Have You Written the Next Great Short Story in Your Apartment in Gainesville? Get it Published!

Writing a short story can be a very emotional experience. Writers can use the short story medium to help reflect on a single profound event that could get lost in a larger work, such as a novel. And, thanks to modern desktop publishing and the Internet, writers have more options than ever before to publish their short stories and find an audience. If you’re looking to get your short story published, here are some tips to help you along the way.

The first step any writer needs to take is to get their story thoroughly edited. Start by printing it out, and then find a comfortable place to read the manuscript in your apartment in Gainesville. Having a hard copy in your hand will often make it easier to see mistakes you miss on a computer. Writing workshops and classes are another great place to get your work edited, this time by a third party who can give you feedback.

When you’re happy with your story, look for websites and journals that publish your style of stories. Create a list that you can use to track your submissions. This is very important since many publishers won’t publish stories that are under consideration by another outlet.

You also need to be sure to correctly format your stories. Carefully read submission guidelines and follow them to the letter. Reading stories takes time, and editors want to be able to quickly find information like word counts and target audience. If you don’t put this information where the guidelines suggest, even your best story may go straight to the rejected pile before it’s read.

Last but not least, don’t let rejection keep you down. Getting published is a difficult process and even professional writers have their ideas rejected or edited heavily. Take criticism constructively and keep trying.

If you’re looking for a comfortable place to write, come see the luxury apartments at Bellamay Grand. Contact our main office today for more information or to arrange a tour.