Learn How To Submit Short Stories

By Jerry Murray


The internet is the ideal place for anyone who wants to write for fun or as a new career. From reporting local news to blogging to writing social media posts for business, there are many ways to earn money on a full or part time basis. Another area to consider is to write and submit short stories that are published in a number of mediums.

The web offerings are much different than traditional publishers, as short and long stories are accepted for publishing in different mediums. Most opportunities can be found in engine searches that deal with story publishing. There are also online writing groups and forums can have leads and offer advice on the submission process.

Gathering a list of possibilities and comparing the terms of compensation can help determine a match for the new writer. It may also be wise to write down some ideas that may be interesting to the reader but with a different twist than most stories. A simple draft can help with creating characters and settings that will be easy for the audience to follow.

Often finding a productivity style can be a challenge for the new writer, as well as some who are established. Some wordsmiths jot down ideas as they come to mind while others desire structure by using an outline for each scene or chapter. Either way, or a combination of ways, may work for someone who is finding their writing voice at the same time.

The best stories for a new writer to come up with are those that have not been shared with the world. Some like to take a personal or real life event and convert into a short story that is believable. If that is the route chosen, then it may be beneficial to change supporting character names and use a fictional location.

Writers may choose a character that is completely made up and has a uniqueness that makes them stand apart from most fictional characters. For the reader, this can be just as fun as many read stories as a form of escapism. Yet, it may help to keep the story itself as believable as possible. When exploring things like cultural beliefs as they relate to the characters, continuity is key. For instance, someone of the Muslim faith is not going to eat any dish made with pork.

Both new and seasoned writers may find themselves so enthused by the story writing process that it may become lengthy. Fortunately, there are many ways to go with the submission process. If it is not possible to leave out pertinent details in order to meet the word count, it can be broken into a series of short stories.

There are often multiple uses for a good story, as the some can be used to sell or cross promote other goods. Something that makes audiences feel good may be used as a way to bring online audiences to a particular site or as a way to engage. Often people seek things that help them to live vicariously and when this idea is linked to another product that may provide joy or convenience, stories can go a long way.




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