Discussion: Q4 Volume 37

I just finally emotionally rebounded from my Q2 R, gonna start working on a Q4 entry today. Happy writing to everyone.

I'm glad you've rebounded. Sometimes it hits hard. Good Luck on Q4.

Glad you've put it behind you Sally.  Now get your revenge by writing a winning story. 

Q4: July 1, 2020 - September 31, 2020

Hi Dustin, thank you for the extra day, but September usually only has 30 days, not 31.

Hey, that's right before September 32nd!

(Fix'd.)

Thanks to Reuben's assistance with getting butt in chair, I've got my first draft complete!
Now I edit until the deadline.

Thanks to Reuben's assistance with getting butt in chair, I've got my first draft complete!
Now I edit until the deadline.

Woohoo!

Well the story I was thinking of submitting for Q4 has just been accepted for publication in a time travel anthology. Obviously I’m pleased, but I’m now wondering if I should have submitted it to WotF instead!

Congratulations!

Well the story I was thinking of submitting for Q4 has just been accepted for publication in a time travel anthology. Obviously I’m pleased, but I’m now wondering if I should have submitted it to WotF instead!

No point in wondering that (although I've done the same thing myself in the past, I will admit). What works for one market doesn't necessarily work for others. Half the stories I've sold are edits of stories that got an R or an HM at WotF. The only thing you know for sure and certain is--you sold a story! And that's awesome!

The only thing you know for sure and certain is--you sold a story! And that's awesome!

Congratulations Woodstock. Remember the one about the bird in the hand, is worth two in the bush. Enjoy the success of a sale. You've earned it.

My Q4 entry entered my realm of awareness today. The story resides in my thoughts waiting to be shared with the known world. It has a character, with a problem, in context that is rather extreme. I just have to find my MC's heart's desire and it will be easy-peasy from there on.

Thanks everyone. I’m just thinking maybe it was my best chance to get anywhere with WotF. But of course I’m excited to be in the time travel anthology!

Well the story I was thinking of submitting for Q4 has just been accepted for publication in a time travel anthology. Obviously I’m pleased, but I’m now wondering if I should have submitted it to WotF instead!

Congratulations! And that’s always the quandary, but you just have to be happy for the sale and that your words will be read.

Looking for 1 or 2 Alpha readers. Grammar should be good, commas, are all over the place, but does the story work? 4400 words. I can return an under 10k swap after Aug 5th.

Looking for 1 or 2 Alpha readers. Grammar should be good, commas, are all over the place, but does the story work? 4400 words. I can return an under 10k swap after Aug 5th.

I can read it on Friday if that helps (I've e-mailed you). I owe you a 450 too!

Looking for 1 or 2 Alpha readers. Grammar should be good, commas, are all over the place, but does the story work? 4400 words. I can return an under 10k swap after Aug 5th.

I'll take a look if you like. You should have my email address.

Looking for 1 or 2 Alpha readers. Grammar should be good, commas, are all over the place, but does the story work? 4400 words. I can return an under 10k swap after Aug 5th.

I'm down. send me a pm.

My Q4 is still running the gauntlet as it makes the rounds through my critique group, so I'm hoping to have it back soon to post in the critique threads for feedback.

Well the story I was thinking of submitting for Q4 has just been accepted for publication in a time travel anthology. Obviously I’m pleased, but I’m now wondering if I should have submitted it to WotF instead!

Congratulations! And that’s always the quandary, but you just have to be happy for the sale and that your words will be read.

Thank you

Thanks all!

I will follow up.

Looking for 1 or 2 Alpha readers. Grammar should be good, commas, are all over the place, but does the story work? 4400 words. I can return an under 10k swap after Aug 5th.

Congrats on getting through the 1st draft. Although two have already offered, I'd be more than willing to give it a look, too.

Well the story I was thinking of submitting for Q4 has just been accepted for publication in a time travel anthology. Obviously I’m pleased, but I’m now wondering if I should have submitted it to WotF instead!

Congrats! Any sell is a win!

Well the story I was thinking of submitting for Q4 has just been accepted for publication in a time travel anthology. Obviously I’m pleased, but I’m now wondering if I should have submitted it to WotF instead!

Congrats! Any sell is a win!

Yes, true. Thanks

Well the story I was thinking of submitting for Q4 has just been accepted for publication in a time travel anthology. Obviously I’m pleased, but I’m now wondering if I should have submitted it to WotF instead!

Congrats! What is the name of that anthology?

Well the story I was thinking of submitting for Q4 has just been accepted for publication in a time travel anthology. Obviously I’m pleased, but I’m now wondering if I should have submitted it to WotF instead!

Congrats! What is the name of that anthology?

Thanks! It doesn’t have a name yet, but it’s being published by Smoking Pen Press.

Looking for 1 or 2 Alpha readers.

Does that make me an alpha male?

Looking for 1 or 2 Alpha readers. Grammar should be good, commas, are all over the place, but does the story work? 4400 words. I can return an under 10k swap after Aug 5th.

Congrats on getting through the 1st draft. Although two have already offered, I'd be more than willing to give it a look, too.

Sabine,
Can I request a read after the inevitable revisions from the first round of critiques?

Looking for 1 or 2 Alpha readers.

Does that make me an alpha male?

Do you have a Pack?

I've got a 6 pack.

(In the fridge waiting to be drunk.)

Huzzah!
That counts.

Well the story I was thinking of submitting for Q4 has just been accepted for publication in a time travel anthology. Obviously I’m pleased, but I’m now wondering if I should have submitted it to WotF instead!

Congrats! What is the name of that anthology?

Thanks! It doesn’t have a name yet, but it’s being published by Smoking Pen Press.

Selling a story is a HUGE achievement! Good for you!