tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post7428898092160115645..comments2023-09-12T00:58:57.476-07:00Comments on Deborah Walker: Priorities for the Short Story Writer: Part One: SubmissionsDeborah Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-17854736323263009962012-11-18T01:03:50.060-08:002012-11-18T01:03:50.060-08:00Also, I kinda remember them in my head. Not that I...Also, I kinda remember them in my head. Not that I could reel them off. But if I see I magazine, I say to myself, ah, I've got a story with, or it's about time I sent them something new, etc. Deborah Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-53612157779410631142012-11-18T01:02:31.401-08:002012-11-18T01:02:31.401-08:00Nice use of reprints, Jeff. And you could still su...Nice use of reprints, Jeff. And you could still submit them to venues, if you wanted. Now that would really be working it. Deborah Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-92025574141618376022012-11-18T01:01:27.780-08:002012-11-18T01:01:27.780-08:00It's a bit of a pain sometimes, but it's g...It's a bit of a pain sometimes, but it's got to be done. And I guess you might be subbing in 2013, Eagle. Deborah Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-88100955450533829322012-11-13T10:16:33.177-08:002012-11-13T10:16:33.177-08:00Hi, widdershins. You beat me to it. I was just won...Hi, widdershins. You beat me to it. I was just wondering if to put up a DSF post. Thanks so much for stopping by. I appreciate it. Deborah Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-6582338478094669242012-11-11T23:38:42.581-08:002012-11-11T23:38:42.581-08:00About submissions? ... 'Speed of Love' ......About submissions? ... 'Speed of Love' ... glad you submitted it!widdershinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04205462833259334647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-90856015164427566752012-11-11T06:57:35.629-08:002012-11-11T06:57:35.629-08:00Great post, Deborah. My spreadsheet keeps everythi...Great post, Deborah. My spreadsheet keeps everything in order, and right now I've got probably half a dozen overdue that I should query + another four that need to find new homes ASAP. I try to get stories back out the same day they're rejected, but that doesn't always happen. Keep up the good work! I always enjoy reading your stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-42301691647707093282012-11-11T01:09:42.064-08:002012-11-11T01:09:42.064-08:00Fantastic, you sound like you're really on top...Fantastic, you sound like you're really on top of things, Erin. And I love the idea of having the future sub lined up, Erin. <br /><br />Yes, it can be time consuming. It's taken me over an hour to report my subs, amend my records and make two new submissions this morning. And that's time I could have been writing. But, like you, I figure it's part of being a published writer. <br /><br />Keep up the good work, Erin. Deborah Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-4537055146874885002012-11-10T20:55:33.875-08:002012-11-10T20:55:33.875-08:00It is difficult trying to keep track of submission...It is difficult trying to keep track of submissions and keeping them in progress. Whatever system you have going, I think it is a good one. <br /><br />Since I've been in W1S1 this year, I've noticed that my average is between 15 and 30 subs. I aim for 20, but see that number rise as I write a new story a week.<br /><br />I love Duotrope, but also keep my own record ... I have a list of what is in subs, what has been rejected and by who, and stories lined up for future subs, because sometimes I find a venue that might fit perfect for one sub that is already in a no SS sub, and so I make a note of that. I have several stories listed and ready for a future sub so when that big R comes along, I've already got another venue lined up. <br /><br />That said, it is still a lot to keep track of, and I find that I do spend more time in the subbing process when I'd rather being in the writing process, but I figure that's just a part of being a writer. As for queries, I rarely send them out. Perhaps I'm overly patient or am afraid of forcing a rejection ; ]<br /><br />Keep up the good work, Deborah. Your numbers are astounding and at the same time, inspiring.EChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09359075647077590741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-57950408060587726362012-11-09T18:50:29.425-08:002012-11-09T18:50:29.425-08:00I've never submitted a short story (or novel o...I've never submitted a short story (or novel or anything else, for that matter) but I'm impressed by your numbers--40-60 stories sounds like a lot to keep track of and remember!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-73370929773028977192012-11-09T11:48:19.917-08:002012-11-09T11:48:19.917-08:00Congrats on meeting your W1S1 goals. I use Duotrop...Congrats on meeting your W1S1 goals. I use Duotrope for tracking. I'm torn between writing a story and finding a market or writing a story specific to a market. As for reprints, I'm publishing them as collections or singles via Kindle on Amazon.Jeff Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08374806472853391788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-17740306472701400842012-11-09T08:58:46.648-08:002012-11-09T08:58:46.648-08:00This sounds like a great process for short story s...This sounds like a great process for short story subs! I haven't subbed shorts for a while, but if I do, I'll keep these tips in mind!Shalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-74765881726368433782012-11-09T05:49:39.845-08:002012-11-09T05:49:39.845-08:00Hi, Simon. I hope I haven't posted the obvious...Hi, Simon. I hope I haven't posted the obvious. I thought it might be helpful because I'd slipped behind on the querying and the reprint subs myself. Deborah Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-83586406780803242742012-11-09T05:37:21.402-08:002012-11-09T05:37:21.402-08:00Some great advice there, Deborah. I use some softw...Some great advice there, Deborah. I use some software of my own to track submissions - the sort of thing you can do via Duotrope too.<br /><br />Not to self: make more reprint submissions.<br /><br />"Do not get discouraged by rejection." - absolutely.Simon Kewinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537163555998763769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-16488952627256868762012-11-09T05:08:49.873-08:002012-11-09T05:08:49.873-08:00I have a theory/dream that there's such a thin...I have a theory/dream that there's such a thing as a pity acceptance. If you sub 100 times to a venue without a sale they have to publish you. Deborah Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-10868421101699167222012-11-09T05:07:51.780-08:002012-11-09T05:07:51.780-08:00You should work the reprint markets, Cate. Come on...You should work the reprint markets, Cate. Come on. One a day for the next five days. You'll feel good. Deborah Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-78027266296865740392012-11-09T04:26:50.362-08:002012-11-09T04:26:50.362-08:00I'm woefully lapse at sending out reprints - a...I'm woefully lapse at sending out reprints - actually on subs in general lately. My race level is at 6 :(Cate Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634397106201021055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1285825281902714579.post-41474782140668724762012-11-09T04:15:30.471-08:002012-11-09T04:15:30.471-08:00Great advice. I have a spreadsheet that I started ...Great advice. I have a spreadsheet that I started using early in 2012... I've switched since then to Duotrope, but I still like my spreadsheet better so I maintain it as well. <br /><br />I suppose it is a numbers game. I'm pretty sure I'll soon overwhelm the market with my short stories and someone will have to buy a piece soon. Even if it's by accident'Rusty Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887821877521181811noreply@blogger.com