Hi all. If I post a complete short story here, will that affect possible publication later on? Ie: does posting a story here count as publication? Thanks:)
Hi all. If I post a complete short story here, will that affect possible publication later on? Ie: does posting a story here count as publication? Thanks:)
Khyati, I think that would definitely constitute publication. I don't want to do that.
Thanks Mark. That's what I am concerned about ... posting a whole story.
Very good question.
On posting anything here you grant a non-exclusive right for Bloomsbury to use. Beyond that it's still your material and you are the copyright owner. How publishers might view partially shared works I'm not sure. I'd *guess* posting snippets would be no issue for most as it only helps build interest and awareness in their new talent - but Wadda-I-Know... maybe one of our more experienced community members has some insight.
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Mark.
Helen, why don't you create a blog? It's a good way to reach your readers :)