be rich and famous, and you may need therapy."
- Dave Farland, Million Dollar Outlines
Writers of the Future:
2025 Q1: HM Q2: WIP Q3: TBD Q4: TBD
2024 Q1: F Q2: HM Q3:SHM Q4: SHM
2023 Q1: RWC Q2: SHM Q3: SHM Q4: R
2022 Q4: R
Submissions to other markets:
2025: 19 submitted 0 acceptances
2024: 45 submitted 8 acceptances
2023: 74 submitted 13 acceptances
2022: 22 submitted 1 acceptance
2025 goals: a. New Novel b. New piece submitted/month c. 100 rejections
@gideonpsmith Thank you, everyone, for your congratulations!
Now to see if any of them pan out... 😀
Jason P. Crawford
Author of Urban Fantasy and Sci-Fi (for now!)
Finalist for 2024 Baen Fantasy Adventure Award!
Q3 V31: HM Q2 V39: SHM Q2 V40: SHM Q2 V41: HM Q2 V42: WIP
Q3 V38: HM Q3 V39: SHM Q3 V40: SHM Q3 V41: HM
Q4 V38: R Q4 V39: SHM Q4 V40: SHM Q4 V41: RWC
Q1 V39: HM Q1 V40: RWC Q1 V41: SHM Q1 V42: P
Award-Winning Novel Chains of Prophecy available at all major retailers!
My poem "Learning Toy" is out in the March / April edition of Asimov's Science Fiction. Came in the mail today!
Page 83...
@DonMarkmaker
@angelslayah Wow, congratulations!
2023 - V40 - Q4 HM
2024 - V41 - Q2 HM - Q3 HM - Q4 HM
My poem "Learning Toy" is out in the March / April edition of Asimov's Science Fiction. Came in the mail today!
Page 83...
Fantastic sale!!
Career: 1x Win -- 2x NW-F -- 2x S-F -- 9x S-HM -- 11x HM -- 7x R
Like me: facebook/AuthorTJKnight
got proofs on my sale to Chronos and joy, I'm sharing a Table of Contents with AI Jiang 🤩 its the unexpected/little gifts that make it even more exciting more than the pennies
"...your motivations for wanting to write are probably complex. You may have a few great passions, you may want to be rich and famous, and you may need therapy."
- Dave Farland, Million Dollar Outlines
Writers of the Future:
2025 Q1: HM Q2: WIP Q3: TBD Q4: TBD
2024 Q1: F Q2: HM Q3:SHM Q4: SHM
2023 Q1: RWC Q2: SHM Q3: SHM Q4: R
2022 Q4: R
Submissions to other markets:
2025: 19 submitted 0 acceptances
2024: 45 submitted 8 acceptances
2023: 74 submitted 13 acceptances
2022: 22 submitted 1 acceptance
2025 goals: a. New Novel b. New piece submitted/month c. 100 rejections
Also, I forgot to add this as the email came in during my hectic 'life' week. Not sure I am an 'estimable literary personage' but hey, I'll take it 😉
"...your motivations for wanting to write are probably complex. You may have a few great passions, you may want to be rich and famous, and you may need therapy."
- Dave Farland, Million Dollar Outlines
Writers of the Future:
2025 Q1: HM Q2: WIP Q3: TBD Q4: TBD
2024 Q1: F Q2: HM Q3:SHM Q4: SHM
2023 Q1: RWC Q2: SHM Q3: SHM Q4: R
2022 Q4: R
Submissions to other markets:
2025: 19 submitted 0 acceptances
2024: 45 submitted 8 acceptances
2023: 74 submitted 13 acceptances
2022: 22 submitted 1 acceptance
2025 goals: a. New Novel b. New piece submitted/month c. 100 rejections
@angelslayah Congratulations!! 😃
Vol 42: Q1 - P
Vol 41: Q1 - HM, Q2 - SHM, Q3 - RWC, Q4 - HM
Vol 40: Q4 - DQ
@gideonpsmith Nice! Congratulations! 😃
Vol 42: Q1 - P
Vol 41: Q1 - HM, Q2 - SHM, Q3 - RWC, Q4 - HM
Vol 40: Q4 - DQ
@patricia-a Thank you! Though apparently now I have to see if any of the panels they plan to run I actually feel remotely qualified to speak on lol 😉
"...your motivations for wanting to write are probably complex. You may have a few great passions, you may want to be rich and famous, and you may need therapy."
- Dave Farland, Million Dollar Outlines
Writers of the Future:
2025 Q1: HM Q2: WIP Q3: TBD Q4: TBD
2024 Q1: F Q2: HM Q3:SHM Q4: SHM
2023 Q1: RWC Q2: SHM Q3: SHM Q4: R
2022 Q4: R
Submissions to other markets:
2025: 19 submitted 0 acceptances
2024: 45 submitted 8 acceptances
2023: 74 submitted 13 acceptances
2022: 22 submitted 1 acceptance
2025 goals: a. New Novel b. New piece submitted/month c. 100 rejections
@gideonpsmith Awesome news, how exciting! You'll have to report back on your experience
3rd Place Vol 41 Q3 ("The Stench of Freedom")
Submission record: R x 2 / HM x 7 / SHM x 2 / W x 1
Stories published in Daily Science Fiction, Every Day Fiction, 365tomorrows, and Gwyllion Magazine.
Find out more on my website (www.joelcscoberg.com) or sign up to my newsletter for updates on my writing journey.
@angelslayah wow, that's a great sale, many congratulations!!
3rd Place Vol 41 Q3 ("The Stench of Freedom")
Submission record: R x 2 / HM x 7 / SHM x 2 / W x 1
Stories published in Daily Science Fiction, Every Day Fiction, 365tomorrows, and Gwyllion Magazine.
Find out more on my website (www.joelcscoberg.com) or sign up to my newsletter for updates on my writing journey.
@gideonpsmith You're an estimable literary personage, all good 😎
Vol 42: Q1 - P
Vol 41: Q1 - HM, Q2 - SHM, Q3 - RWC, Q4 - HM
Vol 40: Q4 - DQ
Joking aside, I'm sure you have plenty of great things to say with your experience! And yes, please let us know how it was! 😃
Vol 42: Q1 - P
Vol 41: Q1 - HM, Q2 - SHM, Q3 - RWC, Q4 - HM
Vol 40: Q4 - DQ
drabble accepted to Shacklebound fantasy anthology
"...your motivations for wanting to write are probably complex. You may have a few great passions, you may want to be rich and famous, and you may need therapy."
- Dave Farland, Million Dollar Outlines
Writers of the Future:
2025 Q1: HM Q2: WIP Q3: TBD Q4: TBD
2024 Q1: F Q2: HM Q3:SHM Q4: SHM
2023 Q1: RWC Q2: SHM Q3: SHM Q4: R
2022 Q4: R
Submissions to other markets:
2025: 19 submitted 0 acceptances
2024: 45 submitted 8 acceptances
2023: 74 submitted 13 acceptances
2022: 22 submitted 1 acceptance
2025 goals: a. New Novel b. New piece submitted/month c. 100 rejections
drabble accepted to Trembling with Fear at Horror Tree (non-paying on this one, but its only a drabble so payment wouldn'[t have even got me a coffee anyway so who cares?) 😉
"...your motivations for wanting to write are probably complex. You may have a few great passions, you may want to be rich and famous, and you may need therapy."
- Dave Farland, Million Dollar Outlines
Writers of the Future:
2025 Q1: HM Q2: WIP Q3: TBD Q4: TBD
2024 Q1: F Q2: HM Q3:SHM Q4: SHM
2023 Q1: RWC Q2: SHM Q3: SHM Q4: R
2022 Q4: R
Submissions to other markets:
2025: 19 submitted 0 acceptances
2024: 45 submitted 8 acceptances
2023: 74 submitted 13 acceptances
2022: 22 submitted 1 acceptance
2025 goals: a. New Novel b. New piece submitted/month c. 100 rejections
I've just sold a story to Gwyllion Magazine, which will feature in their May issue later this year 
The story received a HM from WotF and I'm chuffed to have found a home for it (it is a Wales based story being published in a magazine from Wales, so very fitting and perhaps gave me a leg up). I think it also goes to confirm what Jody (and Dave before her) have said about HM stories, that they are solid stories and stand a chance outside the contest!
3rd Place Vol 41 Q3 ("The Stench of Freedom")
Submission record: R x 2 / HM x 7 / SHM x 2 / W x 1
Stories published in Daily Science Fiction, Every Day Fiction, 365tomorrows, and Gwyllion Magazine.
Find out more on my website (www.joelcscoberg.com) or sign up to my newsletter for updates on my writing journey.
congratulations on the double success @gideonpsmith !
3rd Place Vol 41 Q3 ("The Stench of Freedom")
Submission record: R x 2 / HM x 7 / SHM x 2 / W x 1
Stories published in Daily Science Fiction, Every Day Fiction, 365tomorrows, and Gwyllion Magazine.
Find out more on my website (www.joelcscoberg.com) or sign up to my newsletter for updates on my writing journey.
@joel-c-scoberg That's awesome! Well done!
Jason P. Crawford
Author of Urban Fantasy and Sci-Fi (for now!)
Finalist for 2024 Baen Fantasy Adventure Award!
Q3 V31: HM Q2 V39: SHM Q2 V40: SHM Q2 V41: HM Q2 V42: WIP
Q3 V38: HM Q3 V39: SHM Q3 V40: SHM Q3 V41: HM
Q4 V38: R Q4 V39: SHM Q4 V40: SHM Q4 V41: RWC
Q1 V39: HM Q1 V40: RWC Q1 V41: SHM Q1 V42: P
Award-Winning Novel Chains of Prophecy available at all major retailers!
I've just sold a story to Gwyllion Magazine, which will feature in their May issue later this year
The story received a HM from WotF and I'm chuffed to have found a home for it (it is a Wales based story being published in a magazine from Wales, so very fitting and perhaps gave me a leg up). I think it also goes to confirm what Jody (and Dave before her) have said about HM stories, that they are solid stories and stand a chance outside the contest!
congrats!
I always feel sad for my stories that never find a home, so yay, that this one has its home!
"...your motivations for wanting to write are probably complex. You may have a few great passions, you may want to be rich and famous, and you may need therapy."
- Dave Farland, Million Dollar Outlines
Writers of the Future:
2025 Q1: HM Q2: WIP Q3: TBD Q4: TBD
2024 Q1: F Q2: HM Q3:SHM Q4: SHM
2023 Q1: RWC Q2: SHM Q3: SHM Q4: R
2022 Q4: R
Submissions to other markets:
2025: 19 submitted 0 acceptances
2024: 45 submitted 8 acceptances
2023: 74 submitted 13 acceptances
2022: 22 submitted 1 acceptance
2025 goals: a. New Novel b. New piece submitted/month c. 100 rejections
