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I'm happy for you to have this info - there's nothing sensitive to it - but as a matter of principle, it's important to know what the information is being used for and where it will end up. Let us know more when you can; you'll likely get more...

Hi @brendancody My main pursuit is the novel, but about six months ago, I tried my hand at short stories. I've had one published in print, one in an online lit mag, and another accepted for an anthology being published this year. I've got three...

I've only ever dabbled in shorts as exercises. Trad publishing a novel is the goal. Has been for 30 years.

Thanks, that's interesting, and exactly the kind of information I'm looking for. @Sedayne - yes, there's a project I'm working on which I'll post more details about soon. In the meantime I'd love to hear how prevalent or not short story writing...

I'm doing a little research about short stories. Do you write short stories, or focus only on longer forms such as novels? How often would you compose a short story, and how many are in your back catalogue (either published or sitting...

Memories of The Alhambra - shot in Spain, but with Korean language and cast - was oddly compelling viewing on Netflix.

Hi! Jane Friedman gives a roundup of new publishers and agents announced in 2025. https://janefriedman.com/new-publishers-and-agents-in-2025/ I thought this was interesting: Simon Maverick, audio-first imprint, seeks self-publishing authors...

'My stories run up and bite me in the leg. I respond by writing them down - everything that goes on during the bite. When I finish, the idea lets go and runs off.' Ray Bradbury

Smart people learn from everything and everyone, average people from their experiences, stupid people already have all the answers. Socrates

The curse of our generation. Social media has so much potential to bring us together, but instead we get this, cheering for the failure of others because somehow that elevates us.