It will be great to see my writing in Print
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
Eugene, Oregon
March 30, 2023 1:13pm CST
Back in December, I submitted five poems to an online journal and was surprised (after many messages "declining" my submissions that they published all five in a January issue. I was very happy about that, of course. (I did have some accepted previously for an anthology and a jazz poetry site).
Now, I'm even happier to receive word that the poems they published in that online journal will be a book. While there is no pay involved, and I have to buy a copy of the book, it will be a nice thing to have. I ordered one for me and one for my daughter.
I'm still submitting and hope to see more published this year.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Mar 23
Thank you! Submitting is always hit & miss. There are so many places to submit, it takes a lot of research.
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@akalinus (40440)
• United States
6 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic The main thing is to understand the guidelines and write for the site you are sending it to.
I once sold a story to a garden magazine. It was a contest on Helium and the magazine would select the story they wanted.
The guidelines were to write a true garden story and they did not want a rainbows and sunshine type of ending. I wrote a funny ending. Even though the rating system by peers rated it low, mine was the one they wanted.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Apr 23
@akalinus You really never know what will be accepted.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
31 Mar 23
They should have given that book as a gift Anyway you seem to be satisfied just seeing those poems in there.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
31 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic But someone is earning and part of the effort is yours.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
31 Mar 23
That would be nice, but getting a book ready to go costs quite a bit. The cover I saw a photo of is really nice and I think there are some photos too.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
31 Mar 23
@allknowing That's true, I suppose.
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! Congratulations and hope many more of your poems/writings get in print!@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Mar 23
Thanks very much, I' m working on it.
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@LadyDuck (458138)
• Switzerland
1 Apr 23
@JamesHxstatic She is surely proud of you.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
1 Apr 23
@LadyDuck I think so, but she is anything but literary, being a Millennial, all wrapped up int tech world.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
31 Mar 23
Thank you @LadyDuck. I think she will like that.
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@sol_cee (38223)
• Philippines
30 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic more Facebook friend requests a-coming!
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
31 Mar 23
Congratulations on your poetry being accepted and printed. Doesn’t it feel good to see your work in print? I’ve had poems printed in poetry books and magazines, some in chap books. I haven’t sent any in lately. As you say, you must send in a handful to get a few printed. I’m taking a break right now but I’ll send in more soon.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
31 Mar 23
Thank you@RubyHawk! I'm going through recent ones now to submit.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
31 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic I want to send some in soon. I think I’ve finally finished the painting for my brother.
@changjiangzhibin89 (16532)
• China
31 Mar 23
I am very happy for you ! It does give you a sense of achievement.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
31 Mar 23
Yes it does and motivates me as well.
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@Deepizzaguy (94552)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
30 Mar 23
That is wonderful that your work is being published.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
31 Mar 23
Thanks @Deeppizzaguy, I'm pleased.
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@Deepizzaguy (94552)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
31 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic You are welcome.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
31 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic
Why won't you get paid because they were published? Now, you can see your work in print and not only you but your daughter will be able to see it in print too.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
31 Mar 23
Few poetry journals pay in the US. Poetry writing is sort of a hobby until you succeed a lot.
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
31 Mar 23
Few poetry journals offer pay in the US. Until you become more successful or win some contests, pay is rare.
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@snowy22315 (169966)
• United States
30 Mar 23
Congratulations, sounds like good news.
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@celticeagle (159058)
• Boise, Idaho
31 Mar 23
How nice. Congratulations! I used to write articles for an online site. It's nice to see your work in print.
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
30 Mar 23
Congratulations Jim! I think it is just a numbers game--so you have to send out lots of submissions--but once you find editors that like your work, it is a lot easier!
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Mar 23
Thank you, that's what I have heard.
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@RebeccasFarm (86754)
• United States
31 Mar 23
Up there with the likes of Yeats and others I am sure..congrats.
