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Author Topic: Imortant Notice To Anyone Wanting To Get Their Story Published.  (Read 933 times)
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« on: February 15, 2010, 01:33:46 PM »
I have been doing some reserch about what publishers look for etc.

I have found some information that some people might be interested in.

The question:
I like to write short stories, and I like to post them here or on my blog, so others can read and review them.

The problem is that if I was proud of a story and wanted to then get it published, would the fact it's available, or has been available online harm my chances?

I'm sure publishers check, and I'd hate to miss out on a great opportunity because an earlier form of the tale is available for free.

The anwer:
If you post your work anywhere online for free, it is classed as being self published. Places will only accept it as being a reprint after that. If you ever want to get a piece published, keep it locked away in your computer or what ever and don't post it online.

You can get away with posting an excerpt of the piece, but if you post more than a chapter of the piece, you may as well not bother trying to publish it.

A lot of people think "But visitors can't see the posts!" No they can't, but they can see the title, they can join the forum, and they can then read the story. Why would a publisher pay you for the rights of your story when it is available for free?

The only time they will publish a piece that has been or is available online for free is if the piece is of an exceptional standard and it is very, very rare.


While some of you may be thinking, "Why is she posting this? We're just kids. Roll Eyes" some of us are very serious about writing, like myself, and this is an extremly important fact that we need to know.

My advice, if you have published a story, remove it immediantly. PM the people who want to read the story, and not make it displayed publicly. C:

Hope this helps. C:

dee.xx
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« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2010, 01:41:29 PM »
that is very good dee but not all people can be as safe as you Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2010, 01:46:40 PM »
I know everyone is not as serious, but still its a good fact for people to know for the future. Cheesy
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« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2010, 01:54:32 PM »
 Cheesy Cheesy


Go Dee she's Safe!! ( partays away yelling "Go Dee she's safe" )
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« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2010, 02:02:13 PM »
Rofl. xD
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« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2010, 03:58:40 PM »
lo, can i please have the news letter thing?

Beth xx
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« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2010, 04:01:54 PM »
thank you dee for posting this Wink if you look at my story topic i have now taken some precausions...
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« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2010, 04:04:26 PM »
Quote from: bratsbeth on February 15, 2010, 03:58:40 PM
lo, can i please have the news letter thing?

Beth xx
Sure, but you should have said it in my stoiry topic. Smiley
Quote from: koala189 on February 15, 2010, 04:01:54 PM
thank you dee for posting this Wink if you look at my story topic i have now taken some precausions...
its k i'll cheak it out. =D
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« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2010, 05:34:06 PM »
Thank you deeda.

I will take some precausions Wink
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« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2010, 05:34:59 PM »
No problem. C:
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« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2010, 05:37:28 PM »
Thankyou so much Dee!:}
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« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2010, 05:37:48 PM »
Ok, I'm removing my story now, thanks Dee! Shocked
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« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2010, 05:40:36 PM »
Quote from: lollipop24 on February 15, 2010, 05:37:28 PM
Thankyou so much Dee!:}

No worries. =D
Quote from: FinlayKameko on February 15, 2010, 05:37:48 PM
Ok, I'm removing my story now, thanks Dee! Shocked
GAH now I've lost my posts. D:
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« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2010, 05:42:03 PM »
D: Sorry!
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« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2010, 05:43:07 PM »
I am only leaving the book preface and the blurb Smiley

And the sigs Smiley

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« Reply #15 on: February 15, 2010, 05:43:43 PM »
Quote from: FinlayKameko on February 15, 2010, 05:42:03 PM
D: Sorry!
Thats okay. Sad
Quote from: Caityxoxo on February 15, 2010, 05:43:07 PM
I am only leaving the book preface and the blurb Smiley

And the sigs Smiley

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Okai. =D
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« Reply #16 on: February 15, 2010, 05:46:22 PM »
ROFL... Hows it coming? Wink
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« Reply #17 on: February 15, 2010, 05:47:43 PM »
Quote from: deanne on February 15, 2010, 05:43:43 PM
Thats okay. Sad
Okai. =D

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« Reply #18 on: February 15, 2010, 05:51:52 PM »
Thanks for the Advice dee. Smiley
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« Reply #19 on: February 15, 2010, 06:00:19 PM »
No problemo. =D
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« Reply #20 on: February 15, 2010, 09:19:12 PM »
Thanks for the advice Dee
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« Reply #21 on: February 16, 2010, 06:39:30 AM »
No worries. Cool
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« Reply #22 on: February 17, 2010, 07:29:47 PM »
If you delete a topic, can't people still see it though if they search for it?  Undecided
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« Reply #23 on: February 17, 2010, 07:39:03 PM »
Thanks for the advice Dee. My story wouldn't be good enough  to be published though so once I write some more i'll put it up here for entertainment to the forum. If I end up thinking its any ngood i'll delete it off here
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« Reply #24 on: February 19, 2010, 03:08:07 PM »
Quote from: Tess96 on February 17, 2010, 07:29:47 PM
If you delete a topic, can't people still see it though if they search for it?  Undecided
I thought mods could only see deleted topics, but I'm notsure. I'm pretty sure people can't see it if you search the forum.
Quote from: TaylahND on February 17, 2010, 07:39:03 PM
Thanks for the advice Dee. My story wouldn't be good enough  to be published though so once I write some more i'll put it up here for entertainment to the forum. If I end up thinking its any ngood i'll delete it off here
=O don't say that!
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goodbye.
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