Publishing Short Stories | Short Fiction Deep Dive #4

To wrap up this series on short stories, we're covering the final stage in a short story's journey: publishing! Like with a novel, there are multiple different publication routes, including both indie and traditional options, as well as options for publishing individual stories or collections.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - Publishing a collection (options)
2:28 - Publishing individual pieces (options)
3:11 - Publishing in literary magazines
3:36 - Finding places to submit
4:12 - Get organized
5:20 - Read magazines
6:50 - Check submission guidelines
7:00 - Write a cover letter
8:20 - Submit in tiers
8:58 - Let rejection motivate you
11:08 - Read your contracts
13:59 - Contests

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[gregbarkhamjr]

Currently editing my first short story! Sitting at about 4500 words, and hoping to begin submitting later this week!

[galaxylucia]

Thank you Shaelin and Reedsy!! This was super helpful!

[lakeshagadson]

Editing and publishing go well together

[DavidMotutu]

Thank you so much for the several education on writing great stories. They have enormously impacted my writing. Thank you. But could you give me the list of reputable journals open to unpublished African writers. I hope to get my stories hooked up on the platforms for international readers. Thank you.

[jayashreechakravarthy]

Tsugumi is removed from the operations.

[jayashreechakravarthy]

Shaelin will fill in for tsugumi. Nothing against my wishes.

[jayashreechakravarthy]

Make an APP. Abbie’s in charge. Abhigel will check.

[kouji]

Do you recommend grammar check apps for writting?

[jayashreechakravarthy]

I’ll work from home. Will never attend the office. They’ll make me a liaison for India.

[u_t_d_s_h-_a]

It's been a while since a really good short story (novella), came along.