I hope this is in the right place. I thought the editors might be able to answer this. Mods, move as appropriate!
So. I've written a short story in which I quote some poetry that is under copyright protection. I've been to the publisher's site and it looks like you have to already know where the story will be published before you can ask permission to use the quotes. My question is this: will a journal editor to whom I submit the story expect that I've already obtained permission before submitting? And if so, how on earth is this done? Also, will my chances of acceptance be diminished by the use of said quotes? They're integral to the story, so I'd rather not cut them.
Thanks much for help!!
So. I've written a short story in which I quote some poetry that is under copyright protection. I've been to the publisher's site and it looks like you have to already know where the story will be published before you can ask permission to use the quotes. My question is this: will a journal editor to whom I submit the story expect that I've already obtained permission before submitting? And if so, how on earth is this done? Also, will my chances of acceptance be diminished by the use of said quotes? They're integral to the story, so I'd rather not cut them.
Thanks much for help!!