Greetings all, long time writer, first time cooler...
I submitted a short story to an anthology. Their guidelines said that they would respond "within two weeks." The guidelines also advised that should two weeks pass with no word, I should write them an email asking about it.
Well, you know what happened (based on the fact that I'm posting here). The two weeks passed with no word. I sent an email. No response; not even an acknowledgement that they received the story or the followup email. Nada.
There is nothing at the editors' website to indicate any cause for delay.
On one hand, I want to give these editors every opportunity to read, enjoy, and accept my story. On the other hand, if it's not going to be accepted, I want my storyback out on the street hustling at another market seeking employment.
How long should I wait? Should I assume that whoever is fielding their email is asleep at the switch, politely withdraw my story and move on? Is there some grace period I should offer? Waiting indefinitely for someone to ask me to dance is not an option I'm willing to entertain.
You know the situation; what are your thoughts?
- Rob
I submitted a short story to an anthology. Their guidelines said that they would respond "within two weeks." The guidelines also advised that should two weeks pass with no word, I should write them an email asking about it.
Well, you know what happened (based on the fact that I'm posting here). The two weeks passed with no word. I sent an email. No response; not even an acknowledgement that they received the story or the followup email. Nada.
There is nothing at the editors' website to indicate any cause for delay.
On one hand, I want to give these editors every opportunity to read, enjoy, and accept my story. On the other hand, if it's not going to be accepted, I want my story
How long should I wait? Should I assume that whoever is fielding their email is asleep at the switch, politely withdraw my story and move on? Is there some grace period I should offer? Waiting indefinitely for someone to ask me to dance is not an option I'm willing to entertain.
You know the situation; what are your thoughts?
- Rob