Posted: Jul 9, 08 6:51am
I discovered a tiny on-line magazine, Tiny Lights Publications, that wants contributions about some aspect of writing. I've submitted 2 and each was accepted for their publication. The reason I am mentioning this is that it seems to be an appropriate place for others in Tier II to also submit because it asks for our experiences in a particular aspect of writing, not a professional's POV. It must be well-written but it looks for the experiental responses that their readers can relate to, not some words of wisdom in which one-size-fits-all.
One note of caution: Make sure you correct for grammar, spelling and punctuation and write it in straightforward prose. 500 words doesn't leave much room for strings of adjectives or careless adverbs. I've read many of the other contributors' work there and many of our members write as well or better than many of them. Soooooo .... whatcha waiting for?
Below is the note I got from the editor. It includes an URL. Take a peek at the website. Each month there is a different topic. The most recent one I had acceptance for is on the topic: "How do you deal with rejection?" Each month brings a different topic and the parameters are "500 words or less." Would you believe I could say anything in 500 words or less?
Just for kicks, I made this one exactly 500 words. That took an extra half-hour, but I played that concept into how NOT to get rejected by not following instructions! I always try to add an element of information along with the experiential material. That is just my style - even when I'm not talking about writing.
Especially if you have never been published, take a shot. What do you have to lose other than your virginity ... and what's that worth nowadays?
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Hi! Meant to thank you for your submission! Look for it in August!
Susan
Susan Bono, Editor
Tiny Lights Publications
P.O. Box 928
Petaluma, CA 94953
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The moral of this story is: Even after you have been paid for your writing, it isn't too late to write for fun just to see your name in print - even if it is cyber print ... and to know that your words have value to someone. For me, value was never in $$$ signs. Heck, I could make enough money to survive just standing on a street corner and asking strangers for contributions if push came to shove.
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