How to Get Stories Noticed

Writing is one of the most competitive fields in the market today, but still people are drawn to it in record numbers. The short story is a form that is one of the first places to start. If you're interested in making it as a writer, there are a few things you need to keep in mind when you try to get your fiction stories noticed.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

1. Write every day. To reach a professional level of skill you must dedicate yourself to the craft of writing; if you're serious, you must always remember this is a job, not a hobby.
2. Read periodicals that specialize in short stories. If you want to get your stories of fiction noticed, you should know what types of stories get the attention of the reading public.
3. Make sure you prepare your stories in a professional format. Sending out copy that has obvious spelling or grammar errors will only increase the chances of having your story rejected.
4. Develop a website that details your career as an author. Having this resource available will help you develop a following that is a loyal readership, which means the editors will be more likely to publish future fiction stories.
5. Attend writer conferences. Putting your face out there to network will result in name recognition among the people who make the decisions whether your stories reach print to get noticed in the first place.
6. Develop a tough skin against rejection. No one every made it to the top of the literary world without a great deal of personal fortitude and resiliency.

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