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Writing Short Stories/Expert Profile
Expertise
How to write short stories. How to be published. Writing as a craft. What is a story.
Experience in the area
Published over 22 short stories and 2 novels. Previous acquisition editor of Mysterical-E and previous fiction editor of Futures Magazine
Organizations
St. Louis Writers Guild, Mystery Writers of America
Publications
Futures Magazine, Blue Murder, Somliloquy, AlienQ, AIM, Love Kills anthology, Felonious Felines anthology
Education/Credentials
Master's Degree in Computer Science. Bachelors Degree in Chemistry & Psychology
What do you like about this subject?
I never know in what world I'll find myself on any given day.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I hope to continue to improve my craft, to entertain people, to teach people through my stories.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Virginia | 11/10/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for clarifying tis issue. I ..... |
| Jake | 08/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| David | 07/25/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the fast and clear answer! |
| Robert | 12/16/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Brian! You have really put things ..... |
| Kenneth | 08/08/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your reply! |
Recent Answers from Brian Lawrence
2011-11-05 Multiple Submissions:
Virginia, I think you mean simultaneous submissions - right - to more than one publisher at a time. If that is what you mean, if the market does not say no simultaneous submissions, then go ahead. You
2011-08-28 cover letter:
Is the magazine asking for a cover letter? If it's not required, I generally don't even do one. If so, keep it brief. You can mention previous publications, if any. Make sure you state what rights you
2011-05-14 type help:
First of all, it's sentence. She looked back over her shoulder with a snicker and replied, "Because you called for me." Her eyes glowed an eerie red and seemed to pierce his soul. Then she was gone
2011-02-07 Murder Mystery Short Story:
Lucy, I'm sorry, but that is beyond the scope of what I can do. My suggestion is that you read a lot of mysteries of the type you're interested in and see how other authors do what you're looking to
2010-12-15 Publishing short stories:
Robert, Publishing an anthology is difficult for an unknown writer. Not that it can't be done, but the stories will have to be exceptional. To go this route, find an agent who specializes in your genre
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