Get Your Writing Published: How to Find Markets and Sell Stories

Publishing Your Fiction: A Comprehensive Guide

Ready to see your fiction in print? This course provides a complete roadmap for fiction writers looking to navigate the world of publication. Learn the essential steps to get your stories accepted and reach readers.

Mastering the Submission Process:

• Crafting Compelling Cover Letters: Discover how to write effective cover letters that grab editors' attention and highlight your story's potential.
• Manuscript Formatting: Understand standard manuscript formatting guidelines to ensure your work is presented professionally. Learn why proper formatting is crucial for a positive first impression.
• Finding the Right Markets: Explore a wide range of literary magazines, short story markets, and publishing opportunities to find the perfect fit for your work. We'll share insider tips for discovering new markets and keeping your stories actively submitted.
• Understanding Submission Guidelines: Demystify submission guidelines – where to find them and what they entail – to avoid common submission errors.

Tracking Your Submissions for Success:

• Submission Tracking Systems: Learn the importance of meticulous submission tracking to stay organized and avoid costly mistakes. We'll create a practical system – digital or analog – to monitor your story submissions.
• Polite Follow-Up: Understand when and how to politely inquire about the status of your submissions. We'll discuss strategies for re-submitting stories that may have been misplaced.
• Avoiding Duplicate Submissions: Protect your work and your reputation by preventing the embarrassment of submitting the same story multiple times.

Course Project:

You'll build a personalized submission tracking system – a chart to organize your stories and markets. This hands-on project will help you monitor submission dates, track rejections and sales, and stay on top of your publishing journey.

From Writer to Published Author:

This course is ideal for writers of short stories and novels seeking to get published. Whether you're aiming for paid markets or exploring free markets, we'll equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed.

The instructor brings over thirty years of experience in writing and publishing, including honours in Journalism and published work in various media. With a debut novel released in 2019 and sequels on the way, the instructor is passionate about helping you achieve your publishing goals.

Don't let your stories languish on your hard drive. Let's find the right publishing markets and get your fiction read! Are you ready to take the next step in your writing career?