Learn the basics of writing amazing short stories from authors that have perfected the craft. From plotting to starting points, discover tips and tricks for writing successful shorts.
Learn how to make sure that your story gets looked at when you send it to a publisher. Just as importantly, discover ways to ensure that they read all the way to the end.
First we discuss whether it’s even possible to tell epic tales in the compact format of a short story. Then we’ll look at ways to achieve that epic feel in a compact package.
Short Fiction: How to Create, Write For, & Edit a Good Anthology
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Interested in how anthologies get created and sold? Want to write for one but don't know how to get an invite? I'll answer any question based on the fifteen anthologies I've done over the past decade.
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I've successfully sold fifteen anthologies to traditional and small press publishing. I also know multiple anthologists and am willing to share our secrets and strategies for creating a selling pitch. Or perhaps you want to write for an anthology and you just don't know how to get on an invite list. maybe you didn't know you needed an invite? What about those open call anthologies? Perhaps you've been invited to one but you don't understand the process of having your story edited? What's up with those contracts? Does my editor hate me? Anthologies are a tough market and rarely make money but it doesn't need to be scary. Come to the anthology workshop and i'll do my best to answer all your various questions.
Find out what to do with that fantastic short story once you’ve finished it. Contrary to some reports, a market for short fiction still exists, and we’ll shed some light on your options.
Explore the difference between a true short story and a simple vignette, and learn why it’s so important to understand the distinction. Plus, get tips that will help you to avoid getting it wrong!
Short Fiction: The Short Fiction Submissions Process from Inspiration to Celebration
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Learn what it's really like to submit short fiction as one man breaks down his sales and demystifies the process from choosing the right market to collecting rejections...and the eventual acceptance!
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Learn what it's really like to submit short fiction as one man breaks down his sales and demystifies the process from choosing the right market to collecting rejections...and the eventual acceptance! This presentation will include hard data and even harder jokes.
With so few words to tell your tale in a short story, it is vitally important to start in the right place, and in this panel we’ll help you to figure out where that is.
Industry veterans will share some of the important rules, unspoken “next steps”, & the reality of being a freelancer. They’ll also talk about steps for success & the rewards of being self-employed.