tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post2246246815447918520..comments2024-03-27T15:56:17.348+00:00Comments on Womag and other writing: Over To YouPatsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-89241482987369419082023-05-30T10:50:01.644+01:002023-05-30T10:50:01.644+01:00On Fictionette last month my poem was picked as on...On Fictionette last month my poem was picked as one of four star ones for the month, and paid £10 for it. Thank you Patsy for telling me about the site on your blog. https://www.fictionette.co.uk/storystore.htmlalyson fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13315744969421895990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-42630663926923087022023-05-27T22:12:59.880+01:002023-05-27T22:12:59.880+01:00It was called bag lady.It was called bag lady.Sharon boothroydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-89620527933356953862023-05-23T19:39:05.908+01:002023-05-23T19:39:05.908+01:00Thanks, Sharon. Which story is that? I wasn't...<br />Thanks, Sharon. Which story is that? I wasn't aware that I had one in Woman this week.... strange! But good! Maisie Bishopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-63568489805707197892023-05-23T17:26:15.735+01:002023-05-23T17:26:15.735+01:00Masie bishop,your story is in this week's woma...Masie bishop,your story is in this week's woman mag. Well done!Sharon boothroydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-27006739857836816432023-05-23T13:03:00.984+01:002023-05-23T13:03:00.984+01:00Yes, that's what I was thinking, Sharon. They ...Yes, that's what I was thinking, Sharon. They must be swamped!Mariannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-43980850390792982472023-05-23T12:38:21.720+01:002023-05-23T12:38:21.720+01:00Thanks for passing that on, Marian.
I've subb...Thanks for passing that on, Marian. <br />I've subbed them quite a few recently but I haven't received that message.<br />I'll just try with one more story today, and see what the response is.<br />They had a big gap with issues from March until August.<br />Perhaps there's only 3 more issues for the rest of the year and if these are all filled, then they'd need to put a halt Sharon boothroydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-20445400030593963912023-05-23T10:26:42.772+01:002023-05-23T10:26:42.772+01:00I don't know if anyone else has had this? I su...I don't know if anyone else has had this? I submitted a story to Yours Fiction yesterday and received a nice reply this morning, but saying that they are not accepting any more unsolicited submissions for this year and to resubmit in the new year. I did submit one a little while ago, and I didn't hear anything then, so the change must have happened fairly recently.Mariannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-58226305048182299332023-05-22T15:55:30.152+01:002023-05-22T15:55:30.152+01:00Thank you, Patsy, for giving us this opportunity t...Thank you, Patsy, for giving us this opportunity to share our news.<br />I've just submitted my first pocket novel to Tracey at TPF and I'm somewhat dismayed to hear that Alyson had to wait two years (!) before it finally went to print. I'd be interested (if anyone can tell me) to know if such a lengthy wait is par for the course.<br />Patricia G Patricia Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00841820739735388995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-37752299212531354192023-05-22T14:57:44.050+01:002023-05-22T14:57:44.050+01:00Yes.
They pay £100 and the word count is around 1...Yes. <br />They pay £100 and the word count is around 1 ,500. <br />Is this on the database here? <br />I thought that was the point of it- so we can check all the updated details, instead of me giving out the info here!Sharon boothroydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-46672582275407191592023-05-22T14:14:20.640+01:002023-05-22T14:14:20.640+01:00I'm interested to hear about fiction in Your C...I'm interested to hear about fiction in Your Cat. In the past they've published two of my 'True Cat Tales' and paid me £40 for each one. I've also had a piece published on their blog - no fee. I didn't know they accepted fiction. Does anybody know much they pay for fiction, and what word count they require? Thanks.Maisie Bishopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-86520616347053049612023-05-22T10:24:13.934+01:002023-05-22T10:24:13.934+01:00Congratulations @ Alyson a lovely publishing credi...Congratulations @ Alyson a lovely publishing credit to have. I'd love to read it if you've willing to share but maybe not allowed on here??<br />HBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-25618214229118462072023-05-22T01:04:38.484+01:002023-05-22T01:04:38.484+01:00Wow! So many varied and different acceptances from...Wow! So many varied and different acceptances from everyone. Congratulations to all who've had sales and successes.<br />@HB - yes I made the short list of the six word wonder but not the prizes sadly :(<br />Alysonados123https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136537623648724586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-15347110316150069172023-05-21T23:31:02.700+01:002023-05-21T23:31:02.700+01:00Thanks Sharon for your response. I tried again to ...Thanks Sharon for your response. I tried again to the listed editors email address but I got a message blocked response as before so perhaps they don't accept submissions from outside the UK. Not too worry.<br />Congrats to all who have had acceptances recently and especially to Maisie & Eirin for getting their stories &/or names featured on the cover pages of various mags, a real Sheelaghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133465650413177225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-29865924725771236672023-05-21T22:29:45.392+01:002023-05-21T22:29:45.392+01:00You need to send it to the ed. Their email address...You need to send it to the ed. Their email address should be listed in the mag. They do still accept,consider and publish fiction but as it's a monthly mag, there might be a queue for a fiction slot,even if your story is accepted. Good luck!Sharon boothroydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-19743171070632106642023-05-21T20:12:40.815+01:002023-05-21T20:12:40.815+01:00Thanks Sharon, actually I meant Your Cat magazine....Thanks Sharon, actually I meant Your Cat magazine. When I tried to email a piece, it came back as 'email address not recognised', although I had copied & pasted the address from their guidelines so I assumed it was no more.Sheelaghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133465650413177225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-39882894364340451602023-05-21T17:18:30.257+01:002023-05-21T17:18:30.257+01:00I know your cat mag accept and publish fiction but...I know your cat mag accept and publish fiction but I've never heard of cat mag.<br />I sent a list of mags who have an open list to patsy but I'm not sure if it was received.<br /> No news from me but I'm steadily making progress though!Sharon boothroydnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-35541271066665396112023-05-21T12:36:44.583+01:002023-05-21T12:36:44.583+01:00I had the green light for a new TPF serial, so hav...I had the green light for a new TPF serial, so have just submitted the second instalment. I also had another feature accepted by TPF. At the moment I’m working on ideas for another serial and a long crime read. I haven’t written any short stories yet this year, but I hope to get back into that again over our winter.<br /><br />LizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-63639415784697562712023-05-21T10:48:59.077+01:002023-05-21T10:48:59.077+01:00No acceptances or rejections to report at the mome...No acceptances or rejections to report at the moment. Though I do have several ‘out’ with YF and one with WW. I’m currently writing something for Best’s summer themed short story competition after coming up with what I think is a nice idea. Have another two weeks to edit it and submit. (Hopefully, I’ll manage it!)<br /><br />Congratulations to everyone who’s had acceptances, short listings etc.<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-65854824320462654902023-05-21T10:36:49.375+01:002023-05-21T10:36:49.375+01:00I had a piece longlisted for the Brilliant Flash F...I had a piece longlisted for the Brilliant Flash Fiction contest - enough to make me keep on submitting there. My story (but not my name - well done, Eirin!) was featured on the front of BoWW, and they'd found a great photo to illustrate it, so I was pleased with that. <br /><br />Lots of interesting things on the blog this week. I like the premise of the Toasted Cheese competition, and was Maisie Bishopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-34617951118254144482023-05-21T10:20:04.652+01:002023-05-21T10:20:04.652+01:00Thanks, Patsy. Love the Arbroath pic.
Congratulat...Thanks, Patsy. Love the Arbroath pic.<br /><br />Congratulations to Eirin for the cover and to Alyson for the Pocket Novel.<br />Did I see your name on the Six Word Wonder shortlist, Alyson?<br /><br />More rejections for me, including one within hours from TPF. It probably took me longer to come up with the title!!!!!!!! I prefer the WW time-period cut-off. It feels less disheartening.<br />HBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-6190925894275203832023-05-21T07:42:49.665+01:002023-05-21T07:42:49.665+01:00Love the photos Patsy! I’m originally from Montros...Love the photos Patsy! I’m originally from Montrose and my cousin lived in Arbroath, so lots of good memories of there - and the smokies!<br />Congratulations everyone who’s had work accepted. Always lovely to hear.<br />My news is I’d a piece accepted for publication on National Flash Fiction Day (June 24) and Amsterdam Quarterly accepted two poems for their online mag and printed yearbook. <br Fionahttp://www.fionaritchiewalker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-50923877163030511062023-05-21T06:59:07.504+01:002023-05-21T06:59:07.504+01:00My news is that I've sold my first pocket nove...My news is that I've sold my first pocket novel to TPF - took over two years from first submission to acceptance - but I'm absolutely delighted as it was a challenge to myself to see if I could do more than short stories. <br />Otherwise I singularly failed to think of anything good for the sci-cli competitions that were posted on here, so its back to working on the next 3000 word story! ados123https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136537623648724586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-11998728913421853892023-05-21T02:29:34.029+01:002023-05-21T02:29:34.029+01:00I agree with Erin about the portrayals of women ov...I agree with Erin about the portrayals of women over fifty - I'm one of the Twitterers tweeting about it. I also get cross about that huge section of society being lumped together as if a 51 year old is much the same as a 99 year old! I recently saw a tweet asking what sort of wine 'older' women drink (research for a novel.) Fair enough question but one answer claimed 'As women Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631254646368974136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-39990004539921155162023-05-20T18:42:57.016+01:002023-05-20T18:42:57.016+01:00I have been busy writing and submitting and I have...I have been busy writing and submitting and I have had a recent acceptance from Yours, which I was very excited about.<br /><br />I have trouble with 3000 words too, but I'll keep trying!<br /><br />Thank you to Eirin for your tip of the month - I shall certainly try to use that. This is why I love coming on here because everyone is so generous with their advice. It really helped me when I Mariannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539691603325793063.post-17286521915258986522023-05-20T16:40:34.889+01:002023-05-20T16:40:34.889+01:00My first news is that I have had my name on the co...My first news is that I have had my name on the cover of "The People's Friend", which is very much a "pinch me" moment - so honoured to be part of this much-loved magazine. My second news is that I've been seeing some writing on Twitter about how women aged 50+ are routinely portrayed with great inaccuracy in fiction by younger writers, and how good it is to read such Eirin Thompson/E.D. Thompsonnoreply@blogger.com