...that's how long there is until an anthology I want to write something for closes to submissions. I have a germ of an idea and three thousand words in notes (I actually thought I only had a thousand words until I checked the word count) most of which I'll throw away because they're thoughts in progress and things keep evolving.
I like that things are evolving. I just wish they'd evolve a little quicker. I also need to stop looking at my desk calendar and then twirling in my chair, eyes wide in fright.
Back in the heady summer of 2008, I wrote 4 flash stories and 6 short stories in my holiday from work (I assume it rained) - that is over 16 days - and although some were trunked (I shouldn't attempt tentacles or coffee) others sold to places such as Fantasy Magazine and Postscripts.
Thus, one story in sixteen days... Simple.
Okay, I need to check my calendar again.
11 comments:
Good luck!
I know exactly where you're coming from.(We're back to wanting one of those special clocks again aren't we...)
It's a cool anthology. And sixteen days is plenty. You can do it, Cate.
Most definitely, Ray
A very cool antho, Deb (and I hope you're both submitting something).
You can do it, Cate. You don't want me to turn up on your lawn waving pom-poms and going, "Cate-y, Cate-y, don't be slow! Be like Elvis, go, girl, go!" do you? Do you...?
That is a very cool anthology. I tried to come up with an idea for it, but it was all Necronomicon.
You can do it!
I'd missed this entirely, but now that you mention it I just might have a go. Especially as I haven't stopped thinking about what I might write for it.
So, along with the good luck, have a thank you, too! :-)
Well actually, that would be rather nice of you. I shall look forward to the pom-poms, Mike
So can you, Elizabeth
Excellent news, Ray
You can do it! Does it help if I say I've already got a story submitted to them?
First draft almost done, Simon. I hope they select your story.
I REALLY wanted to write something for this too, but oh god. It's just not happening.
I will put all my good luck vibes out there for you though, since I need not spare even one for myself! (Not that you need it, because dude. You don't. :D)
You still have time, Katey (aka Miss Can Write a Novella in a Weekend)
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