Just in case anyone thinks that in my previous post I meant that writing micro-fiction is easy, I don't.
It's difficult to think of an interesting scenario that can capture the imagination in so few words.
The good thing about micro-fiction, however, is that it is less time-consuming (ie easier to polish and perfect a couple of hundred words than several thousand) and that there seems to be a good number of markets for it.
If anyone finds a market that pays for micro-fiction, please let me know!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Friday, April 4, 2008
THE DAY AFTER...
Yes, I kept looking at Alienskin all day yesterday, checking to see if it really was my story, my name/pseudonym against it.
Well, I have to make the most of it - it will only be on-line for two months!
It still gives a buzz, so I really recommend all unpublished writers out there to have a go at micro-fiction!
For me, I hope it's the first of many.
Well, I have to make the most of it - it will only be on-line for two months!
It still gives a buzz, so I really recommend all unpublished writers out there to have a go at micro-fiction!
For me, I hope it's the first of many.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
PUBLICATION DAY
Thanks to time zone differences, today is really my publication day!
Here is the link for anyone who is interested.
http://www.alienskinmag.com/flashmic10.htm
It's a micro-fiction piece, published by the wonderful Alienskin e-zine. I admire Alienskin - they seem genuinely interested in writing and encouraging new writers, they are a paying market, and best of all, they give feedback with rejections. Naturally they have the highest of standards and recognise genius... :)
Micro-fiction, in Alienskin's case anyway, is a story of exactly 150 words, no more and no less (think of Shylock and the pound of flesh). Very difficult... well, I was lucky with this one (Thanks, Toffee!).
It's weird seeing my name on the site. Great but kind of strange.
Here is the link for anyone who is interested.
http://www.alienskinmag.com/flashmic10.htm
It's a micro-fiction piece, published by the wonderful Alienskin e-zine. I admire Alienskin - they seem genuinely interested in writing and encouraging new writers, they are a paying market, and best of all, they give feedback with rejections. Naturally they have the highest of standards and recognise genius... :)
Micro-fiction, in Alienskin's case anyway, is a story of exactly 150 words, no more and no less (think of Shylock and the pound of flesh). Very difficult... well, I was lucky with this one (Thanks, Toffee!).
It's weird seeing my name on the site. Great but kind of strange.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
TODAY IS THE BIG DAY
I will always remember the day after April Fools Day as the day my first fiction piece was published. Today is the big day when my humble 150 words will be revealed to the public all across the world! :)
Unfortunately, it won't be GMT, so I may not get to see it myself today, but by tomorrow at the latest, I will post the link for all my fan to read.
Other news today - okay, it's not writing news but our Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has finally promised to resign on May 6th.
I felt a bit sorry for him as I listened to his statement, and while I am glad to see him go , I can't but wonder what will replace him.
Unfortunately, it won't be GMT, so I may not get to see it myself today, but by tomorrow at the latest, I will post the link for all my fan to read.
Other news today - okay, it's not writing news but our Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has finally promised to resign on May 6th.
I felt a bit sorry for him as I listened to his statement, and while I am glad to see him go , I can't but wonder what will replace him.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
APRIL - GOOD NEWS!
Technically the good news I received in March but I have decided to attribute it to April.
As you may recall from my February post (it's only two posts below this one!), I submitted a micro-fiction tale. Well, last night I checked my mail - and it has been accepted!! My first accepted fiction piece!
It's a really weird feeling - shock and awe could possibly be applicable words. It will be available on-line from tomorrow and for the next two months - wow, it's really exciting. Okay, I wish it was The Lucky Diamond that had been accepted (co-incidentally, I got another rejection for it yesterday, which Toffee tried to eat before I could read it) but it's still a fantastic feeling. For those of you who have experienced it - isn't it amazing?? For those that haven't - keep going, persevere, it's worth it!!!
Of course, now I'm wondering why I haven't submitted loads of other stuff this year - all I have to show for the three months of 2008 is my (successful *sigh in happiness * ) micro-fiction and a short story that I actually wrote last year.
Still, it's really motivating getting accepted. I have to write lots more shorts and build up that writing CV!
PS This is NOT an April Fool Day's trick - I will post the link to my story either tomorrow evening or Thursday morning!
As you may recall from my February post (it's only two posts below this one!), I submitted a micro-fiction tale. Well, last night I checked my mail - and it has been accepted!! My first accepted fiction piece!
It's a really weird feeling - shock and awe could possibly be applicable words. It will be available on-line from tomorrow and for the next two months - wow, it's really exciting. Okay, I wish it was The Lucky Diamond that had been accepted (co-incidentally, I got another rejection for it yesterday, which Toffee tried to eat before I could read it) but it's still a fantastic feeling. For those of you who have experienced it - isn't it amazing?? For those that haven't - keep going, persevere, it's worth it!!!
Of course, now I'm wondering why I haven't submitted loads of other stuff this year - all I have to show for the three months of 2008 is my (successful *sigh in happiness * ) micro-fiction and a short story that I actually wrote last year.
Still, it's really motivating getting accepted. I have to write lots more shorts and build up that writing CV!
PS This is NOT an April Fool Day's trick - I will post the link to my story either tomorrow evening or Thursday morning!
Monday, March 31, 2008
TIME TO SAY...I'M BACK!
I know it's been a while, but I was torn between keeping my flippant blog purely for family members or taking it a bit more seriously and posting things that other people could read (strangers!) without me dying of embarrassment!
I opted for the former!
Sorry it's been so long - I'll try and be a good little poster again (to paraphrase Frasier - I've been a bad blogger!)
So from April onwards I will be a new improved version!
I opted for the former!
Sorry it's been so long - I'll try and be a good little poster again (to paraphrase Frasier - I've been a bad blogger!)
So from April onwards I will be a new improved version!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
FEBRUARY
February begins today, Tuesday 12th. For me anyway, cos I was away for the first week of it, and then very tired the last few days (and lazy, I know).
Today I submitted a micro-fiction piece (150 words). Horror actually, though based on a true event. Should it be published, I will post a link to it! So February got off to a good start.
On the other hand, there was bad news too, with the LD failing to please again. I have decided to start a totally new book, because I can't submit sequels of the LD to agents until the LD gets accepted! (Sorry, Vickythistles64, but there will be slightly longer to wait for the third book in the series than expected).
Also changing my plans re stories that I write every week (only two done so far this year and neither publishable). I want to write for a specific market and try and submit one a week - even if only micro or flash fiction - my writing cv is currently very very short!
Enough said for today!
Today I submitted a micro-fiction piece (150 words). Horror actually, though based on a true event. Should it be published, I will post a link to it! So February got off to a good start.
On the other hand, there was bad news too, with the LD failing to please again. I have decided to start a totally new book, because I can't submit sequels of the LD to agents until the LD gets accepted! (Sorry, Vickythistles64, but there will be slightly longer to wait for the third book in the series than expected).
Also changing my plans re stories that I write every week (only two done so far this year and neither publishable). I want to write for a specific market and try and submit one a week - even if only micro or flash fiction - my writing cv is currently very very short!
Enough said for today!
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