As expected (a writer's question)

[cornerofmadness]

Samhain turned down my space opera novella. I think this is probably the last time I'm writing for them unless I see something REALLY cool. Not because I can't handle rejection but because they want novellas and literally NO ONE else does. So I'm stuck with a story that's really too long to cut up. On the other hand you can consider it a third of a way to a novel.

However there is probably one or two places that would take it. Since I have other authors on my list, anyone know of a market for a space opera novella. Honestly the sex could be pulled out and the romance kept if need be.

The ralan market had a listing for logical lust but I know nothing about them. mjules I think you said Loose Id takes het (it was hard to tell from their submissions page). They will look at something this size though.

Options anyone?

Comments

[enemytosleep]

I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully someone will be able to take the story with minimal editing.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

yeah well I expected it with this publisher.I know no one who has ever published with them

[ladystarlightsj.livejournal.com]

Fantasy and Science Fiction? They're still publishing (even if they are print) and they run the occasional novella. Steampunk is hot right now, might be worth a shot.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

they don't do erotica and I'd rather NOT strip it unless i have to

and it's not steampunk (that's the one I'm saving for nano)

[ladystarlightsj.livejournal.com]

well, phoo. Hope you got some workable suggestions!

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

i have a couple. this is why i'm reluctant to write for them again since it's very hard to find a market for novellas

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

I remember trying (and failing) to get published there 15 years ago ...

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

you and me both. Mostly they only take big names now

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

Especially magazines, with such a shrinking market.

But I've come SO CLOSE in the past; I just can't give up trying now, not when editors have actually sent personal letters encouraging me to submit to them again.

*edit* Sorry, I was referring to all the market, as opposed to just that one magazine! But it does seem to apply to all the major ones, anyway.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

I can't argue that. I've sold one this year. I fully intend to sell another

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

One step in front of the other ...

[mjules.livejournal.com]

Yup, Loose Id does het, m/m, and menage. They said they'll consider f/f, but it's not their first choice. Not that that's a problem for you just now, but...

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

but it's good to know. thanks.

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid I haven't researched the SF market for awhile ... but since I still have my space opera series waiting in the wings, I hope some markets can be turned up.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

www.ralan.com is very good for shf/horror/fantasy

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

The site's down at the moment, but I'll check it out soon!

I'm a product of the days of snail mail submissions, so I haven't explored the internet possibilities of fiction publishing very much. You'd think I could -- I know they don't generally pay as well, but it would be nice to save on the paper, ink and postage!

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

i'm shocked that MOST paper magazines STILL won't take esubmissions. i don't get that at all. I mean the story is right there, already formatted and no one has to deal with envelopes and postage

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

It's the same with book publishers too -- most still won't take submissions by e-mail, even though they all have web sites and e-mail addresses. No clue why, unless it's just being hidebound.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

hidebound was my thought too.

15 years ago it was they were afraid of it being 'stolen' from their inbox and now we know it isnt' going to happen

[ozma914.livejournal.com]

Just as likely to be stolen from the mailbox!

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

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