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Writing

Andrew_Writer

(24 posts)

5. hard to sell

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Thu Feb 2, 2012, 12:05 AM

Feb 2012

Sorry but short stories are REALLY hard to sell unless your a known author. I hope u can enjoy writing them even if u make little money from it.

Andrew

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Looking for advice regarding literary agents [View all] Tobin S. Dec 2011 OP

If you haven't discovered "The Writers Market", get it. HopeHoops Dec 2011 #1

Thank you. I look for it. n/t Tobin S. Dec 2011 #3

Do NOT walk through any agent's door DavidDvorkin Dec 2011 #2

I appreciate the info and the links. Tobin S. Dec 2011 #4

hard to sell Andrew_Writer Feb 2012 #5

Watch out for "agents" who want to charge you money. McCamy Taylor Feb 2012 #6

Keep in mind, whether you're still looking for an agent or you already have one, Tansy_Gold Mar 2012 #7