How to Hypnotize an Editor6 Tips for Getting Published

How to Hypnotize an Editor-6 Tips for Getting Published
By Iris Green

Getting published is not the easiest feat, and it helps to wiggle your fingers, empower your words and send an editor into a literary trance. Not easy, but doable. Continue reading to learn how

1. Woo with originality: Theres nothing new under the sunor so the old saying goes. But, theres always a fresh slant to a worn topic. Find ways of tapping into your otherness and pouring that into your writing. Girl meets boy was the underlying subject of author Jessica Brodys short story Hu-Man Resources, but the subject did not stop there. Imagine a group of men-deprived girls plotting a scheme to use their positions in personnel as a dating service. Now thats a story! And a hilarious one at that.

2.Seduce with your opening: Theres nothing wrong with a tease. Captain Ahab was neither my first husband nor my lastthe opening sentence of the best-selling novel Ahabs Wife by Sena Jeter Naslundbewitches readers. Hummmwe all know the memorable character of Moby Dick and wonder what shenanigans lies within his home front. And the bit about multiple husbands before and after Ahab entices

3.Befriend the spell/grammar check: Nothing is a larger turn-off than seeing a writers work riddled with errors. Remember, an editors interview with a writer isnt with the writer herself but with her writing. Make sure you flaunt quality writing. One of my favorite resources for a spell check/thesaurus is dictionary.com. General use is free, but you can also upgrade to premium service which provides ad-free use, audio word pronunciations, word games, and more.

4.Incite gossip: Ms. Missy next door may give you something to talk about, but you want to prattle on about your work. The internet is a great resource for getting talk and feedback about your writing. Dont under estimate internet gossip!!! Author Karen P. Fowler knows the power of internet gossip well. In her article, Workshopping Your Fiction, (http://writingfiction.suite101.com/article.cfm/workshoppingyourfiction) she describes her experience in using peer review websites. Another great thing about internet gossip, is that word spreads fast. If your work is good, gabby mouths flap. Let them!

5.Read great works: The literary canon is great for example and inspiration, but dont forget other great works (and the ones thatll help you get published) such as writers guidelines and works published already with the editor. If writers want to know what I like to see, I say please read a few of the work weve already published. I get tons of submissions where its obvious that the writer didnt bother doing her homework. It is worth the time and effort to read a publications submissions policy and frequently asked questions (FAQs). Nothing creates a worse impression than when a writer asks a question that has already been answered in the guidelines or FAQs. Do diligence, as with job interviews, is just as important when you want to sell your work.

6.Flatterywill get you everywhere: Delivering roses isnt necessary, but a kind (and sincere) word about the publication would not hurt. Caroline See in her book, Making a Literary Life talks about charming notes to editors, as a means to getting face time (a book, by the way which is a must read for writers). Editors receive hundreds of submissions from virtual strangers wanting to be featured in their publication. A nice note to the editor could help in the long run and perhaps establish a rapport. Youd be a familiar name in a sea of submissions.

As editor for The Chick Lit Review (www.chicklitreview.org), Iris Green receives hundreds of submissions, from professional and not-as-polished writers and writers in-between. She has a BA and MA in English and is currently working on her Masters of Business Administration. With a background in both technical and fiction writing, she feels fluent in both worlds. This article is free for republishing, as the author provides blanket approval, as long as its content remains unchanged and the credits and bio remain intact.

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