Things You'll Need:
- writing knowledge
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Step 1
Self Publishing is one way. This is typically the last resort after you have exhausted all other options. Try traditional publishers first, then epublishers, then if that fails self-publish it. Self publishers that are more author friendly are places like lulu.com. They have an easy interface that will walk you through everything from setting the price, to cover art. You will have a much better chance at selling a short story collection than a single short story through self publishing.
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Step 2
Epublishing is another way to get your short story published. Epublishers will "publish" your story in ebook format, which is portable and easy to get to customers. All you need is a computer or ebook reader. Most will take your story in HTML or PDF format. Either they or you will set the price of it. You will typically get good royalties from ebooks, although sales may flounder if you aren't good at promotion. This is better for short story collections too, rather than a single story.
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Step 3
Traditional short story markets are going to want a completely polished manuscript. Make sure you have beta readers (people that will read your manuscript and edit or suggest places where it isn't perfect) that will help you. For a short story, you'll need to query the market with your idea, and then if given the goahead send them the story. Some will just take the entire story depending on its length. Good short story markets are Redbook, Ladies Home Journal, and the Atlantic Monthly.
Comments
KMello said
on 3/16/2009 Thank you for the info. 5*
GloBuono said
on 1/1/2008 Very insightful and helpful stet by steps. Thanks for sharing tjis I'll take your tips the next time I self publish.