How to Publish Your First Short Story | tips, shortcuts, best practices

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  • @EmybookwormsCinema
    @EmybookwormsCinema 3 роки тому +35

    My dad just got one of his dreams accomplished by having his first short story published in an online journal! It had a workshop for the submitters to critique each other before it was published. So it was a lot of fun for him to be able to talk to other writers.

    • @HannahLeeKidder
      @HannahLeeKidder  3 роки тому +5

      Oh my god congrats to your dad! 💜💜

    • @samtheman5555
      @samtheman5555 2 роки тому +2

      That sounds awesome! Do you remember what the journal is called?

  • @albertlopez2237
    @albertlopez2237 2 роки тому +2

    Yes make every video of your experience and steps of wiring publishing process. Do it all

  • @DemonTom
    @DemonTom 3 роки тому +43

    I'd love to know even more on short story publishing for sure! Cheers.

    • @HannahLeeKidder
      @HannahLeeKidder  3 роки тому +5

      hell yes, I'd be happy to talk more about it!

  • @ruthberman8092
    @ruthberman8092 2 роки тому +3

    YES, PLEASE. I'M INTERESTED IN PUBLISHING SHORT STORIES AND HAVE NO CLUE.

  • @haileybridges1511
    @haileybridges1511 3 роки тому +4

    OOooh I'd love an in depth video Hannah!!!

  • @dreamersfolly
    @dreamersfolly 3 роки тому +5

    Yes to the publication vid!
    Also you're amazing!

  • @mariamahmed2021
    @mariamahmed2021 3 роки тому +7

    I'd definitely watch the in-depth publishing video!

  • @gloriarussell882
    @gloriarussell882 3 роки тому +23

    how did I learn new things from this and i like talk to you every day how do u do this i am in awe

  • @digvi6225
    @digvi6225 3 роки тому +4

    would def be interested in the longer video... this was v helpful!

    • @HannahLeeKidder
      @HannahLeeKidder  3 роки тому +2

      Digs receives what Digs requests

    • @digvi6225
      @digvi6225 3 роки тому +1

      @@HannahLeeKidder it's digs world and you're all living in it

  • @christianvchacon
    @christianvchacon 3 роки тому +9

    I'd be down for the in depth video! Request 1/30
    Your new background looks identical to the last but with a book shelf.

  • @dylanstrohl6216
    @dylanstrohl6216 3 роки тому +3

    You mentioned that project from start to finish for short stories and I’m SO interested to watch it!!

  • @carliewolff1649
    @carliewolff1649 3 роки тому +11

    i’d be interested in the in-depth publishing video!!

  • @AddiRockART
    @AddiRockART 3 роки тому +7

    I’m definitely interested in hearing anything you’d be willing to share about your entire process… it’s awesome to hear from someone who *actually* gets published. (Theory and practice! Yay!)

  • @ruthberman8092
    @ruthberman8092 2 роки тому +1

    YES, PLEASE!! VERY INTERESTED IN WRITING AND PUBLISHING SHORT STORIES.

  • @JustForeverSmile
    @JustForeverSmile 3 роки тому +2

    godsend and love the setup. I don't wanna leave

  • @DC-sk8jr
    @DC-sk8jr 3 роки тому +1

    Ditto on you making more videos on short story publishing. Thank you for sharing.

  • @JorimWal
    @JorimWal 3 роки тому +3

    Digging the new setup, It looks great!

  • @kat_kami
    @kat_kami 3 роки тому +8

    I think you've definitely reached these 30 requests. I'm late to the game but an in-depth video on the whole process would be very informative and helpful

  • @sailor.britters
    @sailor.britters 3 роки тому +6

    definitely one of those 30 requests! I'd love an in depth video.

  • @Sophia-cd2ci
    @Sophia-cd2ci 3 роки тому +1

    Yes please for follow up video!

  • @trevormackay4664
    @trevormackay4664 11 місяців тому +1

    Always more short stories please!❤️

  • @officialjbbeverley
    @officialjbbeverley 3 роки тому +3

    A definite “yes” on the video idea!

  • @diegoadriandlc5273
    @diegoadriandlc5273 3 роки тому +3

    Also Hannah more on short story publishing, please! this was a great video.

  • @turtlebright
    @turtlebright 3 роки тому +2

    Yes, please to the short story publishing process video!

  • @heleneo4870
    @heleneo4870 3 роки тому +2

    I'd love a video of you going through the submission process! That would be super helpful

  • @avikleinman4138
    @avikleinman4138 3 роки тому +10

    The Submission Grinder is a great resource similar to Submittable - tracks average response times, etc. I think it's geared towards spec fic but it might have lit fic too

  • @AireenRivera-l5o
    @AireenRivera-l5o 9 місяців тому +1

    I love the sharing. :)

  • @rainstorm1809
    @rainstorm1809 3 роки тому +2

    Yes I’d love to see a video about the publishing submitting process 🙂

  • @ACyrrock004
    @ACyrrock004 2 роки тому

    Great video! I've been looking for one like this. Oh, and I love your hair. :~)

  • @omegaelement
    @omegaelement 3 роки тому +6

    This was a very interesting video and I definitely want to see more about short stories and publishing, traditional or otherwise. I need to rewatch your skill share class as, even though it is more expensive from what I can gather, I think self publishing sounds like a route I will go down if I ever make it that far (just need to figure out how to build an audience).

    • @HannahLeeKidder
      @HannahLeeKidder  3 роки тому +2

      I'm putting together a program for new indie writers to build their platform! If you haven't joined the waiting list yet: forms.gle/ECDnq75wrmCm1s6L8

    • @omegaelement
      @omegaelement 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah I have been considering that. Not entirely confident I could commit to such a thing right now, but definitely will be giving it another look.

    • @HannahLeeKidder
      @HannahLeeKidder  3 роки тому +2

      @@omegaelement For sure! I also plan to incorporate more of that content into my regular videos as well. ^_^

    • @omegaelement
      @omegaelement 3 роки тому

      I can't wait, always a good day when I get see another of your videos.

  • @daranfrost478
    @daranfrost478 2 роки тому

    I appreciate this video a lot! I would also very much appreciate an in depth video about the publication process for short stories. Keep doing what you're doing. Thank you!

  • @KandiWethers
    @KandiWethers 3 роки тому +2

    Yes please make that video!

  • @aylapantswb
    @aylapantswb 3 роки тому +1

    This is great! Yes! Entire process please!

  • @synesthetically
    @synesthetically Рік тому +3

    "You'll get so many rejections, so you have to make it fun or you might cry 😁" hahaha Definitely true!

  • @vickgarden8346
    @vickgarden8346 2 роки тому

    I have sort of like self-written novels, I like to write stories...I also produce music, not a producer...I feel "PRODUCER" is a big word as opposed to just say I'm an audiophile who knows moderate to intermediate "SOUND ENGINEER" been doing it for almost 20 years now, know any recoding software application and I'm infatuated with sound mixers buuuut....I love to write short films to long stories, I think about myself as a creative person... originally I wanted to become a writer since I started writing songs and stories but then again I've always seem to be caught up in the ignorance of not knowing how the writing or publishing field really works....your video really helped me understand a short percentage of what self publishing might work for me....you're very BEAUTIFUL btw!!!! *_* THANKS Hannah!!! ☮️

  • @LuchM
    @LuchM 3 роки тому

    yea, i would definitely like to see another short story/poem publishing video

  • @olivia-dv7zm
    @olivia-dv7zm 3 роки тому

    I'd love the in depth video about publishing short stories!

  • @jmlynne
    @jmlynne 3 роки тому +1

    I'd be very interested in the in depth video!

  • @TimbrrWolfe
    @TimbrrWolfe 3 роки тому +6

    I'm still not entirely sure if short stories is something I'm gonna focus my energy on but I'm devouring this information nonetheless, thamk u

    • @HannahLeeKidder
      @HannahLeeKidder  3 роки тому +3

      we are Prepped for anything

    • @TimbrrWolfe
      @TimbrrWolfe 3 роки тому +2

      @@HannahLeeKidder All possibilities Must Be Considered

  • @rainstorm1809
    @rainstorm1809 3 роки тому +2

    Could you do a video on how to write a strong bio with tips, a model (or comparisons of some basic v stellar author bios) and revise some examples?

  • @gloriarussell882
    @gloriarussell882 3 роки тому +3

    wait hold on this setup is fire

    • @HannahLeeKidder
      @HannahLeeKidder  3 роки тому +2

      thank u ! out of frame are a thousand more plants. i'm going to try dragging at least one leaf of each of them into the shot in future

  • @abigailjulia5518
    @abigailjulia5518 3 роки тому

    I would love a video about publishing short stories!

  • @lexithan8622
    @lexithan8622 3 роки тому

    Would love an in-depth video about the submission process. And would also be interested in seeing how pulling submissions work.

  • @w.b.5369
    @w.b.5369 2 роки тому

    Would love to see the video about the process of traditionally publishing a short!

  • @BigPhilly15
    @BigPhilly15 Рік тому

    Great video! I strictly write short fiction, so I appreciate it.

  • @ginastefanopoulou9068
    @ginastefanopoulou9068 2 роки тому

    Hey! Thank you! These were REALLY helpfull and informative tips!! 😃

  • @rebbiejoanthony5362
    @rebbiejoanthony5362 3 роки тому

    I would definitely be interested in a video about the full process! 💜

  • @dezareesieben7342
    @dezareesieben7342 3 роки тому +3

    So if I publish a piece can I still put it in my short story collection later?
    Only if I self publish correct?

    • @HannahLeeKidder
      @HannahLeeKidder  3 роки тому +4

      Yep! The typical reason pre-published pieces are an issue is that publishers don't want something that's already been out. Since you're the publisher, it's up to you.
      One other note is that some contracts have exclusivity clauses about how and when you can publish pieces once that publisher has. That's why in Little Birds, most of the pieces have a "previously published" note at the beginning of the story. It was something in the contract for a few of those original publishes, so I put it on all of them for consistency. ☺️

  • @cbg4384
    @cbg4384 3 роки тому

    I'd like to see that video of the process!

  • @kyraleigh683
    @kyraleigh683 2 роки тому

    Helpful video. Thanks! Can you link your self-publishing video? I can’t seem to find it.

  • @chereezellars5596
    @chereezellars5596 Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @definemybeauty5501
    @definemybeauty5501 Рік тому

    I need the process. I know it’s labor intensive but I’ve just written a few short stories. First time. I used it as a form of healing. But I want to share.

  • @serfraser
    @serfraser 2 роки тому

    Yes please make the other video

  • @davidmitchell5917
    @davidmitchell5917 3 роки тому

    Thanks. Great realistic advice.

  • @elliscahill
    @elliscahill 3 роки тому

    casting my vote for the follow-up video

  • @reginaargentin2864
    @reginaargentin2864 2 роки тому +1

    im an artist that write graphic novels but I don't know what to do with them

  • @steamstoveprincess8863
    @steamstoveprincess8863 3 роки тому

    You should totally do the step by step publishing thingy

  • @The_Open_Book
    @The_Open_Book 3 роки тому

    Also yes, more short story content!

  • @silviameganmazzantini1840
    @silviameganmazzantini1840 2 роки тому

    I would love to hear everything about publishing a short! have you made that video yet?

  • @lexin8139
    @lexin8139 3 роки тому +3

    Is it possible to submit to undergrad journals under a pseudonym? I'm planning to self publish with a pseudonym, and, if possible, I'd like to keep all of my publishing credits under the same name
    Edit: I'd also love to see the in depth publishing video

    • @HannahLeeKidder
      @HannahLeeKidder  3 роки тому +1

      I've never heard of a publication not allowing pseudonyms? They'll probably want to know your actual name to confirm your student status, but as for the actual name it's published under, should be up to you.
      Noted! Thanks for watching

  • @max-vv6di
    @max-vv6di 2 роки тому

    where do i submit though?

  • @justinjohn5114
    @justinjohn5114 2 роки тому

    Hey Hannah! I'd like to read some of your stories that you've written. Where can I find them?

  • @Reshme77
    @Reshme77 3 роки тому

    What do you mean formatting?

  • @diegoadriandlc5273
    @diegoadriandlc5273 3 роки тому

    I ve been doing some of this things for a while but not as consistent as you did. My problem is that I don't know how to group my histories they are all different.

  • @billyalarie929
    @billyalarie929 3 роки тому

    i'm interested in all of those ideas

  • @jayashreechakravarthy4949
    @jayashreechakravarthy4949 Рік тому

    Abhigel so, you don’t wait until you meet in person and confirm?

  • @atefshahariar656
    @atefshahariar656 2 роки тому

    Okay so do i have to publish the whole story or chapters?

  • @8bitgardengaming
    @8bitgardengaming 3 роки тому

    i would like that video, bls make more

  • @puiaifonofilileota5428
    @puiaifonofilileota5428 2 роки тому

    This is my dream.....i want to publish my first short writing about from a bit to success

  • @SV_Sol
    @SV_Sol Рік тому

    I know im late, but please make that video!

  • @joshuab9226
    @joshuab9226 3 роки тому

    I’d be interested in the in depth video

  • @vino4d
    @vino4d 3 роки тому

    Wow! She is beautiful!
    (First thought when I played this video)

  • @stephenrankin3019
    @stephenrankin3019 2 роки тому +1

    If you make it I will follow.

  • @The_Open_Book
    @The_Open_Book 3 роки тому +1

    I think a demon flashed on screen at 4:11 lol Hannah I know waiting on pubs is annoying but don't get possessed over it xD

  • @stephwithdiamonds
    @stephwithdiamonds 3 роки тому

    I've always used Duotrope. It's about $5/month but they have a very extensive list of publishers that accept unsolicited manuscripts.

  • @gcwishbone
    @gcwishbone 3 роки тому

    Dumb question but, if your prof says something is publishable and 'phenomenal' is it actually? Or maybe just in-line with their taste?

  • @ShortStory-zw7wj
    @ShortStory-zw7wj 2 роки тому

    I can write short motivational stories how can I sell it

  • @Gretaofgreengables
    @Gretaofgreengables 2 роки тому +1

    Part 2???

  • @alaaashraf99
    @alaaashraf99 2 роки тому

    I'm from Palestine . I wrote a short story about my experience in the last war in Gaza strip if you know it (Israel occupation ). And I want to publish it in websites . Which websites can accept it ? I need your answer, please.
    Thanks alot .

  • @liger1793
    @liger1793 2 роки тому

    Please make a story publishing video please

  • @chanele9148
    @chanele9148 2 роки тому

    Does a short story need a book cover ?

  • @AFMR0420
    @AFMR0420 3 роки тому

    I have a lot of questions, but often I don’t ask because I don’t think I’ll succeed. I have a body of poetry that I think I’d like to publish, but I’m afraid.

  • @egunneomaelizabeth1529
    @egunneomaelizabeth1529 8 місяців тому

    I am having some problems 😢

  • @mohammednur6169
    @mohammednur6169 2 роки тому +1

    I'm someone who's to publish their first short story and it's intimidating 😔

  • @iPodFayne
    @iPodFayne 3 роки тому

    I second, third, etc. what everyone is saying about more short story publishing videos!

  • @503pdxer
    @503pdxer 3 роки тому +1

    I agree with the other 80 comments haha

  • @5fivedogs5
    @5fivedogs5 Рік тому

    Requesting short story help.

  • @youngmajestic
    @youngmajestic 3 роки тому +1

    ✨✨

  • @nathleenholt5987
    @nathleenholt5987 11 місяців тому

    You said Microsoft what?

  • @liger1793
    @liger1793 2 роки тому

    Make more

  • @sullygaming1137
    @sullygaming1137 Рік тому

    I cant get people to proofread my stiries without costing an arm a leg and my mental health.

  • @CommanderJamesT.Butler2022
    @CommanderJamesT.Butler2022 3 роки тому +1

    Add me to the thirty requests!

  • @jayashreechakravarthy4949
    @jayashreechakravarthy4949 Рік тому

    Abhigel it’s hard. I want to see you. The feeling that this is not real.

  • @jeffrey3498
    @jeffrey3498 9 місяців тому

    I must be naive, in my old age, but it seems that you should be judged on the story, not the other way around.