Queries, Contributors, and Common Terms
An A-Z glossary for submitting writing
As a new writer, you might feel like everyone around you is speaking a different language. Everyone already seems to know this lingo, like they’re a part of a secret club. Today I’m breaking down the words that we use as writers in regards to submissions (when you send out a piece of writing!) I hope that this little primer is useful to those who feel left out of the loop.
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Top Terms for Writers from A to Z
Acceptance: The holy grail. An acceptance is when a journal, magazine, or press wants to publish your work. It usually comes in the form of an email from an editor. Your piece has been “accepted” to the publication.
Acceptance Rate: A journal’s acceptance rate is the rate at which pieces are accepted out of the slush pile (or queue of submissions). It is often listed in the guidelines or on Duotrope. For example, SFF magazine Clarkesworld has a 0.24% acceptance rate on Duotrope, meaning that 0.24% of stories submitted are then accepted.
AWP: The Association of Writers & Writing Programs is a collection of journals, schools, and writers. Each year they host “AWP” — a conference for…
