tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post309867965233794802..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Submitting to Anthologies: What You Should Know and Why You Should Give It a TryAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-56993927589775504852016-01-16T14:30:47.387-05:002016-01-16T14:30:47.387-05:00blessings....
hmmmmmm sounds like a good idea, i&...blessings....<br /><br />hmmmmmm sounds like a good idea, i'll share this with my daughter as she loves to write short stories.<br /><br />peace.<br />Rhapsody<br />http://rappingonamelody.blogspot.ca/<br />https://plus.google.com/101099217204323189067<br />http://www.shelfari.com/rhapsodyphoenix<br />http://twitter.com/rhapsodyphoenix<br />http://pinterest.com/rhapsodyphoenix/<br />https://www.facebook.com/RhapsodyPhoenix<br />http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/4a442621/rhapsody-phoenix<br />http://rhapsodyphoenix.tumblr.com/ Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-90534970407228917632016-01-16T04:45:22.633-05:002016-01-16T04:45:22.633-05:00I'm addicted to submitting to anthologies at t...I'm addicted to submitting to anthologies at the moment. Cleemckenzie is right it's a great way to know other writers and I've discovered some very inspiring indie publishing companies too. <br /><br />And don't be afraid - really, if they don't choose your story what have you lost?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03373795452273771571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-70648416614909387512016-01-14T13:02:14.041-05:002016-01-14T13:02:14.041-05:00First of all, congratulations on winning.
Some gre...First of all, congratulations on winning.<br />Some great encouragement here. Thanks for sharing.<br />I'll admit, my biggest obstacle is me. I'm always downplaying my own stories. Even the current one I've been publishing to my blog I have my own doubts about. What if it's not good enough? What if I'm just wasting someone's time? What if they don't like the direction I'm going?<br />I was considering joining this contest, but I let my self-doubt get in the way.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-57893133967518420572016-01-13T15:40:04.240-05:002016-01-13T15:40:04.240-05:00Awesome thoughts. I think it really boils down to ...Awesome thoughts. I think it really boils down to a high concept and a strong voice. This anthology is going to be epic, eh?Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68302327137351170112016-01-13T10:59:15.945-05:002016-01-13T10:59:15.945-05:00Fantastic advice. I try to submit at the minimum s...Fantastic advice. I try to submit at the minimum six short stories a year. It's fun to try out other genres and styles. Can't wait to read your story! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-64431959706010112412016-01-13T02:21:32.829-05:002016-01-13T02:21:32.829-05:00Congratulations, L.G. Good luck on the anthology t...Congratulations, L.G. Good luck on the anthology too. :)Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-65157453478555919342016-01-12T18:33:10.185-05:002016-01-12T18:33:10.185-05:00Congrats on your win again L.G. Hope you're st...Congrats on your win again L.G. Hope you're still basking in the glory! Great post. I expect the Anthology will sell well. Can't wait to get my hands on a copy. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-35321632009304033772016-01-12T14:58:20.241-05:002016-01-12T14:58:20.241-05:00Wonderful advice L.G.! I often struggle with confi...Wonderful advice L.G.! I often struggle with confidence. I'm so very glad I submitted, and I'm honored I will be appearing alongside you in this anthology. Thank you again for being an inspiration!Sylvia Neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700149683391617521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-33863427436819450812016-01-12T09:52:29.554-05:002016-01-12T09:52:29.554-05:00Great advice, LG! This anthology contest was defin...Great advice, LG! This anthology contest was definitely outside of my writing comfort zone, but I'm so glad I did it. Thanks for the tips on finding more places to submit materials for anthologies. Congratulations, again, on your win. I can't wait to read your story! Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381887565717348293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-5001333837173129492016-01-11T18:41:00.452-05:002016-01-11T18:41:00.452-05:00Excellent points, LG. It was a privilege reading F...Excellent points, LG. It was a privilege reading FWH. I was swept away immediately and so sad when the story ended far too soon. That is a gift. Congratulations. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-67707203459867490552016-01-11T17:58:23.020-05:002016-01-11T17:58:23.020-05:00Great advice, Laura, and I love that you shared th...Great advice, Laura, and I love that you shared the struggle of getting your piece done for the IWSG anthology. I did too, this was the first time I've tried speculative fiction. I felt much like you but with the help of research and the advice of other writers I kept at it too. I'm so glad I did. I can't wait to see the finished product! Congratulations!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-28454258871958240442016-01-11T17:28:25.317-05:002016-01-11T17:28:25.317-05:00Writing out the guidelines is an excellent idea!
...Writing out the guidelines is an excellent idea! <br />Congratulations, L.G! Thanks for sharing pieces of your<br />journey, it's highly encouraging:-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-86765081043444438642016-01-11T14:52:48.043-05:002016-01-11T14:52:48.043-05:00Excellent tips, L.G. I won't forget them.Excellent tips, L.G. I won't forget them. Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-85493963990029972712016-01-11T14:45:57.818-05:002016-01-11T14:45:57.818-05:00Your story was great, L.G.
Thanks for the advice.Your story was great, L.G.<br />Thanks for the advice.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-23190551990335388882016-01-11T14:34:46.446-05:002016-01-11T14:34:46.446-05:00Anthologies are a great way to get to know other w...Anthologies are a great way to get to know other writers, too. I've enjoyed being in a couple, but I'm out of time these days, so I can't take advantage of them. Kind of miss the excitement.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-36380751264444839512016-01-11T14:32:02.857-05:002016-01-11T14:32:02.857-05:00Congrats on Felix, L. G.Congrats on Felix, L. G.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-66777072590717681202016-01-11T14:22:58.132-05:002016-01-11T14:22:58.132-05:00Writing out the guidelines is a good idea.Writing out the guidelines is a good idea.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-69480660370444043732016-01-11T14:10:39.973-05:002016-01-11T14:10:39.973-05:00Thanks everyone! The kind words mean a lot! I...Thanks everyone! The kind words mean a lot! I'm still trying to get used to the fact that I might have useful advice to offer people. It's all part of being an insecure writer, I suppose.L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-22737277724515552252016-01-11T13:54:08.116-05:002016-01-11T13:54:08.116-05:00Congratulations again on your win. I am really lo...Congratulations again on your win. I am really looking forward to reading the anthology.<br />And yay for perseverance. And stepping outside of your comfort zone.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-86390071992228335832016-01-11T13:04:40.258-05:002016-01-11T13:04:40.258-05:00This is all wonderful advice. I've had intent...This is all wonderful advice. I've had intentions with no initiative and that's bad. A few years ago I did submit a story that got accepted into an anthology but I forget what the collection was. I know it was listed on Amazon for a while.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-24230394915735106832016-01-11T09:42:17.838-05:002016-01-11T09:42:17.838-05:00Try away is the best tip indeed, can't hurt.Try away is the best tip indeed, can't hurt.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-15169534428952141392016-01-11T09:21:42.209-05:002016-01-11T09:21:42.209-05:00Hi LG - how many of us mis-read instructions ... I...Hi LG - how many of us mis-read instructions ... I'm doing it all the time - but as you mention here ..it'd be an essential for submitting a story - why waste that time.<br /><br />But write, just write ... and good luck to one and all - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-25378618659935413802016-01-11T09:14:49.293-05:002016-01-11T09:14:49.293-05:00Great advice.
Good post.Great advice.<br /><br />Good post.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-6306921314193124872016-01-11T09:14:38.969-05:002016-01-11T09:14:38.969-05:00Good advice. The anthology theme did scare me off....Good advice. The anthology theme did scare me off. Might just try next time around. Thanks, LG!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-20285116634792758252016-01-11T09:12:36.354-05:002016-01-11T09:12:36.354-05:00Great tips, thank you. Confidence is a key part of...Great tips, thank you. Confidence is a key part of the submission process.<br /><br />Congrats on your win!Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.com