woman's weekly.bmp I had my first woman's magazine short story back in yesterday's post, from Woman's Weekly. The story was one I'd written a while ago inspired by my second Dr Midas book. I'm not really surprised I got a standard rejection back as it was a bit dark - with more of a 'Tales of the Unexpected' vibe. It certainly wasn't a typical woman's magazine story but I thought it was worth a shot at WW as I've read they don't just want boy meets girl stories. I sent the story out on September 11th so a response has taken seven weeks, which is quicker than I'd expected given they receive so many submissions every month. I have sent them other stories, including one earlier than that which I'm a little more hopeful about as I've also read they look at them in strict order of arrival. Other writers have also mentioned that the magazine sometimes includes a tick box form with stories that are closer to acceptance. I received just a nicely worded, standard letter that says: "The Editor thanks you very much for submitting the enclosed manuscript, but regrets that it is not quite suitable for her requirements." Followed by details of where to write for fiction guidelines. Now I have to have a think if it's worth sending it somewhere else, I'm thinking of maybe Writers' Forum or The Weekly News. I'll have to start a new file for my short stories submissions now, oh and I've still got to find a way of stopping my dog getting to them first. Yet again this one will be put away looking like it's been hole-punched all over!
Add a Comment
new posts in all blogs
By: Susan Humphrey,
on 10/29/2008
Blog: Writer's Block (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: 11669, 11649, 16456, 19934, 19531, 1069, 20741, 20735, 20737, 20743, 20739, 17350, Add a tag
Viewing: Blog Posts Tagged with: 20735, Most Recent at Top [Help]
Results 1 - 1 of 1
By: Susan Humphrey,
on 10/29/2008
Blog: Writer's Block (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: 11669, 11649, 16456, 19934, 19531, 1069, 20741, 20735, 20737, 20743, 20739, 17350, Add a tag
