How Long to Wait for Short Story Response? - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T10:27:01Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/how-long-to-wait-for-short-story-response?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A325800&feed=yes&xn_auth=noVery true, Miriam.
But I do h…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-01-03:537324:Comment:3257842012-01-03T13:10:45.985ZDavid DeLeehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DavidDeLee
Very true, Miriam.<br />
But I do have to issue a correction. Over the holidays I checked my records and found the two stories I have out at AHMM are only now reaching six months. (Must just have felt longer :) ) Anyway, as I've said before, I'm not hanging onto these stories waiting with baited breath for them to come back. Besides AHMM and EQMM there really no viable short story markets for spec. written crime fiction, so nowhere to send them afterward. So, while I wait, I'll just continue working…
Very true, Miriam.<br />
But I do have to issue a correction. Over the holidays I checked my records and found the two stories I have out at AHMM are only now reaching six months. (Must just have felt longer :) ) Anyway, as I've said before, I'm not hanging onto these stories waiting with baited breath for them to come back. Besides AHMM and EQMM there really no viable short story markets for spec. written crime fiction, so nowhere to send them afterward. So, while I wait, I'll just continue working on other projects and if they ultimately get rejected, I'll publish them through my publishing company Dark Road Publishing.<br />
End of the day, its all good.<br />
David DeLee<br />
A Cold Wind - a Grace deHaviland novella If its been 4 months, its OK…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-01-03:537324:Comment:3258002012-01-03T12:56:37.887ZMiriam Piahttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/MiriamPia
<p>If its been 4 months, its OK for you to follow up on it. Its been long enough that you're not being rude. If it was at the bottom of a pile all these months, they might pull it up if you call or write. Hope that actually helps.</p>
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<p>Miriam Pia</p>
<p>If its been 4 months, its OK for you to follow up on it. Its been long enough that you're not being rude. If it was at the bottom of a pile all these months, they might pull it up if you call or write. Hope that actually helps.</p>
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<p>Miriam Pia</p> Very true. But, remember just…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-12-18:537324:Comment:3246322011-12-18T23:27:33.012ZDavid DeLeehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DavidDeLee
Very true. But, remember just a few short months ago, when we didn't have any other choice? How times have shifted.<br />
David DeLee<br />
Fatal Destiny - a Grace deHaviland novel
Very true. But, remember just a few short months ago, when we didn't have any other choice? How times have shifted.<br />
David DeLee<br />
Fatal Destiny - a Grace deHaviland novel Well, I have to say I've neve…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-12-18:537324:Comment:3246312011-12-18T23:24:53.277ZDavid DeLeehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DavidDeLee
Well, I have to say I've never had to wait this long before with AHMM, but neither am I sitting around and just waiting either. I have a bunch of stories up online and a bunch in the pipe line so to have these two stories sit doesn't really bother me much. That said, this is probably the only market (and EQMM) I'd tolerate it from because of the wide readership and prestique they offer. In fact, they are the only short story magazine markets I send crime stories too anymore.<br />
Or maybe they never…
Well, I have to say I've never had to wait this long before with AHMM, but neither am I sitting around and just waiting either. I have a bunch of stories up online and a bunch in the pipe line so to have these two stories sit doesn't really bother me much. That said, this is probably the only market (and EQMM) I'd tolerate it from because of the wide readership and prestique they offer. In fact, they are the only short story magazine markets I send crime stories too anymore.<br />
Or maybe they never got them or lost them. Who knows, after a while more I'll inquire.<br />
David DeLee<br />
Fatal Destiny - a Grace deHaviland novel 8-9 months! That's ridiculou…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-12-18:537324:Comment:3246032011-12-18T19:26:44.106ZJed Powerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JedPower
<p>8-9 months! That's ridiculous. If they didn't accept them I'd be pissed. Best, Jed</p>
<p>8-9 months! That's ridiculous. If they didn't accept them I'd be pissed. Best, Jed</p> Good luck, David. May you ge…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-12-18:537324:Comment:3246132011-12-18T18:40:34.088ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>Good luck, David. May you get a positive answer soon. I don't think I could be that patient. A story is useless as it waits, and then remains useless for another 9 months after the magazine is on the stands. That can mean 2 years of not making money electronically.</p>
<p>But I grant you, there are other sorts of rewards from publication in AHMM and EQMM.</p>
<p>Good luck, David. May you get a positive answer soon. I don't think I could be that patient. A story is useless as it waits, and then remains useless for another 9 months after the magazine is on the stands. That can mean 2 years of not making money electronically.</p>
<p>But I grant you, there are other sorts of rewards from publication in AHMM and EQMM.</p> I still have two at AHMM, 8 g…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-12-18:537324:Comment:3245982011-12-18T16:35:41.957ZDavid DeLeehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DavidDeLee
I still have two at AHMM, 8 going on 9 months. Let's hope Brian's right and they're holding them because of interest and not to use as coasters for their coffee. :).<br />
Happy holidays all,<br />
David DeLee<br />
Fatal Destiny - a Grace deHaviland novel
I still have two at AHMM, 8 going on 9 months. Let's hope Brian's right and they're holding them because of interest and not to use as coasters for their coffee. :).<br />
Happy holidays all,<br />
David DeLee<br />
Fatal Destiny - a Grace deHaviland novel I agree with what the others…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-11-15:537324:Comment:3221362011-11-15T22:21:07.647ZDavid DeLeehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DavidDeLee
<p>I agree with what the others here say, AH is typically 4 to 6 months. I have two there now. EQ used to be the same but since they went to electronic submissions I got a response in about two weeks. (it was not the response I wanted :))</p>
<p>Good luck,</p>
<p>David DeLee</p>
<p>Fatal Destiny - a Grace deHaviland novel</p>
<p>I agree with what the others here say, AH is typically 4 to 6 months. I have two there now. EQ used to be the same but since they went to electronic submissions I got a response in about two weeks. (it was not the response I wanted :))</p>
<p>Good luck,</p>
<p>David DeLee</p>
<p>Fatal Destiny - a Grace deHaviland novel</p> I just go one back that took…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-11-15:537324:Comment:3221052011-11-15T16:36:34.297ZBrian Hoffmanhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BrianHoffman
<p>I just go one back that took four months. Anything over three months usually means they are giving it more consideration. I got a handwritten note on this last one that indicated it almost made publication. </p>
<p>I just go one back that took four months. Anything over three months usually means they are giving it more consideration. I got a handwritten note on this last one that indicated it almost made publication. </p> Yes, but that does suggest th…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2011-11-15:537324:Comment:3221012011-11-15T15:03:14.738ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>Yes, but that does suggest that it's not a good idea to give exclusives.</p>
<p>Yes, but that does suggest that it's not a good idea to give exclusives.</p>