Thanks O'Dandelo and Lillie! And Zanjan, I posted a pseudo-answer a few minutes back. I just don't want to give details yet, just in case the chickens don't hatch. Or the sheep for that matter.
I just don't want to give details yet, just in case the chickens don't hatch. Or the sheep for that matter.
I got a 3 day R from ASIM a week or two ago. Really, I felt like hiding under a barrel. And the story wasn't written in crayon or anything like that. I've been afraid to submit it anyplace else.
Sorry for the Rs, everybody.
Sub it! No fear. as for crayon, many pubs encourage experimental works.
Got my R from ST, too. That's an interesting story, sort of reminds me of my "Death by Anything"--coming out next month. *coughshamelessplugcough*Rejection from Shock Totem. I sent it to them in part because they accept reprints, so time to see where else I can send this flash horror story (if anyone's interested in reading it, it was first published here).
The voice is pretty passive; more idea than character. I would've preferred that 2nd-place story instead.Big Think contest results are up and I'm not in the top 3. I read the winning story... Good concept but the writing seems really sub-par. Or is it just me? Anyone else read it? www.bigthink.com
Hey GreenSquare, welcome and good luck! And, as always, take comfort in our shared misery.Is there room for one more in here?
So, can anyone who's been subbing to Lightspeed since the new submission-system tell me if the "status" info is different now? Mine just says "in-progress". (And has said "in-progress" for four days now.)
I'm having anxiety flashes that I submitted the wrong file type or something. >_<
I have a feeling if you sent the wrong file type you would have heard something by now... so don't stress.
Hah. I keep telling myself that.
I'm just antsy. I've never had a story make it to four days there before and I'm right in the middle of an obsessive email-checking fit. >_< And previously I would see when it went from "in-progress" to "under review/consideration". I'm a little freaked out that I can't watch every little step it's making now.
The kiddo needs a bath though, so maybe that will break me out of it.
Aggy, yeah, a little obsessive today
So does "In Progress" mean they've assigned it to a reader, but "In Review/ Under Consideration" mean it's being read? I've never actually seen my subs go to the second part, so I always assumed "In Progress" meant it was being accessed and/or read. And does this apply to submishmash, or just the individual mags?
So does "In Progress" mean they've assigned it to a reader, but "In Review/ Under Consideration" mean it's being read? I've never actually seen my subs go to the second part, so I always assumed "In Progress" meant it was being accessed and/or read. And does this apply to submishmash, or just the individual mags?
(Edit: Sent it back out to Buzzy. On a side note, that they chose Alex's story shows they have good taste, but their t-shirt designs are, in my opinion, wince-inducing.)
Yeah, I finally had a chance to check out two of your published stories online and was very impressed!Thank you
Yeah, as long as it sells. As for Buzzy's tee designs, I suppose I'm spoiled by the artists of Threadless and, to a lesser extent, shirt.woot and Tee Fury.FWIW their t-shirt fare is pretty consistent with what sells well at various gaming and pop-culture cons (Dragon Con, ComicCon, etc.) A buddy of mine owns a similar company and some his his best-sellers are real groaners. But, hey, supply and demand.