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The semi-finalist position has been going strong for quite a while and it's the only category that receives a critique. I believe the general position of the contest is that a finalist story is generally a "pro-level" story. This is often true, as Marina has demonstrated quite ably with her IGMS story.
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quote:Originally posted by Nick T: The semi-finalist position has been going strong for quite a while and it's the only category that receives a critique. I believe the general position of the contest is that a finalist story is generally a "pro-level" story. This is often true, as Marina has demonstrated quite ably with her IGMS story.
quote:Originally posted by Nick T: The semi-finalist position has been going strong for quite a while and it's the only category that receives a critique. I believe the general position of the contest is that a finalist story is generally a "pro-level" story. This is often true, as Marina has demonstrated quite ably with her IGMS story.
I kinda assumed that if SFs got one so would finalists even though I didn't think they needed one because they were already pro-level so in that case I would think there would be a good chance they would sell to someplace else, which includes the three here.
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It would be nice to sell something "pro". Or semi-pro. Or to sell something.
My naive reasoning after writing my first novel was to build some pro-cred with short story sales to possibly draw the attention of a capable agent for my proposed novels.
Now nearly three years later... >sigh<
Respectfully, Dr. Bob
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Dr. Bob, I know you tend toward longer stuff, but consider writing a few flash length stories. The flash market is pretty good and you've proven you're at pro level.
I've got five sales, all flash, one pro. Was a huge relief to get it, let me tell ya.
If I had more ideas, I'd be cranking out the flash.
For as much as we study the craft, and we're told to write, write, write... coming up with ideas is just as necessary, just as much a test of a person's talent as actually constructing the story. Sadly, I'm sorely lacking in the idea construction department. It's my Achilles leg.
I then went on to write longer speculative fiction since I agreed with a published fantasy author who stated: "Your writing skills weren't as obvious in the flash fiction--clearly you could tell a story, but the style was necessarily more streamlined."
I do prefer the longer short form, more room to play and have fun, but I've been stuck here ever since.
Flash is like a "quickie". At my age, I prefer something a bit more.
Respectfully, Dr. Bob
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