Well, I did it. And by "it", I mean, I sent "Dematerializing Bonnie", "Listening", "Message in a Bottle", "Moments with China", "Toes", and "Wailing Wall" to the New Yorker. Do I think I will get published? Unlikely. It will take about three months max for them to get back to me about my submission. After that, I am going to try something less formal. I am allowed to send in two submissions a year, so, since they don't publish prose, I think next submission I will try for more personal, emotional poetry. Poetry that I assume isn't so great. The more formal poetry, the things I've sent in, I usually think those are my best. But, I know more often people want to read something a little more contemporary, and those six I sent are probably not all that modern at all. I don't know...I like them, I think they are my best, and I am taking a chance. I guess I will let the New Yorker decide.
As for prose, I think I have been writing some top-notch stuff lately, and there are a few pieces I am thinking of attempting to get published. Anyone know of any magazines that accept prose submissions and publish it? It would be helpful.
Otherwise: missed most of the State of the Union, and I am tired as hell. Busy day tomorrow, but I doubt my day today is finished. Also, right now, it is tomorrow. Damn.
We All Look Like We Feel
2 comments:
GOOD LUCK GIRL!!! :)
Ahh, I know! Cross your fingers!
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