tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post3491730029432317069..comments2024-03-28T07:57:20.138-07:00Comments on Writing for Woman's World Magazine: Smooth SleddingKate Willoughbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08923324775303769386noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-74219729070805877602018-12-31T10:00:58.672-08:002018-12-31T10:00:58.672-08:00Hi Kate,
I have been enjoying your blog for a year...Hi Kate,<br />I have been enjoying your blog for a year. I realize that any good publisher wants a good story no matter what. That said, if Women's World gets upwards of 4000 romance stories a month how the heck do they decide? I read the magazine but don't have a subscription. Do they care whether or not you have a subscription? And is it safe to say they would not like a story that includes scenes in a bar?<br /><br />Thanks for your answer in advanceLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15520516862427755227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-62891064629260206042016-02-11T22:17:50.723-08:002016-02-11T22:17:50.723-08:00Sometime in March.Sometime in March.Kate Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923324775303769386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-44016993216413380272016-02-05T10:57:05.239-08:002016-02-05T10:57:05.239-08:00Thank you, all. Patricia said my mini-mystery woul...Thank you, all. Patricia said my mini-mystery would be in the #15 WW and I see that is the April 11th issue. Kate, when is your new story appearing? I have not yet received my contract, but it may be because my email is still not working right. I have to get that fixed. I did submit one Romance before my email failed, but it was probably lost in the current avalanche. So, as Betsi said, I would wait a bit before resubmitting my "lost" stories anyway.Mary Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-89069582887434683012016-02-05T08:02:25.438-08:002016-02-05T08:02:25.438-08:00Congrats on the sale, Mary Jo!!!
Congrats on the sale, Mary Jo!!!<br />Kate Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923324775303769386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-53746792224878633952016-02-04T10:24:47.134-08:002016-02-04T10:24:47.134-08:00Everyone is supposed to be electronically literate...Everyone is supposed to be electronically literate these days, and I am not. The server here has messed up my email so I can't even send anything out right now. It seemed the WW auto-reply system was up and working a few days ago, but not now? I am sure they will get it straightened out, but it is frustrating to both the senders and receivers. I am thrilled and amazed that Patricia took my little mystery story. I find the Romances so much easier to write, but it has been years since I sold one to them. So, plodding on. Mary Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-3951507286725807322016-02-04T09:38:03.313-08:002016-02-04T09:38:03.313-08:00I emailed a couple of stories and received no auto...I emailed a couple of stories and received no auto- or other response. <br />Mary Jo, that's great that you had a mystery approved. I can't wait to read it.Tamaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-70609774937154254072016-02-04T06:01:10.368-08:002016-02-04T06:01:10.368-08:00Mary Jo, you sold your first mystery? Congrats! An...Mary Jo, you sold your first mystery? Congrats! And so fast! I've been worrying about how efficient WW's new system is going to be, but it looks like you have no complaints.<br /><br />As for Patricia being swamped, the subject on the Yahoo discussion group yesterday was people being concerned that they weren't getting replies that their submissions were received. Patricia finally said that it wasn't working and their tech support person was unavailable. But SO MANY people have sent romances to her in the last couple weeks, and many have sent more than one. For once I'm glad I don't have anything ready to go -- I'm happy to wait a month or two and hope the flood has receded.Betsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861482447169647656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-43747334133976725472016-02-03T13:59:40.278-08:002016-02-03T13:59:40.278-08:00Hey Anony: I submitted a Romance to WW via email o...Hey Anony: I submitted a Romance to WW via email on Jan 25. So far, I have had no acceptance of that, and maybe never will. On Jan 29 I sent in a Mini-Mystery and got an email on Feb 2 that the story was accepted and I would be getting a contract via email. It has not yet arrived, but I hope to see it soon. I understand that Patricia is swamped with Romances and is looking for more Mystery submissions. Evidently she is quick in her response to an accepted story. See what you can do.Mary Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-76969673419855886542016-02-02T15:55:17.569-08:002016-02-02T15:55:17.569-08:00Hi there,
I'm here in the U.S., but wasn'...Hi there, <br /><br />I'm here in the U.S., but wasn't sure that particular issue would still be available for purchase. At one point, I ordered a WW subscription, but got tired of having to call regarding missed issues (it happened quite frequently). Needless to say, I gave up! Now, I usually just buy a copy at the grocery store whenever I'm there. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-85061714849423517282016-02-02T12:42:02.623-08:002016-02-02T12:42:02.623-08:00Betsi beat me to it. I can't post the story he...Betsi beat me to it. I can't post the story here. Are you not able to get a copy of the magazine? Are you outside of the U.S.? It's only $2 an issue. I subscribe and write it off as a business expense.<br />Kate Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923324775303769386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-54381993507946065802016-02-02T11:59:54.203-08:002016-02-02T11:59:54.203-08:00Ms. Anonymous, what did you mean "please post...Ms. Anonymous, what did you mean "please post?" WW stories can't be reprinted here or anywhere else without the permission of the publisher, who owns the rights to them.Betsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861482447169647656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-47240169018039636382016-02-02T11:07:06.644-08:002016-02-02T11:07:06.644-08:00Mary Jo,
When did you send your stories through? ...Mary Jo,<br /><br />When did you send your stories through? Wonder if I should be patient a little while longer, or simply resubmit? It can be so nerve-wrecking sending your "babies" into the world :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-41076805992600901492016-02-02T10:11:52.024-08:002016-02-02T10:11:52.024-08:00I submitted two stories a day or two apart. The fi...I submitted two stories a day or two apart. The first one brought a personal acknowledgement from Patricia. The second got an automated response. So it would seem they are up and running.Mary Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-24034480123564340882016-02-02T08:00:40.619-08:002016-02-02T08:00:40.619-08:00Oh, this one sounds really good! If you can, pleas...Oh, this one sounds really good! If you can, please post. Woman's World seems to be on a roll with good stories. I've really enjoyed them lately. <br /><br />On a different note, I was wondering if anyone else has submitted to the new WW email address? And if so, did you receive an automated confirmation? Just getting really nervous, as I submitted a story, but never received an automated confirmation. Wondered if I should resubmit? <br /><br />Thanks! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-74129839356931419452016-02-02T07:36:49.489-08:002016-02-02T07:36:49.489-08:00I loved this story, Kate. As a writer, I saw the ...I loved this story, Kate. As a writer, I saw the story structure immediately. As a reader, I loved the premise and the characters. Delightful!Patnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-80638890567191964942016-02-01T13:01:38.704-08:002016-02-01T13:01:38.704-08:00I did also enjoy this story. It was a little bit ...I did also enjoy this story. It was a little bit different which was nice. I agree that it had a Norman Rockwell feel.Sandy Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14446522151228936911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-28462731518677917342016-01-29T21:18:07.328-08:002016-01-29T21:18:07.328-08:00I'm sure she'll keep accepting snail mail ...I'm sure she'll keep accepting snail mail submissions. The rest of the world doesn't know about the change to email, I'm thinking. And yes, Patricia said she wants stories as attachments.<br />Kate Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923324775303769386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-40378871225280061642016-01-29T20:39:18.467-08:002016-01-29T20:39:18.467-08:00Kate, I'm posting on here because I don't ...Kate, I'm posting on here because I don't know if anyone is going back to read the post where we were discussing the new guidelines. I'm sending in a story as an attachment. This was not specified in the guidelines, so I hope it's correct. I sent two in last week via snail mail, and I think I read somewhere that she's going to read these as long as they trickle in. Am I correct?Tamaranoreply@blogger.com