Success!

steffenwolf · 2009-06-20T18:15:34Z

I didn't remember if there was a thread for anybody to share their writing successes with everybody, so I figured I'd start one. I've been taking a break from forums for a while, but I just wanted to stop back to share some exciting news. My first publication is now posted on Fantasy Magazine. It's not fiction, unfortunately, but it's still getting my name on a prestigious magazine so I am very excited. I will have an entry posted every Saturday for at least the next 3 weeks after this one. This one: an interview of author Alethea Kontis. The other three (I'm not certain of the order yet): An interview with David Wolverton (David Farland) An article titled "Wizard vs. Witch: Who's the Real Villain?" examining the Wizard of Oz. A comparison of "Wicked" the book vs. "Wicked" the movie. I'm hoping to make this a regular thing, as long as I can keep Cat Rambo interested. Finally something for my hungry cover letter template.

morshana

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Yep! I remember that story, Tina. Hooray! I don't think I read the second version, though. Excited to read it!

Jeanette Gonzalez

HM x4, SHM x2, F x1

Posted : February 9, 2013 6:00 pm

gower21

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Thanks all!

Tina
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Posted : February 12, 2013 12:08 pm

s_c_baker

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Pleased to announce that I just sold a story to Cosmos Magazine's online edition. wotf007

(The online version doesn't pay enough to qualify for SFWA, but hey--paid for stories is paid for stories!)

Stewart C Baker - 1st place, Q2 V32
My contest history: Semi-finalist, R, HM, R, R, HM, HM, R, R, R, R, HM, R, R, R, R, Winner
My published fiction, poetry, &c.

Posted : February 12, 2013 4:41 pm

Rebecca Birch

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Pleased to announce that I just sold a story to Cosmos Magazine's online edition.

(The online version doesn't pay enough to qualify for SFWA, but hey--paid for stories is paid for stories!)

WooHoo!!! Congratulations, Stewart!

wotf010

Rebecca Birch
Finalist - 2, SF - 1, SHM - 1, HM - 18, R - 6
Words of Birch
Short Story Collection--Life Out of Harmony and Other Tales of Wonder

Posted : February 12, 2013 4:58 pm

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Congratulations!

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Check out my blog!

Posted : February 12, 2013 5:21 pm

E. Caiman Sands

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I sold a story to Cosmos Online too. Huzzah! <img src=" {wotf}:wotf024:

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Posted : February 12, 2013 9:45 pm

liz

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Congratulations to Stewart and Elinor! Woohoo!! wotf010

Posted : February 12, 2013 10:16 pm

Ishmael

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Good for you!

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Posted : February 12, 2013 10:19 pm

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Congrats guy! wotf010 Let us know when your stories are available!

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Posted : February 13, 2013 12:08 am

MJNL

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Congrats, guys! That's awesome. Stories are flying out the door around here. wotf010

ETA: And since I have a contract in hand I can now announce that I will be joining Rebecca and Dantzel on the list of Penumbra contributors. My story will be appearing in their "Lost" issue.

~Marina

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WotF Finalist Q2 2010 (Vol. 27)
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Posted : February 13, 2013 3:00 am

s_c_baker

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Congrats, guys! That's awesome. Stories are flying out the door around here.

ETA: And since I have a contract in hand I can now announce that I will be joining Rebecca and Dantzel on the list of Penumbra contributors. My story will be appearing in their "Lost" issue.

Hooray!

And huzzah! wotf007

(Mine will be on the Cosmos Online website May 31st--I think Elinor's is a few weeks before that.)

Stewart C Baker - 1st place, Q2 V32
My contest history: Semi-finalist, R, HM, R, R, HM, HM, R, R, R, R, HM, R, R, R, R, Winner
My published fiction, poetry, &c.

Posted : February 13, 2013 3:23 am

Jackie B.

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Congrats everyone!! Its like success is contagious or something Smile

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Semi-Finalist: Q1 V30
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Posted : February 13, 2013 3:29 am

gower21

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Sooo much exciting news around here. Congrats to Marina, Stewart, and Elinor!!

Tina
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Posted : February 13, 2013 3:50 am

Rebecca Birch

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I sold a story to Cosmos Online too. Huzzah! <img src="

WooHoo, and congratulations to you, too!

YAY! wotf010

Rebecca Birch
Finalist - 2, SF - 1, SHM - 1, HM - 18, R - 6
Words of Birch
Short Story Collection--Life Out of Harmony and Other Tales of Wonder

Posted : February 13, 2013 4:05 am

Rebecca Birch

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Congrats, guys! That's awesome. Stories are flying out the door around here.

ETA: And since I have a contract in hand I can now announce that I will be joining Rebecca and Dantzel on the list of Penumbra contributors. My story will be appearing in their "Lost" issue.

Hooray!!! This is a happening thread right about now. Just the way it should be. wotf007

wotf009

Rebecca Birch
Finalist - 2, SF - 1, SHM - 1, HM - 18, R - 6
Words of Birch
Short Story Collection--Life Out of Harmony and Other Tales of Wonder

Posted : February 13, 2013 4:06 am

AlistairKimble

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Congratulations, Marina, Stewart and Elinor! Awesome!

wotf010

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Posted : February 13, 2013 4:46 am

E. Caiman Sands

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Congrats, guys! That's awesome. Stories are flying out the door around here.

ETA: And since I have a contract in hand I can now announce that I will be joining Rebecca and Dantzel on the list of Penumbra contributors. My story will be appearing in their "Lost" issue.

Gratz Marina! wotf010

And yes, my story is due to appear on: Friday, May 10, 2013.

Giggle, it sounds weird saying that. wotf001

And I do miss these smilies over on Facebook. wotf031

SF x 1 (Extreeemely happy snappy gator)
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Posted : February 13, 2013 6:55 am

Alex Kane

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After the tech blog gig turned out to be more trouble than it's worth, I applied for an unpaid (in the beginning) position as a weekly blogger for Amazing Stories. I received a reply back the next morning saying they'd love to have me aboard, and my first piece will be published this Saturday. It's called, "All Your Rebel Base Are Belong to Us: In Defense of J. J. Abrams." We'll see how it goes over with the intertoobs.

Posted : February 13, 2013 7:47 am

morshana

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Congratulations Stewart and Elinor and Marina!!! wotf010

Jeanette Gonzalez

HM x4, SHM x2, F x1

Posted : February 13, 2013 7:48 am

E. Caiman Sands

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After the tech blog gig turned out to be more trouble than it's worth, I applied for an unpaid (in the beginning) position as a weekly blogger for Amazing Stories. I received a reply back the next morning saying they'd love to have me aboard, and my first piece will be published this Saturday. It's called, "All Your Rebel Base Are Belong to Us: In Defense of J. J. Abrams." We'll see how it goes over with the intertoobs.

The Amazing Stories? Whoa! wotf015 Gratz! wotf010

SF x 1 (Extreeemely happy snappy gator)
HM x 9 (Happy snappy gator)
"Europa Spring" - buy from Amazon
The Happy Snappy Gator Bog! Er, Blog...

Posted : February 13, 2013 8:30 am

s_c_baker

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Very cool, Alex. wotf007

Stewart C Baker - 1st place, Q2 V32
My contest history: Semi-finalist, R, HM, R, R, HM, HM, R, R, R, R, HM, R, R, R, R, Winner
My published fiction, poetry, &c.

Posted : February 13, 2013 10:55 am

austinDm

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So many people with so much great news today!

Congrats Stewart, Elinor, Marina, and Alex!

Posted : February 13, 2013 11:00 am

Preston Dennett

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Oh, it's a party! My congratulations to our special guests of honor: Alex, Elinor, Marina & Stuart. I can't remember such an exciting day on this thread. Good going, guys. Very nice!
Preston Dennett
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Preston Dennett
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40 stories published! (and counting!)

Posted : February 13, 2013 1:34 pm

E. Caiman Sands

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It's nice that I'm in good company. It limits the growth of Gator's head. After all, it is quite big enough already. wotf012

SF x 1 (Extreeemely happy snappy gator)
HM x 9 (Happy snappy gator)
"Europa Spring" - buy from Amazon
The Happy Snappy Gator Bog! Er, Blog...

Posted : February 14, 2013 3:39 am

morshana

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Congratulations, Alex! wotf007

Jeanette Gonzalez

HM x4, SHM x2, F x1

Posted : February 14, 2013 9:28 am

Rebecca Birch

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Congratulations, Alex!

Indeed! wotf010

Rebecca Birch
Finalist - 2, SF - 1, SHM - 1, HM - 18, R - 6
Words of Birch
Short Story Collection--Life Out of Harmony and Other Tales of Wonder

Posted : February 14, 2013 11:23 am

Strycher

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wotf006 Congrats Alex & Marina!

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Posted : February 15, 2013 1:07 am

Dustin Adams

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Congrats all.

I keep reading this and giving my mental congrats - and not actually typing it out. wotf006

Career: 1x Win -- 2x NW-F -- 2x S-F -- 9x S-HM -- 11x HM -- 7x R
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Posted : February 15, 2013 5:17 am

geoedwar

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So.. a question for you successful people. If you've submitted something to Analog how long does it take for you to KNOW you've gotten a second read?

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Posted : February 15, 2013 9:40 am

s_c_baker

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So.. a question for you successful people. If you've submitted something to Analog how long does it take for you to KNOW you've gotten a second read?

I'd suggest trying one of the following resources:

Duotrope (paid subscription, free trial)

Grinder

Both will let you track where you've sent stories, how long they've been out, what the most recent return time was, and the average amount of time.

Generally speaking, it is highly unlikely you'll sell to one of the big magazines on your first try. Note this does not mean that you shouldn't try. It means that you should try many times. wotf011

Stewart C Baker - 1st place, Q2 V32
My contest history: Semi-finalist, R, HM, R, R, HM, HM, R, R, R, R, HM, R, R, R, R, Winner
My published fiction, poetry, &c.

Posted : February 15, 2013 6:08 pm

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