tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post8149355875773143389..comments2024-03-28T07:57:20.138-07:00Comments on Writing for Woman's World Magazine: New in TownKate Willoughbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08923324775303769386noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-6189924421672933852013-05-27T20:22:18.272-07:002013-05-27T20:22:18.272-07:00Betsi, it seems you have been having a real slog t...Betsi, it seems you have been having a real slog through health problems. I hope all of us who pray will mention your name. May this surgery be a great success.<br /><br />As Kate has said, the best way to keep up with WW is by subscription. It is cheaper and usually it comes through all right. There was one time when they completely stopped sending mine, saying the post office told them I was not here.Mary Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-18694219761927656012013-05-27T12:08:01.656-07:002013-05-27T12:08:01.656-07:00Submitting to WW is the same wherever you live, Ka...Submitting to WW is the same wherever you live, Kate. You can't submit by email, so it has to be posted and has to include an SAE for their reply. Jody's right, the cost of postage will vary depending on where in Europe your enquirer lives, and where they are sending to. To send an 800 word story with covering letter and SAE by AirMail to America from England currently costs £1.88, but she/he should still get the letter weighed at the counter just to be on the safe side.<br /><br />The problem lies with the return postage. You can't use your own country's stamps on letters that are coming back to you from another country. It's possible that International Reply Coupons may still be available in the country this person lives in, but certainly here in the UK IRCs have been discontinued. That's why I did a stamp swap with some of your writers on this site. Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-66172917638506618762013-05-27T11:19:33.224-07:002013-05-27T11:19:33.224-07:00I am sure the SASE must have U.S. postage. That wa...I am sure the SASE must have U.S. postage. That was the point of all the discussion. Anyone interested should take a look at the information Jody mentioned. Kate, you might even want to make the subject a special part of your blog for the foreign writers who are submitting to WW.Mary Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-2912751344686046262013-05-27T10:50:10.513-07:002013-05-27T10:50:10.513-07:00In the many comments on the April 17th Annabelle K...In the many comments on the April 17th Annabelle Knows Best story, several of us discussed the postage needed for submissions from the UK, number of pages, etc. The cost of the return postage may change according to the country it's being sent to. You submit per usual, but put enough return postage on the SASE to get it back to you in whatever country you're from. Jody E. Lebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777207515123248962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-5446287314353445162013-05-27T09:51:32.597-07:002013-05-27T09:51:32.597-07:00Thanks for the kind words, everyone.
Lori, you sh...Thanks for the kind words, everyone.<br /><br />Lori, you should be getting the materials shortly.<br /><br />Also, I have someone asking how to submit to WW if they live in Europe. Is there anyone who can help?<br /><br />Kate Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923324775303769386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-90603191869106622702013-05-26T16:42:37.095-07:002013-05-26T16:42:37.095-07:00@Kate Thanks for the welcome and encouraging word...@Kate Thanks for the welcome and encouraging words. I still have not received the email with the first class. It would probably be listed under Loretta Smith. I paid via PayPal yesterday. It can be sent to me at bioteacher55@gmail.com or casamama55@gmail.com<br /><br />@Jody Thank you! As I tell friends and family, I even look forward to that first rejection letter. At least that tells me that I put myself out there. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711775797499955501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-43091153065839991502013-05-26T12:28:27.703-07:002013-05-26T12:28:27.703-07:00Congrats, Chris! Good for you.
1 out of 4 is gre...Congrats, Chris! Good for you.<br /><br />1 out of 4 is great stats.<br /><br />Jody E. Lebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777207515123248962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-56244058337978058262013-05-26T10:26:50.883-07:002013-05-26T10:26:50.883-07:00Thanks, Betsi, perhaps I'll email Mary Ann and...Thanks, Betsi, perhaps I'll email Mary Ann and ask her if she would do it. I hope the surgery goes well and you'll be fighting fit again very soon. <br /><br />Meant to mention, I had another acceptance from UK mag My Weekly this week. It was a story I submitted a year ago and had to rework a bit as Liz wasn't keen on the end, but she liked the new version and has now accepted it. She turned down three others at the same time, so not all plain sailing, but one out of four's not bad.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-85591782863147281182013-05-26T09:50:13.525-07:002013-05-26T09:50:13.525-07:00Chris, I didn't buy this issue of WW and proba...Chris, I didn't buy this issue of WW and probably won't buy any for the next few weeks due to my upcoming surgery.<br /><br />Maybe someone else who frequents the blog could help Chris out by scanning the stories and e-mailing them to her across the pond?Betsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861482447169647656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-29262540385970781812013-05-26T08:38:56.084-07:002013-05-26T08:38:56.084-07:00@ Lori Smith
Welcome to the group. I also took K...@ Lori Smith<br /><br />Welcome to the group. I also took Kate's classes and it helped me..I sold 2 romances after that. Best wishes in your WW writing efforts. Hope to see YOUR name on a story...Jody E. Lebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777207515123248962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-64363607653033594982013-05-26T00:23:08.865-07:002013-05-26T00:23:08.865-07:00Welcome to one of the best sites around, Lori. I s...Welcome to one of the best sites around, Lori. I stumbled across it a few months ago looking for Woman's World info and it's been a huge help. And as Kate said, congratulations on submitting your first story - to anyone, anywhere. That's a huge step but you can't make progress without it. We'll keep our fingers crossed for you so you can get on with writing your next one.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-87957122890702734002013-05-25T16:08:16.763-07:002013-05-25T16:08:16.763-07:00Chris, I know, right?
Lori, I'm glad you like...Chris, I know, right?<br /><br />Lori, I'm glad you like the website. Congrats on submitting! That's an important and scary accomplishment. Yes, I used the email address that I saw on the Paypal email that you had sent me the money. If you haven't gotten the materials, let me know. Kate Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923324775303769386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-86473847903674234492013-05-25T16:02:57.782-07:002013-05-25T16:02:57.782-07:00Hi Kate. I just came across your blog this week a...Hi Kate. I just came across your blog this week and I sense I may have some sleepless nights scrolling through the archives. Great stuff! I just submitted my first story to WW yesterday. To be honest, it was the first sample of my writing I have submitted to anything, anyone, anywhere. Yikes! I just paid for your first workshop and am awaiting email delivery. I assume PayPal just forwards it to the email address they have on file for me?? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711775797499955501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406318704822590967.post-37009129017622227992013-05-25T11:58:27.475-07:002013-05-25T11:58:27.475-07:00My dog Meggie is terrified of storms - why didn...My dog Meggie is terrified of storms - why didn't I think to write that story?! Sounds as though it was a good one.Chrisnoreply@blogger.com