So I'm considering trying to sell it...

[ebenbrooks]

I've had very good feedback on my story "First Contact". So much so that I'm considering trying to find a magazine or an anthology to submit it to

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[brithistorian]

I have no practical advice to offer, but I wanted to say congratulations and best of luck!

[ebenbrooks]

Thanks, my friend! :)

[ext_2361517]

I missed the story. Or rather, I saw it, said "I'll come back to that later" and forgot.

What genre is it? There are actually quite a few Anthology Magazines with Facebook presences now.

[ebenbrooks]

It's fantasy, but with a twist. It is, shall we say, not a traditional point of view. And yes, please, if there are magazines I can look at on FB, do let me know. :)

[chorale]

I recommend that you email Janet Tait with your questions. She not only is published, now, she has a degree in marketing.

I also suggest that you consider carefully the option of self-publication of your work into eBooks. Traditional publishers are floundering now, but I hear of self-published books getting picked up by mainstream publishers: 50 Shades of Gray is the most famous example. Really, ask a lot of questions of Janet. She actively participates in writers' groups, goes to seminars, and gives workshops herself.

Good luck!

[ebenbrooks]

Okay, I'll see what she has to say. Thanks. :)

[neo_tanuki]

I have contact with an eBook fantasy/sci-fi publisher through my work. I think she mainly handles novels but I can see if she's doing fantasy anthologies.

[neo_tanuki]

Sorry, she said they are mainly doing 25,000 words or longer. But I encourage you to look for a publisher!

[ebenbrooks]

Thanks, my friend. I know several people to talk to, so I'll be doing that over the next few days.