Frankly, the more original the idea the better your chances. Though we can't speak on what Steve will eventually select, we suggest taking a look at point #7 again.
If it's out and published, we'll likely have difficulty when we publish it on Amazon. They're very strict about any kind of infringement. A new story has better chances, and why not stretch a bit?
What? Already a denial of two great caffeine sources. How does one compose or stay composed without the vital vitamin "c"? It's a mystery to me. I dunno...maybe some people rely on a keen intellect rather than caffeine or a muse. "Mr Shine! Him diamond!" (Thud! -Pratchett).
Guidelines for all your anthologies state "5,000 to 8,000 words." Is this a strict limit? I have a story perfect for this Grimm call, but it's only 2,300 words. Should I still submit it?
Arrrrgh! I have a story I could submit, because it's a loose retelling of "The Shoemaker and the Elves", but it was done for a higher word limit anthology and clocks in at ~10,500 words.
Will using a lesser-known fairytale hurt my chances? I'm thinking of Yuki-onna, a Japanese fairytale/ghost story.
Frankly, the more original the idea the better your chances. Though we can't speak on what Steve will eventually select, we suggest taking a look at point #7 again.
Dude go for it.
Can I submit one that had previously been posted on Substack last year? Or must it be completely de novo stuff?
If it's out and published, we'll likely have difficulty when we publish it on Amazon. They're very strict about any kind of infringement. A new story has better chances, and why not stretch a bit?
I’ll “revisit” it creatively. It’s just my best one.
Would adaptations of specific national folk stories be acceptable?
See point #1. We think you're good.
Not only was this fun to read, y'all actually had a few good funnies in there. Wasn't originally interested in writing for this, but now...
What? Already a denial of two great caffeine sources. How does one compose or stay composed without the vital vitamin "c"? It's a mystery to me. I dunno...maybe some people rely on a keen intellect rather than caffeine or a muse. "Mr Shine! Him diamond!" (Thud! -Pratchett).
Ooh, a challenge!
"Why Granny, what a sharp knife you have..."
"The better to skin foolish wolves with!"
Guidelines for all your anthologies state "5,000 to 8,000 words." Is this a strict limit? I have a story perfect for this Grimm call, but it's only 2,300 words. Should I still submit it?
Arrrrgh! I have a story I could submit, because it's a loose retelling of "The Shoemaker and the Elves", but it was done for a higher word limit anthology and clocks in at ~10,500 words.
Hmmm, maybe it's time to dig out the Rocky and Bullwinkle DVDs and watch some Fractured Fairy Tales.... The horror of Octogenarian puns.
I've two questions:
I am unable to use .docx on my computer (can't save in it, can't open it), is there an alternative?
About those couple of sentences about our chosen fairytale, do you want that on the intro letter or somewhere on the actual submission.
Thanks in advance from the person who just wandered in and doesn't know what she's doing yet.
I’m assuming it’ll be the email
Where do we send it? I have a dark fairytale for you.
Wow. I have the perfect piece to polish for this!
Is the target word count 5000-8000?
What is a pre-story line? Is that something we put in the email?