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An odd question that on the surface is easily answered; the question extends to application of 'published' status to competition submissions (ie. Glimmer Train, WotF).
Back in 2000, I submitted a manuscript for publication by Palladiumbooks for their Rifts: Role-Playing Game. There it is, (http://palladium-store.com/1001/product/837-Rifts-World-Book-22-Free-Quebec.html), my name in print; okay, so I'm published. Is that the long-and-short of it?
Some competitions quote specific criteria for what is considered 'published,' such as simply "Paid," "Paid XYZ amount," or a certain circulation amount. As a private company, Palladiumbooks is not in the habit of releasing circulation numbers.
As an example, Writers of the Future states the following:
So, does an RPG book of unknown circulation count against any of the abovelisted restrictions?
An odd question that on the surface is easily answered; the question extends to application of 'published' status to competition submissions (ie. Glimmer Train, WotF).
Back in 2000, I submitted a manuscript for publication by Palladiumbooks for their Rifts: Role-Playing Game. There it is, (http://palladium-store.com/1001/product/837-Rifts-World-Book-22-Free-Quebec.html), my name in print; okay, so I'm published. Is that the long-and-short of it?
Some competitions quote specific criteria for what is considered 'published,' such as simply "Paid," "Paid XYZ amount," or a certain circulation amount. As a private company, Palladiumbooks is not in the habit of releasing circulation numbers.
As an example, Writers of the Future states the following:
The Contest is open only to those who have not professionally published a novel or short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short stories, in any medium. Professional publication is deemed to be payment, and at least 5,000 copies, or 5,000 hits.
So, does an RPG book of unknown circulation count against any of the abovelisted restrictions?