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Publishing A Short Story
Asked by Sarah Boyd on November 26, 2020
Hi Mr. Jenkins,
I have an 11 page fantasy short story which I am currently in the editing/revising process of. I hope to either traditionally publish it as a series of four different stories happening in the same world or find a magazine that may accept it individually. Would the same rules to proposals apply to an 11 page short story? Would publishers even accept a short story by itself?
The story is written in first person and has lots of sword-fighting action and tension.
Thank you!
Jerry's Answer
Yes, Sarah, the same submission rules would apply. Google short story markets to find publications looking for your kind of material.