[ISBW] Short Story Submissions and Surviving Rejections

S20 Ep16: In Which Mur Tackles Short Fiction Submissions

"You're not gonna be Wiswell or Chambers. You're gonna be you."- Mur

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In this episode, Mur delves into the intricacies of submitting short fiction, sharing invaluable tips and personal experiences. From the importance of understanding market guidelines to the emotional resilience required to handle rejections, this episode is packed with advice for both new and seasoned writers.

Mur also recounts her recent whirlwind trip to Buffalo, battling migraines, and the unexpected productivity boost from writing a Baldur's Gate fanfic for a friend. Plus, she answers listener questions on short story submissions, beta readers, and the pitfalls of "rejectomancy."

Links:

• Clarkesworld
• QueryTracker
• Duotrope
• Submission Grinder
• Escape Pod
• Baldur's Gate 3
• Neil Gaiman
• China Miéville
• Connie Willis
• John Scalzi
• Becky Chambers
• John Wiswell
• Ken Liu
• Hugo Awards
• GigaNotoSaurus
• Midsolar Murders
• Ditch Diggers

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CREDITS
Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja,
and files hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link). Get archives of the show via Patreon.

June 24, 2024 | Season 20 Ep 16 | murverse.com
"Navigating Short Fiction Submissions" by Mur Lafferty
is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0