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'Twas but a dream of thee
El Jefe
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Out on a limb
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Calling AWers w/ Short Stories!
So Pthom and I have been colluding about a project for a couple of weeks, and we're ready to go public:
Announcing the First Absolute Write Speculative Fiction Short Story Anthology! We're looking for a few great (short) stories from AWers: *We really can't include stories longer than 10,000 words. *Stories should have strong SpecFic elements (science fiction, fantasy, magical realism, horror, paranormal, etc.). *Stories must be written within the last year. *No reprints, please. We want to showcase fresh new talent. We will pay 2¢ per word for accepted stories. We ask for one-time rights to simultaneously produce an e-book version and a print version. You may submit your story (in standard manuscript format) in as an .rtf email attachment to: submissions@absolutewrite.com Submissions close September 1, 2011! Proposed date of publication of the anthology is Thanksgiving. If you have questions, by all means ask. Send a PM with your question to the moderator of the genre SF/F forum (that's Pthom, otherwise known as Peter).
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Don't fix what ain't broke.
AW Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bend, Ore
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The Great Absolute Write Spec Fiction Anthology!
It's here, folks. We're gonna do it. Check out the announcement at top of this forum.
Get your fingers oiled up...there's just 31 days left to submit! ETA: FAQs of interest. Read this post.
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Just a Fairy Princess
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Enchanted Forest and/or editing cave
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oh my cheese and crackers!!!
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MacAllister's Official Minion & Greeter
AW Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: The Prairies and Lakes
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That's so cool. I wish I was a writer.
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Stranger
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Majorly cool, but my last short seems to have turned novel. Must write another quickly! This is an awesome opportunity :P.
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In Time-Out For My Sins
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: My shed
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Ooooooooooh... *eyes widen*
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Don't fix what ain't broke.
AW Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bend, Ore
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Very (very, very) short stories are definitely welcome. We're looking at a total word count for the entire book that approaches something like 90,000 words. So the shorter the submissions, the greater the chances of more of you getting in.
How d'ya like THAT syntax?
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~ Vita Brevis, Ars Longa ~ "There is a technical, literary term for those who mistake the opinions and beliefs of characters in a novel for those of the author. The term is 'idiot.'" —Larry Niven, quoted by S. M. Stirling. SaraP advises to just go back and ass it in. |
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Lost in Translation
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Second star on the right and on 'til morning.
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Damn, time to get off my ass and start writing.
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Doing Pirate things...
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: ...on my pirate ship.
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The thread, I found it. Sounds like fun!
Now to think of an interesting idea.
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The Sarcasm Fairy
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Midlands, UK
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*le gasp!*
So many ideas... which to pick... I'm excited!
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Do not taunt Happy Fun Mod
AW Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: the everlasting universe of things
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Huh. Well I guess I'm going to have to write something, then.
-Suzanne
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Not really a wizard
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Back home
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This looks great! I think I may have a story that fits the bill.
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Re-NaNoing
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Texas
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Ha, I was going to ask about flash fiction. Question answered. Awesome.
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practical experience, FTW
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Manchester UK
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Ok, now to choose which of the several as yet unpublished shorts I have knocking around to send in...
Any word on multiple subs? Or should I check the announcement first?
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我的身分還是秘密.
Join Date: May 2006
Location: 神出鬼没像那暗夜的噩夢.
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I wrote something special for this when I first heard the rumor.
If it isn't the weirdest thing in the slush pile, I'll eat my socks.
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They've been very bad, Mr Flibble
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: We couldn't possibly do that. Who'd clear up the mess?
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OoooOoooOoooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOHH!
Godsdamn, I need a prompt, stat! |
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Expert Procrastinator
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: New England
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Awesome!
Let's see if I can challenge myself to write something short
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Gametrovert
Join Date: May 2010
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now I have 4 things to submit in August... luckily one is written just needs edits. 1 in draft, one in idea mode and this one, just need to pick a story. And I think I know what one it will be
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Left-Handed Black Pen User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: In La La Land
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I wrote this in my notes of things to do list, I am so siked up for this...I haven't even started. Gonna do me bestest! Good Luck all!
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Ghost horse.
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Quote:
http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220734 (It would be hilarious if everyone used those prompts )
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Publish or Die Trying
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: FWB, FL, USA
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Are there general guidelines as to taste/preferences?
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practical experience, FTW
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Manchester UK
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Ok, I now know what I am submitting... it came down to a choice of two and I erred on the side of sci fi rather than urban fantasy... still want to submit the other one, though. Still, have sent it off to a beta reader for a bit of a polish...
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That kid is BACK on the escalator!
Join Date: Nov 2010
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Now I ask that you click the link for me. Then write my entry. You know, cause you're that awesomely awesome.
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'Twas but a dream of thee
El Jefe
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Out on a limb
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We're taking a wide-angle approach to that question, expecting that something serendipitous will emerge among the stories to nudge the direction of the anthology.
One story at a time, please. If you get a rejection and there's still time, you're welcome to send another, then.
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The Sarcasm Fairy
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Midlands, UK
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Important additional information: are you accepting stories from outside the U.S.? And would we still get paid in dollars?
*is in Britain*
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