“Dear Contributor,
We thank you for the opportunity to review your submission. We regret that it does not meet our present needs, and we wish you the best of luck placing your work elsewhere.
Sincerely,
The Editors”
If you’re a writer trying to get published you are, no doubt, familiar with this type of response.Submitting your work takes courage, perseverance, attention-to-detail and stamina, not to mention TIME! And the rejections, well, we all know about those.
My short-works submission service, Writer’s Wings, grew out of an opportunity to help a writer friend. She felt a strong desire to get her short stories published but wanted no part of the submission process, finding it onerous and stressful. A mutual friend knew of my resourcefulness as a successful personal assistant and suggested that I try my hand at the submission work.
This turned out to be a terrific suggestion! I took to the work readily, as it felt very much like the work I used to do as a grant-writer–researching prospects, adhering to the often strict submission guidelines, keeping accurate records and tracking the progress of the submission. I enjoy the challenge of finding a good home for a story, and the gratification of being able to help writers become published authors. I am happy to say that my first client has had three of her short stories published to date, and loves being freed from the submission process. Who wouldn’t love never having to read another rejection letter??
I joined BAIPA because I have two clients who want to self-publish and have turned to me for guidance. I can tell after attending only two meetings that there is a wealth of excellent information to be found here. I’m eager to learn everything I can about this rapidly changing field and I look forward to meeting my fellow BAIPA members!
Marleen Roggow, marleen@writers-wings.com , www.writers-wings.com
Author
One of my favorite things about BAIPA is its culture of generosity, the willingness — even eagerness — to share what we have each learned in the process of bringing stories to life. We provide educational programs, networking, marketing opportunities, encouragement, and information on industry vendors and services. And lots of one-on-one advice and mentoring.
We welcome all who have an interest in making connections within the world of independent publishing and learning more about how to publish and sell their work successfully. Together we are raising the standard of independent publishing and helping our members thrive.
Do join us!
—Becky Parker Geist, BAIPA Board of Directors, President
Quick Resources
Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. For workshop registration, members can buy a member ticket and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.