In today’s email: An acceptance (“Antimirus”, a little flash piece that I’ve been trying to sell for ages) and a personalised rejection (“Mail Order Witch” – they liked it, but it didn’t meet their guidelines as a contemporary story). 

“Antimirus”, by the way, will appear in Stupefying Stories Showcase.

The work progresses. 

I would probably do this if I could guarantee that I’d be able to make the interactive class times every week.

Originally shared by K Tempest Bradford

One further enticement: use this coupon code for $15 off the Short Fiction class: SHORTFICTIONFALL205 

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The Brainery provides the framework for speculative fiction writers looking to produce submission-ready short fiction (this may be in the form of flash fiction, short stories or standalone novel excerpts). Participants will deepen their theory and practice of spec-fic through the discussion of course readings, a continually evolving feedback loop from me and their peers, as well as the kind of accountability that a community of peers can provide. At the end of the course, we will work on cover letters, as well as target publications for writers to submit the work produced during The Brainery Workshop.

By connecting you with fellow readers/practitioners of speculative fiction, The Brainery helps you recognize that your writing is important by connecting you to peers in meaningful ways, which, ideally, will allow you to realize that your writing is important and that there is a market for your work. By investing in your writing in these ways, it is my hope that The Brainery gets you to make your writing a priority.

http://www.transmography.net/brainery/syllabus-schedule/short-fiction-fall-2015/

“Interactions with others that challenge your ego are opportunities for personal growth. In this regard, submitting short stories creates an opportunity-rich environment.”

Yes, I’ve started writing The Craft and Commerce of Short Story Writing in odd moments here and there. That’s from the chapter “Rejections, Editors, Critique and You”.