What Does it Take? - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T08:27:33Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:65882?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A66533&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI read them now and then but…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-24:537324:Comment:665332007-08-24T16:33:26.326ZPatricia Abbotthttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/pattinase
I read them now and then but not enough to really get it. I wished my library carried it. Hard to get more than the current issue. Thanks.
I read them now and then but not enough to really get it. I wished my library carried it. Hard to get more than the current issue. Thanks. Good point. It's probably bee…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-24:537324:Comment:665042007-08-24T14:49:38.992ZHarry Hunsickerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/harryhunsicker
Good point. It's probably been a year since I've read an issue of either. So many words out there, so little time . . .
Good point. It's probably been a year since I've read an issue of either. So many words out there, so little time . . . The question is, are you read…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-23:537324:Comment:663662007-08-23T23:20:15.488ZBill Criderhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/macavityabc
The question is, are you reading the magazines to see what they're publishing? The latest EQMM, for example, has an Ed Gorman story that's only marginally a crime story. No clues, no detection. The Clark Howard entry is an adventure story. Lawrence Block's is a poker story, with a twist. Loren Estleman's is also only marginally a crime story; like Ed's, it's character-driven. Check 'em out, and you'll see that there's no formula involved.
The question is, are you reading the magazines to see what they're publishing? The latest EQMM, for example, has an Ed Gorman story that's only marginally a crime story. No clues, no detection. The Clark Howard entry is an adventure story. Lawrence Block's is a poker story, with a twist. Loren Estleman's is also only marginally a crime story; like Ed's, it's character-driven. Check 'em out, and you'll see that there's no formula involved. Wow. That's not my story at a…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-23:537324:Comment:662152007-08-23T15:44:12.701ZPatricia Abbotthttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/pattinase
Wow. That's not my story at all. My story is completely character driven although a crime finally takes place. It's not about solving a crime--it's about why one is committed. Like the stories I've published on the online zines, I guess. I guess I'll try AHMM but probably it's hopeless if they want that kind of story. Thanks for laying it out, Harry.
Wow. That's not my story at all. My story is completely character driven although a crime finally takes place. It's not about solving a crime--it's about why one is committed. Like the stories I've published on the online zines, I guess. I guess I'll try AHMM but probably it's hopeless if they want that kind of story. Thanks for laying it out, Harry. Thanks for mentioning this, I…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-23:537324:Comment:662092007-08-23T15:23:43.242ZChrista M. Millerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/christammiller
Thanks for mentioning this, Ingrid. I had thought of those magazines as way out of my reach, but I'll have to look at the material I have to see if any would be appropriate.
Thanks for mentioning this, Ingrid. I had thought of those magazines as way out of my reach, but I'll have to look at the material I have to see if any would be appropriate. Unless you're a big name, I r…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-23:537324:Comment:662072007-08-23T15:21:47.674ZHarry Hunsickerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/harryhunsicker
Unless you're a big name, I really don't think your credentials matter that much. The writing and story is what counts. However, both magazines seem to favor short stories written as small novels, that is structured like this:<br />
<br />
1) Intro/Crime Committed<br />
2) Protag uncovers clue<br />
3) Protag uncovers more clues.<br />
4) Protag uncovers more clues.<br />
5) Protag solves crime.<br />
<br />
A lot of short stories though are not written that way, including many works that can be called crime fiction. These stories, to my…
Unless you're a big name, I really don't think your credentials matter that much. The writing and story is what counts. However, both magazines seem to favor short stories written as small novels, that is structured like this:<br />
<br />
1) Intro/Crime Committed<br />
2) Protag uncovers clue<br />
3) Protag uncovers more clues.<br />
4) Protag uncovers more clues.<br />
5) Protag solves crime.<br />
<br />
A lot of short stories though are not written that way, including many works that can be called crime fiction. These stories, to my mind, seem to be more character driven and less about the plot or solving the crime.<br />
<br />
Also, both mags tend to shy away from four-letter words, sex, and graphic violence. Always submit to the top maga…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-23:537324:Comment:661902007-08-23T14:31:01.006ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Always submit to the top magazines first. Both EQMM and AHMM publish new writers. AHMM gave me my start. I was so thrilled that I have stayed loyal to them, and they have never rejected a story afterward. The editors of both are wonderful people.<br />
Both magazines publish a variety of story types. Possibly EQMM leans a little more toward the hardboiled, while AHMM includes historicals in its offerings.<br />
But submit to both by all means.
Always submit to the top magazines first. Both EQMM and AHMM publish new writers. AHMM gave me my start. I was so thrilled that I have stayed loyal to them, and they have never rejected a story afterward. The editors of both are wonderful people.<br />
Both magazines publish a variety of story types. Possibly EQMM leans a little more toward the hardboiled, while AHMM includes historicals in its offerings.<br />
But submit to both by all means. Thanks. Daniel. I'll try them…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-23:537324:Comment:661372007-08-23T12:47:54.940ZPatricia Abbotthttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/pattinase
Thanks. Daniel. I'll try them first. I think a PG rated story is essential too and it is that.
Thanks. Daniel. I'll try them first. I think a PG rated story is essential too and it is that. I've always heard that AHMM i…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-23:537324:Comment:661082007-08-23T06:34:00.215ZDaniel Hatadihttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/danielhatadi
I've always heard that AHMM is easier to get into for writers without novels, but I've never tried. Personally, I think there's no harm in submitting if you're willing to wait. And you did get in Murdaland, so I'm sure you won't have problems on the quality side of things.<br />
<br />
I wonder if clicking my fingers will get Mr. Wignall to pipe in on this?<br />
<br />
*click*
I've always heard that AHMM is easier to get into for writers without novels, but I've never tried. Personally, I think there's no harm in submitting if you're willing to wait. And you did get in Murdaland, so I'm sure you won't have problems on the quality side of things.<br />
<br />
I wonder if clicking my fingers will get Mr. Wignall to pipe in on this?<br />
<br />
*click*