Training #581: Selling Short Fiction

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Douglas Smith, author of Playing the Short Game, joined us to talk about rights and licensing for your short fiction, as well as strategies for submitting your book to professional markets.

Whether you’re a seasoned short-form writer or just beginning to explore flash fiction and short stories, Douglas will share the nuts and bolts of how to make your work earn. He'll share how to keep ownership, negotiate licenses, and reach the readers who matter most.

Drawing on years of experience in publishing and freelancing, he’ll walk us through practical steps you can take today to protect your rights and maximize your returns. During this training, Douglas covered:

  • Rights & Licensing: How to understand what makes a fair contract for both the author and the marketplace
  • 3 Strikes & Out: How to know when your story is ready to submit
  • Navigating the Submission Process: Choosing which markets to submit your book to and when, and how to communicate with them

After watching this training, writers will have a better idea for how to build a professional career in short fiction by making informed decisions and persistently submitting work to the right markets.

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