tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post8118634267904571435..comments2023-11-30T07:21:38.040-08:00Comments on Writers in Residence: Writing Short Stories: A Mini Course by Kate Thornton Part IIBonnieShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642142065722406733noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-68806838479547179122016-02-12T08:39:32.910-08:002016-02-12T08:39:32.910-08:00Good advice from all! And thank you for your succi...Good advice from all! And thank you for your succinct comments. Kate Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449435177807306686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-88825087450805839052016-02-10T21:12:53.467-08:002016-02-10T21:12:53.467-08:00Hi, Kate, great post as usual. Everything nice and...Hi, Kate, great post as usual. Everything nice and concise here. I started out writing flash fiction and very short stories. Took me forever to write anything longer than 40K and it's still a struggle. Very good advice on submitting. Especially about keeping a log or record of the submission. Right now I'm trying to get a nonfiction anthology pubbed, and I have to keep track of what I've sent the publishers: query letter, proposal, or both. And who I've sent the material too. Yikes! Always keep a list. And update it on a regular basis. My best, Paul mindprinterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874142522106185186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-91539109894533185042016-02-10T17:53:54.920-08:002016-02-10T17:53:54.920-08:00Last time you gave us such a great post on writing...Last time you gave us such a great post on writing short stories, and this time on MARKETING them. Fantastic and encouraging.<br />As an ex-newspaper writer and news-web site owner, I know the value of marketing - though it is hard to do for most people. Thanks for making it sound (and be) easy. It sure is nice to have an expert on our WinR team. <br /><br />PS: it was good to see you in that deep turquoise today... I was quite envious. Jackie Houchinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753758587434594531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-29211285889621312052016-02-10T09:18:39.846-08:002016-02-10T09:18:39.846-08:00I echo what's already been said. Kate, and add...I echo what's already been said. Kate, and add that your expertise includes editing anthologies. I owe my first publication to your tutelage, which you outlined in your mini-course. Great post.Miko Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02877203657513631557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-23673414943404469572016-02-10T09:00:20.270-08:002016-02-10T09:00:20.270-08:00Thank you for your kind words! And keep those stor...Thank you for your kind words! And keep those stories coming!Kate Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449435177807306686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-43081984933378513252016-02-10T08:58:31.341-08:002016-02-10T08:58:31.341-08:00The markets might be dwindling, but every writer s...The markets might be dwindling, but every writer should give submissions a try, even if the venue is obscure. You never know who might read your work and ask to see more. And having those credits never hurts if you aim for something bigger, like a novel. Good insights, Kate.GBPoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190573764848658894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-53993607211845568982016-02-10T08:08:38.452-08:002016-02-10T08:08:38.452-08:00Excellent "what" and "how to" ...Excellent "what" and "how to" post, Kate. A not to miss article for short-story writers. The first item I every got published (way back when!)was a short story, and I still remember the joy and elation of that acceptance letter. Great you're willing to help others--and you know what you're talking about.M.M. Gornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610211516010193111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1628814011025215047.post-37038913547762210512016-02-10T07:31:10.886-08:002016-02-10T07:31:10.886-08:00Terrific post, Kate--sound specific advice, and yo...Terrific post, Kate--sound specific advice, and your wry humor made it interesting.. I appreciate the links to market listings--those were new to me. I'll look for "Sewage Monthly."BonnieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12642142065722406733noreply@blogger.com