So, I've been writing mainly for fun and self expression and never really considered publishing my work until recently. I had an amazing oppurtunity to study in England last semester and work one on one with a well known author on a couple of short stories and my writing technique. I've gotten fantastic and postive feedback, so I've decided to test the publishing waters and see what it holds.
So, I'm completely clueless when it comes to this entire publishing thing. Any help would be awesome.
I guess the first thing is, can I submit pieces that I've entered in contests. I have two short stories, both of which have won my University's annual creative writing contest (2 years in a row whoot!). Looking over the stipulations of the contest, nothing was written about recirculating the pieces.
Also, what is involved in a cover letter? Should I mention the pieces won prizes?
Finally, any suggestions on South Asian/diaspora markets or any markets really would be awesome. Right now I'm looking at Kartika Review, which seems to fit my pieces.
Sorry for the long post. Thanks
So, I'm completely clueless when it comes to this entire publishing thing. Any help would be awesome.
I guess the first thing is, can I submit pieces that I've entered in contests. I have two short stories, both of which have won my University's annual creative writing contest (2 years in a row whoot!). Looking over the stipulations of the contest, nothing was written about recirculating the pieces.
Also, what is involved in a cover letter? Should I mention the pieces won prizes?
Finally, any suggestions on South Asian/diaspora markets or any markets really would be awesome. Right now I'm looking at Kartika Review, which seems to fit my pieces.
Sorry for the long post. Thanks