tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post8762055386187894377..comments2024-02-12T17:59:33.534-06:00Comments on RAZORED ZEN: A Question on Finding MarketsCharles Gramlichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-62278789956514000012008-02-11T08:28:00.000-06:002008-02-11T08:28:00.000-06:00Hi Greg!Thanks for stopping by and answering! :-)Hi Greg!<BR/>Thanks for stopping by and answering! <BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-16952356912995134202008-02-10T10:34:00.000-06:002008-02-10T10:34:00.000-06:00Christine,Sorry to disappoint... I'm not that skil...Christine,<BR/><BR/>Sorry to disappoint... I'm not that skilled. I saw a guitar a few times, and I've used software before, but that's about the extent of the similarities, I guess.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15344808703550376121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-50748815704400272002008-02-10T07:48:00.000-06:002008-02-10T07:48:00.000-06:00OMG. I knew a Greg Schwartz back in the day before...OMG. I knew a Greg Schwartz back in the day before children.<BR/>Artist, guitar player, software designer.<BR/>So I click on th profile, and could this be him??!!!<BR/>He's from Maryland (Hello!) and personality seems very similar.<BR/><BR/>I don't want to spook him. Could you ask him if he plays the classical guitar? (if you don't want to, no biggie)<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-54493684956341851092008-02-09T09:21:00.000-06:002008-02-09T09:21:00.000-06:00Shauna, RWA is definitely very accepting of writer...Shauna, RWA is definitely very accepting of writers in many genres.<BR/><BR/>Donnetta, good to see you.<BR/><BR/>Sidney, Ralan is good. I've used them, and yeah, through browsing or googling you can often find plenty of sites.<BR/><BR/>Writtenwyrd, generally yes, although even websites are not always updated. And monthly newsletters are usually pretty up to date. I always try to check webpages for the final word, though.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-1867376793524312762008-02-08T20:50:00.000-06:002008-02-08T20:50:00.000-06:00My sense is that the printed materials rapidly fal...My sense is that the printed materials rapidly fall out of date, but the internet is more likely to provide up-to-date submissions info. Do you find it so, Charles?<BR/><BR/>For Spec Fic periodicals, I like www.spicygreeniguana.comwrittenwyrddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02280711822302493122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-28125075736016143012008-02-08T19:20:00.000-06:002008-02-08T19:20:00.000-06:00Ralan.com has some good listings too, and even Cra...Ralan.com has some good listings too, and even Craig's List and Freelance writing sites can deliver some fiction markets. It's always good to browse.Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284680909152676159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-23907797048168442932008-02-08T19:18:00.000-06:002008-02-08T19:18:00.000-06:00Good advice, Charles. And thanks for sharing!Donne...Good advice, Charles. And thanks for sharing!<BR/>DonnettaDonnettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831771508607746472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-26019649824847714202008-02-08T15:31:00.000-06:002008-02-08T15:31:00.000-06:00Christina, I also belong to RWA and I write specul...Christina, I also belong to RWA and I write speculative fiction. Many of the chapters are open to writers of all stripes.Shauna Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871768714926149114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-19779484428879879942008-02-08T10:59:00.000-06:002008-02-08T10:59:00.000-06:00Erik, editing at many markets seems very hit or mi...Erik, editing at many markets seems very hit or miss. There are some good ones out there that really help improve work, and there are places where very little or no editing is done. Editing is tough to do well, or at least I've found it so.<BR/><BR/>Josephine, I very much like your shotgun versus sniper approach analogy. I use the sniper approach myself, although I hadn't thought to call it that.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-89168886924611764982008-02-08T10:32:00.000-06:002008-02-08T10:32:00.000-06:00Christina: I joined RWA and I write hard-boiled cr...Christina: I joined RWA and I write hard-boiled crime.<BR/><BR/>Markets: I used to try the "shotgun approach" sending stories everywhere. Now I believe in the "sniper approach" - targeting a specific story to a specific magazine by trying to meet their specific needs - and it's working - it's how I've been finally successful.Josephine Damianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952030380866201241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-17780333956580198812008-02-08T09:06:00.000-06:002008-02-08T09:06:00.000-06:00Billy, you're right. Once I find out about a mark...Billy, you're right. Once I find out about a market I like to double check on the web. Most of them have websites these days, but not even all the websites are accurate and updated.<BR/><BR/>Sarai, yes, and like HWA and their market reports.<BR/><BR/>Travis Erwin, Yes, I've used duotrope. <BR/><BR/>Tara, it was a great question.<BR/><BR/>Shauna, thanks for mentioning that one. I use it as well. Newsletters are pretty much the only way to go for anthologies because the book guides will not be up to date.<BR/><BR/>Julie, thanks for the link. Newspapers and mags are almost always looking for short "filler" items. I've sold a fair number of such pieces. They can be lucrative.<BR/><BR/>Middle Ditch. Definitely, like I said to Billy, I doublecheck on the web whenever I can to make sure.<BR/><BR/>Avery, yep, Ralan is worthwhile.<BR/><BR/>Ivan, being an academic helps provide me with information about grants and fellowships. My problem with it is that writing is not my official academic area so I often have to make sure I have to intersperse psychology type grants with writing grants, and getting grants, while lucrative, can be time consumming.<BR/><BR/>Lana, yes, Poet's market, Writer's Market, and Novel and Short Story Writer's market can be very helpful, and they often have tip articles as well. Good suggestion.<BR/><BR/>Stacia, thanks.<BR/><BR/>Miladysa, sooner rather than later perhaps.<BR/><BR/>Christina, I have quite a few friends in RWA and not all are romance writers. The marketing tips are good there and the organization provides a fair amount of help with basics. I think most pro writing organizations do.<BR/><BR/>Greg, it's just that I enjoy your posts.<BR/><BR/>Christine Eldin, indeed. I find more sources than I can pursue.<BR/><BR/>Bernita, definitely.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-37560560608782689312008-02-08T08:42:00.000-06:002008-02-08T08:42:00.000-06:00Pragmatic and helpful. I'm also noticing more blo...Pragmatic and helpful. I'm also noticing more blog-based books being published without much publisher-editing. Editing seems to be left mostly to the writers these days (and that includes news agencies).Erik Donald Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332500850365598564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-86163734195874375212008-02-08T07:33:00.000-06:002008-02-08T07:33:00.000-06:00Very sensible.It helps if you know your type, of c...Very sensible.<BR/>It helps if you know your type, of course.Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-48629471320795793372008-02-08T06:04:00.000-06:002008-02-08T06:04:00.000-06:00Finding out information about markets is a nice be...Finding out information about markets is a nice benefit of blogging, imho!!!!<BR/><BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-19015351439169141172008-02-08T05:53:00.000-06:002008-02-08T05:53:00.000-06:00Thanks for the mention, Charles! Glad I could hel...Thanks for the mention, Charles! Glad I could help even a tiny bit. I find a lot of markets the same way you said... writer forums and <I>Star*Line</I>, as well as Ralan.com.<BR/><BR/>You're right about the blog... I need to update it more often. I'll work on it!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15344808703550376121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-77940723136738173912008-02-07T22:30:00.000-06:002008-02-07T22:30:00.000-06:00I'm thinking about joining RWA, though I dont' rea...I'm thinking about joining RWA, though I dont' really think what I write is romance, but I've noticed writers can squeeze a novel into a few genres. I find that worth trying, and like you said, these markets are so helpful. A friend gave me this link: http://www.duotrope.com/ and it is amazing!LoveRundlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177659277273835858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-8383108629906274622008-02-07T17:56:00.000-06:002008-02-07T17:56:00.000-06:00Thank you Charles.I hope one day I get to use it! ...Thank you Charles.<BR/><BR/>I hope one day I get to use it! :]Miladysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065128196666157541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-58222524487977748702008-02-07T16:53:00.000-06:002008-02-07T16:53:00.000-06:00All very good advice!All very good advice!Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-33773265332682483892008-02-07T14:27:00.000-06:002008-02-07T14:27:00.000-06:00There are also books on writer's markets, often av...There are also books on writer's markets, often available at one's local library.Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-52210997726064613692008-02-07T13:47:00.000-06:002008-02-07T13:47:00.000-06:00Looks like you know part of the way, Charles.I'd s...Looks like you know part of the way, Charles.<BR/>I'd say better than most.<BR/>My experience has been that a publisher can link you to some of those ora\ganizations for grants, prizes and such.<BR/><BR/>...That's in the days when I had a publisher. :)ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05662075375182633162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-36163983039401212782008-02-07T13:28:00.000-06:002008-02-07T13:28:00.000-06:00Thanks for the information, Charles. And, thank...Thanks for the information, Charles. And, thanks, Shauna, for the very relevant link.AvDBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16574481780173046619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-2602055431428568142008-02-07T13:14:00.000-06:002008-02-07T13:14:00.000-06:00The writers guide here also has many errors and I ...The writers guide here also has many errors and I have lost many a script because of that. Check, double check and check again is my motto and even then it can all go wrong as our postal service is getting pretty bad.<BR/><BR/>Thank you Charles for linking me. I shall return the favour soon.Middle Ditchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493665280732775898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-26178223302888699392008-02-07T12:40:00.000-06:002008-02-07T12:40:00.000-06:00I don't know anything about this area, but one int...I don't know anything about this area, but one interesting comment caught my eye on a Problogger post this afternoon. A journalist who'd recently quit had set up a website with what he calls journalism lite stories - tasters - that he showcases on a site and newspapers then look in and buy into the whole story from him. Said he'd earned a grand in two weeks that way.<BR/><BR/>Taste of things to come?<BR/>http://www.newslite.tv/virtual nexushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955335598875413324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-87940671855097800402008-02-07T12:32:00.000-06:002008-02-07T12:32:00.000-06:00Another great reference is http://www.ralan.com. T...Another great reference is http://www.ralan.com. The site lists markets for sf, fantasy, and horror short fiction and books. The short-fiction markets are divided into three groups by how much they pay: "4theLuv" (pays nothing), "Paying" (pays 2.9¢ a word or less), and "Semi- and Pro" (pays 3¢ a word or more). <BR/><BR/>One great thing about Ralan is that he [?] lists anthologies too, which tend to be open to submissions for only brief periods and so are hard to hear about in time.<BR/><BR/>One can sign up for a free newsletter that lists changes to the listings and new listings.Shauna Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871768714926149114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221839.post-12799024055043803332008-02-07T11:39:00.000-06:002008-02-07T11:39:00.000-06:00Thank you Charles. How nice of you to answer that ...Thank you Charles. How nice of you to answer that question.<BR/><BR/>TInside our hands, outside our heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135186996993725893noreply@blogger.com