Listing future publications

billyf027 · Mar 23, 2007

Should I list stories that have been accepted for publication but not actually published yet in cover letters?

Kate Thornton · Mar 23, 2007

You could say something like, "and my story, "A Little Night Music" has been accepted for June publication by "Sewage Monthly"...

Or maybe, "and I have stories coming out in "Advanced Modeling" and "Cornerstone Gibberish" later this month..."

If you think it's necessary to mention credits. I usually don't bother unless they ask me for a short bio or something.

Susan Flemming · Mar 23, 2007

I'd consider mentioning it if it was one to a well known market.

Another thing I'd take into consideration is whether or not the publication has been established for a while and likely to stay that way. I've had work accepted for publication, only to have the magazine fold before my story could appear.

emeraldcite · Mar 23, 2007

I always say "forthcoming"

Jamesaritchie · Mar 23, 2007

Future

Yes, of course.

Stijn Hommes · May 21, 2007

Yes, by all means mention forthcoming publications if they are relevant to the submission you are making (or your only credit).

Listing future publications

billyf027

Kate Thornton

Still Happy to be Here. Or Anywhere

Susan Flemming

emeraldcite

Art is Resistance

Jamesaritchie

Stijn Hommes

Know what you write...