Have any SFs heard yet? Because my inbox is still quiet, despite me checking it every 30 seconds or so. Wondering if that means SF is a possibility, or HM emails still going out, or if mine is lost in the slush (too soon for me to bother them by asking).
Unless the email is in your spam folder, I think it's very possible you are one of the semifinalists. Fingers crossed for you!Have any SFs heard yet? Because my inbox is still quiet, despite me checking it every 30 seconds or so. Wondering if that means SF is a possibility, or HM emails still going out, or if mine is lost in the slush (too soon for me to bother them by asking).
WOTF results:
Vol 42: Q1 SHM, Q2 SHM, Q3 on final edits
running totals to date:
WOTF: 6 Rs, 3 RWCs, 8 HMs, 2 SHMs
IOTF: 4 Rs, 3 HMs
Check out my new website: https://www.amyrwethingtonwriterofspeculativeworlds.com/
According to Winston Churchill, "success is going from failure to failure with enthusiasm"
Somehow I lost my Guthington profile, but it's me. Amy Wethington = Guthington = Physa
Congrats to all that got an award!
I thought I was on a roll and consistent with my writing.... and then ..... this story just didn't quite work for them. Ouch. Oh well, we all have to take some rejections at some point. And don't take for granted the Honorable Mentions 
You did good!
Now to re-work and resubmit.
2022 vol 39 Q4: HM
2023 vol 40 Q1: HM
2023 vol 40 Q4: HM
2024 vol 42 Q2: submitted: awaiting results
@laselby I got a call from Joni a short time ago that I'm a Finalist! I hope that's also the reason you haven't heard yet!
@stricklandia Congrats! That must feel really good! Relish in it
2022 vol 39 Q4: HM
2023 vol 40 Q1: HM
2023 vol 40 Q4: HM
2024 vol 42 Q2: submitted: awaiting results
@stricklandia congrats!
I guess either you didn't pick up to the first call, or they got out of order doing things early this quarter. Either way, fantastic news! 
"...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: SHM Q3: P 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: 82 submitted 4 acceptances
2024: 53 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
@stricklandia congrats!
I guess either you didn't pick up to the first call, or they got out of order doing things early this quarter. Either way, fantastic news!
Apparently they're out of order due to being behind this quarter (which is also why I'm allowed to share my news now).
@laselby I got a call from Joni a short time ago that I'm a Finalist! I hope that's also the reason you haven't heard yet!
@stricklandia, Big Congrats!! Enjoy it and best of luck!!
F x1
SHM x4
HM x12
RWC x1
R Dozens
Though it may feel like it in the depths of rejection, no one is alone in the writing world. You are not alone. Take advantage of every opportunity you have to help others and help yourself. Continue your work because the world needs you. We need you
Over the years I've done far more crits than I've received here and in Scribophile, but I've gradually been doing less writing and crits
This time I helped KWQ with his entry, and got him to look at mine which I'd already submitted - to see in advance why it would get R or RWC. He was mainly positive and identified nothing that shouted RWC.
Thanks anyway.
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@laselby I got a call from Joni a short time ago that I'm a Finalist! I hope that's also the reason you haven't heard yet!
That's awesome! Congratulations!
Writers of the Future stats:
V32: Q3 - R
V33: Q3 - R
V39: Q4 - RWC
V40: RWC, R, HM, HM
V41: R, HM, RWC, HM
V42: Q1 - HM, Q2 - HM, Q3 - WIP
All markets submission stats:
242 Submissions
231 Rejections
31 Personal Rejections
1 Acceptances
Super congrats to you Michael! Fingers and toes crossed for you as you wait on that second call!@stricklandia congrats!
I guess either you didn't pick up to the first call, or they got out of order doing things early this quarter. Either way, fantastic news!
Apparently they're out of order due to being behind this quarter (which is also why I'm allowed to share my news now).
WOTF results:
Vol 42: Q1 SHM, Q2 SHM, Q3 on final edits
running totals to date:
WOTF: 6 Rs, 3 RWCs, 8 HMs, 2 SHMs
IOTF: 4 Rs, 3 HMs
Check out my new website: https://www.amyrwethingtonwriterofspeculativeworlds.com/
According to Winston Churchill, "success is going from failure to failure with enthusiasm"
Somehow I lost my Guthington profile, but it's me. Amy Wethington = Guthington = Physa
Though it may feel like it in the depths of rejection, no one is alone in the writing world. You are not alone. Take advantage of every opportunity you have to help others and help yourself. Continue your work because the world needs you. We need you
Over the years I've done far more crits than I've received here and in Scribophile, but I've gradually been doing less writing and crits
This time I helped KWQ with his entry, and got him to look at mine which I'd already submitted - to see in advance why it would get R or RWC. He was mainly positive and identified nothing that shouted RWC.
Thanks anyway.
All I can figure is that your writing is growing in a different direction from WOTF as a market. I've read some of your stories and you are a top-notch writer. And you've definitely helped me in the past to improve my story writing craft and break into the HM barrier. I've been analyzing the stories that have made it into the recent anthologies and there is a definite shift in what they seem to be looking for. It's a whole different team of first readers and coordinating judge. I think that it's hard to adjust sometimes. Anyway, don't be discouraged. Believe in your stories and your writing. Sending you hugs and positive writing energy.
WOTF results:
Vol 42: Q1 SHM, Q2 SHM, Q3 on final edits
running totals to date:
WOTF: 6 Rs, 3 RWCs, 8 HMs, 2 SHMs
IOTF: 4 Rs, 3 HMs
Check out my new website: https://www.amyrwethingtonwriterofspeculativeworlds.com/
According to Winston Churchill, "success is going from failure to failure with enthusiasm"
Somehow I lost my Guthington profile, but it's me. Amy Wethington = Guthington = Physa
@stricklandia Congrats
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right."~ Henry Ford
2025 V42: RWC, HM (HM Resubmit), Submitted, Ideas swirling about
2024 V41: RWC (HM Resubmit), HM, RWC, Finalist (RWC Resubmit)
2023 V40: HM, HM, R, HM
2022 V39: SHM, HM, Semi-finalist, HM (HM Resubmit)
2021 V38: ---HM (R Resubmit)
2020 V37: -R--
@gideonpsmith Thanks for the support. It is at least nice to have folks who understand the ups and downs...
F x1
SHM x4
HM x12
RWC x1
R Dozens
