How Do You Submit A Short Story Manuscript To An Editor?
Having a finished short story manuscript to send out is a great accomplishment, a step that many don’t reach. The next phase would be to submit the manuscript to an editor. Take these tips in order to submit a short story manuscript to an editor. Go to the library and pick out publications that publish stories similar to yours. You can also go on the Internet and research publishers that might fit your type of story. Pick out a few that you think would be a good fit. Study the publisher carefully. If your story seems suitable for them, check out their archives or back issues and get a feel for what they publish. Find their writer’s guidelines and read them thoroughly. Many publishers want very specific things and will note that in the guidelines. Prepare a cover letter with a good opening paragraph in order to get the editor interested. Continue on with a short description of your story, as well as any information about yourself, such as other publishing credits. End your note thanking
