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Are there any paid jobs for fiction writing?
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October 16, 2008
I would like to know of any websites or links, where there are paid jobs for fiction writing, available. I have a great passion for writing to express any thoughts, whether objective or subjective, based on a variety of subjects and materials. I would like to perfect my writing skills to the highest degree, in order to, become more eloquent and extremely creative, as most "page-turners" are. Please reply to my request at your earliest convenience! It would be greatly appreciated and HAVE A BLESSED DAY!
Karen - USA
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Some magazines that have short fiction stories pay their staff to do the writing. But most get stories from freelance submissions. A job writing fiction is extremely rare.
Consider magazines that you enjoy to read and see if they include short fiction stories. If not, look for some that do. You can see a listing of magazines that purchase fiction in the Writer's Market and Writer's Handbook books. Check your library or bookstore for one of these books. They also give good information on how to make your submissions.
I believe the best way to start is by writing short-short fiction stories, which are only 300-500 words long. Often they are the easiest to sell or get published. Then progress to short stories and finally to writing a book.
Note that it is good just to get published, even if it is for free. There are websites that will publish stories and you can write stories for you own blog, but that does not have the credibility as a story published in a magazine.
Best wishes on become a best-selling fiction writer.
What if I have trouble writing fiction?
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July 15, 2008
What if i have trouble writing fiction? Should i move on to a different topic or should i keep trying
Nicole - USA
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Often fiction can be autobiographical or biographical. That means you can retell experiences that happened to you or people you know. That is one good reason to keep a journal of your observations about people and their experiences.
With such a basis, you can put your imagination in the story, as if you were part of what was happening.
But also, you need to know fiction techniques of developing a plot and characters. Many start writing long stories without knowing the techniques.
Writing little vignettes is a good way to start in fiction.
But, you may not find fiction interesting. In such a case, writing nonfiction may be for you. The big thing is to write about what interests you. the more you write, the easier it gets, whether fiction or nonfiction.
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