I haven't gotten to start a topic here for a while (it's been a long drought on acceptances), so I'm happy this morning to share the news that I've managed my first SFWA-qualifying sale. Daily Science Fiction will publish my flash story "30 Pounds of Human Tissue."
Posted by Meredith (Member # 8368) on :
Congratulations!
Posted by axeminister (Member # 8991) on :
Boo Yah!
Get your PRO on.
Axe
Posted by JenniferHicks (Member # 8201) on :
Thanks. I would be remiss if I didn't thank Axe. It was his idea that we write flashes every month until we sold professionally. So, thank you. You're next!
Posted by redux (Member # 9277) on :
Congrats! I look forward to reading it Posted by Osiris (Member # 9196) on :
Yes! Congrats Jennifer! Well deserved!
Posted by History (Member # 9213) on :
Mazel tov!
Posted by MartinV (Member # 5512) on :
Well done, Jennifer!
Posted by axeminister (Member # 8991) on :
Indeed, a damn solid story. I can't wait for it to come out!
Since I'm lucky enough to have read it, I already know how many rocket dragons I'm going to give it.
Axe
Posted by Nick T (Member # 8052) on :
Congratulations and well deserved...
Posted by NoTimeToThink (Member # 5174) on :
Attagirl! Look forward to seeing it!
Posted by Brad R Torgersen (Member # 8211) on :
Jennifer, many congratulations!!
Posted by JenniferHicks (Member # 8201) on :
Thanks everyone.
I have a publication date now: Aug. 20.
Posted by EVOC (Member # 9381) on :
congrats!
Posted by mayflower988 (Member # 9858) on :
They publish flashes? I had no idea. That sounds like something I might want to try eventually. Congratulations, by the way!
Posted by axeminister (Member # 8991) on :
Mayflower,
Generally they publish flash Monday - Thursday with Friday being reserved for short stories.
However, they don't have a word limit. What I mean is, don't feel restricted by 1k.
Axe
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
They do have a limit, 10000 words, but they have published only one novellette sized piece (not counting Lavie Tidar's recent serial).
They really want short works of fiction. The high pay (8 cents a word) is the reason why they receive the most submissions - by a wide margin - according to duotrope, so expect soem very tough competition.
can't wait to read your story Jennifer.
Posted by mayflower988 (Member # 9858) on :
I don't know where I saw it on this forum, but I found a link to flashfictiononline.com, and they pay $50 per story, I think. Depending on the length of the flash, it may be worthwhile to try FFO first.
Posted by JenniferHicks (Member # 8201) on :
FFO has the higher pay up to 625 words. After that, DSF pays more. I submit to both.
(Edited to fix my math.)
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
Both publications are SFWA qualified, which is all that matters when the difference in pay is pennies either way.
Posted by mayflower988 (Member # 9858) on :
Not trying to be a smart aleck, just really want to know - why does it matter if it's SFWA qualified or not? (Please excuse this question from a newbie writer; all I know about SFWA is that it stands for Science Fiction Writers of America.)
By the way, are there any other online fiction publications that are not science fiction? Just curious.
Posted by Kathleen Dalton Woodbury (Member # 59) on :
Actually, it officially stands for Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (a few years back they decided the S was for science fiction and the F was for fantasy).
SFWA qualified means that if you sell to them, it helps you to fulfill membership requirements for SFWA.
Posted by Meredith (Member # 8368) on :
quote:Originally posted by mayflower988: By the way, are there any other online fiction publications that are not science fiction? Just curious.
Hundreds. Check out Duotrope. Posted by mayflower988 (Member # 9858) on :
KDW: Thanks. Then I guess it doesn't matter for me, since I'm not a member of SFWA. :)
Meredith: Thanks!
Posted by greenroom (Member # 9692) on :
quote:Originally posted by JenniferHicks: I haven't gotten to start a topic here for a while (it's been a long drought on acceptances), so I'm happy this morning to share the news that I've managed my first SFWA-qualifying sale. Daily Science Fiction will publish my flash story "30 Pounds of Human Tissue."
Congrats! You'll have to let us all know when its published! The title is somewhat... creepy. In a good way Posted by JenniferHicks (Member # 8201) on :
Thanks, greenroom. Somewhere up the thread is the pub date: Aug. 20. And congrats on your IGMS publication!
Posted by greenroom (Member # 9692) on :
quote:Originally posted by JenniferHicks: Thanks, greenroom. Somewhere up the thread is the pub date: Aug. 20. And congrats on your IGMS publication!
Oh, cool. That's soon But still post when it goes up. I'm bad with dates! (even one that is five days after my birthday, four days after my niece's birthday, and 1 day after my brother's wedding anniversary. lol.)
Posted by JenniferHicks (Member # 8201) on :
Bump because ... I'm up! It's surreal after weeks, months and years of reading DSF stories that this one is mine. Posted by axeminister (Member # 8991) on :
I want to rate this NOW!
Posted by Osiris (Member # 9196) on :
quote:Originally posted by JenniferHicks: after weeks, months and years of reading DSF stories that this one is mine.
And after weeks, months and years of reading DSF stories, this is the first time I gave one 7 out of 7.
Excellent job.
Posted by EVOC (Member # 9381) on :
I already said this on G+. But one of the best I've read in awhile. Congrats again.
Posted by wirelesslibrarian (Member # 9513) on :
Just read your story. It was really, really good. Congratulations!
Posted by JenniferHicks (Member # 8201) on :
Thank you, everyone. The positive feedback here and elsewhere has made for a great experience. Now I'm more determined than ever to sell to DSF again.
Posted by Tiergan (Member # 7852) on :
Read it, what was it yesterday? Great story, congrats again.
Posted by MartinV (Member # 5512) on :
I would be interested to read it. Where can I reach it?
Posted by JenniferHicks (Member # 8201) on :
Daily Science Fiction posts stories to its website a week after publication; for my story, that's next Monday. You can always subscribe and get a story in your e-mail box every morning. It's free.
Posted by telflonmail (Member # 9501) on :
Nice!
...but I think it was more than 30 pounds due to a G-force factor of 1.#### ... Posted by EVOC (Member # 9381) on :
quote:Originally posted by JenniferHicks: Daily Science Fiction posts stories to its website a week after publication; for my story, that's next Monday. You can always subscribe and get a story in your e-mail box every morning. It's free.
Here it is. I really like this story.
Posted by AndrewR (Member # 1563) on :
I just got around to reading that story a few days ago. Great job!
Posted by JenniferHicks (Member # 8201) on :
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