Reasons include technical considerations like using non-standard fonts (Comic sans? Really?) or invalid file types (for example, FFO’s submissions software doesn’t accept. Of all the writing advice not directly related to putting words on paper, “follow the guidelines” is probably the most common.Īnd yet the number of stories FFO rejects each month for not following guidelines is distressingly high.
If you’re going to spend the time crafting an intricate, exciting story, make sure to give it the best chance of success.īefore submitting your next short story to a magazine or online publication, make sure you’re not making these crucial mistakes 1. Make sure your story stands out in the slush pile in a good way. In my three years on the submissions team of Flash Fiction Online, I’ve seen countless submissions with heart-breakingly minor mistakes that kept stories from being considered for publication. When you finish a short story, you likely feel a rush of excitement and an urge to share it with the entire world - or, barring that, any short fiction magazine that will take you.īut in the rush to submit, don’t forget to give your short stories the attention and preparation that will help them succeed. Is your short story ready to be published?
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