The Short Story Cycle

When?

August 7th, 2021 1:00 PM — August 7th, 2021 4:00 PM

Where?

When?

August 7th, 2021 1:00 PM — August 7th, 2021 4:00 PM

Where?

Publishers of Australian literature and media outlets are always on the hunt for short, high-quality writing - both fiction and non-fiction. Publication of short pieces puts your work in front of the literary world, and can be a stepping stone to further success. But each publication has their own pitch and submission guidelines, and the process can be long and sometimes frustrating. Luckily, there are habits and strategies that can make the cycle of submissions easier, and perhaps even enjoyable!

Andrew Roff has been submitting short writing for several years, winning major prizes and gaining publication in a number of journals along the way. In this practical workshop, Andrew will share approaches for matching your work with the right outlets; querying; managing submissions; and building resilience. Participants will be ready to laugh in the face of rejection, pitch and submit with confidence, and move closer to your publication goals, whatever they may be.

 

Participants will learn how to:

  • make the submissions process work for you, to help improve your writing
  • handle rejection and non-responses, when those things inevitably occur
  • pitch and create strong cover letters, to maximise your chances of acceptance
  • work with publications and editors to get your piece ready for publication
  • develop work-flow and tracking systems, so that you can manage multiple submissions with confidence.

 

About Andrew Roff

Andrew Roff’s writing has appeared in Meanjin, Overland, Griffith Review and Going Down Swinging, among other outlets. He was the winner of the 2020 Peter Carey Short Story Award and the 2018 Margaret River Press Short Story Competition. His first short story collection will be published in 2022 through Wakefield Press.

Registration Details

Registration for this event ended on August 6th, 2021 4:30 PM

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