T @ 27 Dec

1 miss, StoryQuarterly

155 subs: 88 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 60 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions, 1 fellowship

30 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 5 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 4 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 2 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

94 misses - 43 short story comps, 1 story collection comp, 7 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 16 print magazines, 6 online mags, 11 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @ 23 Dec

1 sub, Six Little things, flash

155 subs: 88 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 60 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions, 1 fellowship

30 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 5 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 4 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 2 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

93 misses - 42 short story comps, 1 story collection comp, 7 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 16 print magazines, 6 online mags, 11 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

V @ 20 Dec

1 sub print mag, acceptance for same
1 sub willesden competition

75 Submissions. (33 competitions, 42 open)

36 hits ( 3 anthology publication, 2 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 7 print mags, 8 ezine, 4 reading invites, 1 recording invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 3 Second Prizes [Bridport prize, Fish short story and Flashquake flash, ...])


63 rejects (16 ezines, 11 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 4 other print mags, 7 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 3 monologue, 16 story comp subs, 5 radio)

T @ 20 Dec

1 sub, flash, Sleeping Fish

154 subs: 88 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 59 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions, 1 fellowship

30 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 5 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 4 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 2 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

93 misses - 42 short story comps, 1 story collection comp, 7 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 16 print magazines, 6 online mags, 11 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @ 17 Dec

3 subs, flashes, Conjunctions
1 miss, Mslexia flash
1 story withdrawn from competition

153 subs: 88 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 58 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions, 1 fellowship

30 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 5 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 4 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 2 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

93 misses - 42 short story comps, 1 story collection comp, 7 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 16 print magazines, 6 online mags, 11 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @ 15 Dec

2 flash hits, Brand magazine, print
2 misses, same pub


151 subs: 89 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 55 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions, 1 fellowship

30 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 5 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 4 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 2 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

92 misses - 42 short story comps, 1 story collection comp, 7 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 15 print magazines, 6 online mags, 11 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

V @ 14 Dec

1 sub/1 acceptance, ezine
1 reject, glass woman comp
1 invitation, non fic




73 Submissions. (32 competitions, 41 open)

35 hits ( 3 anthology publication, 2 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 6 print mags, 8 ezine, 4 reading invites, 1 recording invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 3 Second Prizes [Bridport prize, Fish short story and Flashquake flash, ...])


63 rejects (16 ezines, 11 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 4 other print mags, 7 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 3 monologue, 16 story comp subs, 5 radio)

T @ 11 Dec

1 miss, Glass Woman Prize

151 subs: 89 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 55 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions, 1 fellowship

28 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 3 print mags,
1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 4 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 2 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

90 misses - 42 short story comps, 1 story collection comp, 7 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 11 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

Spent Euros 37.50

T @ 10 Dec

1 sub, Smokelong fellowship
3 subs, Flosca Teo

151 subs: 89 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 55 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions, 1 fellowship

28 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 3 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 4 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 2 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

89 misses - 41 short story comps, 1 story collection comp, 7 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 11 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

Spent Euros 37.50

V @ 7 Dec

3 rejects, radio
1 sub, erotic antholgy, print
1 acceptance, the same


72 Submissions. (32 competitions, 40 open)

33 hits ( 3 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 6 print mags, 7 ezine, 4 reading invites, 1 recording invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 3 Second Prizes [Bridport prize, Fish short story and Flashquake flash, ...])


62 rejects (16 ezines, 11 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 4 other print mags, 7 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 3 monologue, 15 story comp subs, 5 radio)

T @ 7 Dec

1 miss - Calvino comp

147 subs: 86 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 55 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

28 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 3 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 4 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 2 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

89 misses - 41 short story comps, 1 story collection comp, 7 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 11 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @ 2 Dec

1 hit - highly commended in Biscuit Short Story Competition
1 sub - Willesden
2 submissions withdrawn, accepted elsewhere

147 subs: 86 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 55 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

28 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 3 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 4 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 2 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

88 misses - 41 short story comps, 7 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 11 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @ 25 Nov

3 subs, Fish story comp, 1 sub to Story Quarterly

148 subs: 85 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 57 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

27 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 3 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 4 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

88 misses - 41 short story comps, 7 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 11 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

Spent £428.50 + $5 + E60 + $20 = £484.50
Earned £491 + $6.24 = £494
(and 30% discount off Abroad Writers Conferences (could be worth $750... if I want to pay the other 70%)

T @ 22 Nov

1 miss, Sususurrus press, flash

145 subs: 82 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 57 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

27 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 3 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 4 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

88 misses - 41 short story comps, 7 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 11 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @ 21 Nov

1 hit, short story accepted by Riptide, UK print lit magazine

145 subs: 82 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 57 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

27 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 3 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 4 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

87 misses - 41 short story comps, 7 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 10 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

V @ 19 Nov

Second prize at Bridport (already in stats, anon)
1 reject, Libbon

71 Submissions. (32 competitions, 39 open)

32 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 6 print mags, 7 ezine, 4 reading invites, 1 recording invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 3 Second Prizes [Bridport prize, Fish short story and Flashquake flash, ...])


59 rejects (16 ezines, 11 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 4 other print mags, 7 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 3 monologue, 15 story comp subs, 2 radio)

T @ 17 Nov

3 sub, flash contest
1 miss, Fish criminally short histories

145 subs: 82 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 57 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

26 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 4 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

87 misses - 41 short story comps, 7 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 10 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

V @ 14 Nov

2 rejections, Fish Historic and Fish criminally short histories


71 Submissions. (32 competitions, 39 open)

32 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 6 print mags, 7 ezine, 4 reading invites, 1 recording invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 3 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash, ...])


58 rejects (16 ezines, 11 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 3 other print mags, 7 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 3 monologue, 15 story comp subs, 2 radio)

T @ 6 Nov

1 hit, longlisted at Fish Short Histories Comp

142 subs: 79 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 57 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

26 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 4 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

86 misses - 41 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 10 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @ 1 Nov`

1 miss, anthology

142 subs: 79 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 57 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

25 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

86 misses - 41 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 10 flash fiction publications, 2 anthologies, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @30 Oct

1 miss, Carvezine contest

142 subs: 79 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 57 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

25 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

85 misses - 41 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 10 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @ 28 Oct

2 flash subs, the Normal School, Wet Ink
3 subs, Tin Parachute

142 subs: 79 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 57 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

25 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

84 misses - 40 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 10 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @ 25 Oct

1 rejection, Quick fiction

138 subs: 79 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 49 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

25 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

84 misses - 40 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 10 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

V @ 23 Oct

1 sub to Normal School
1 reject, Times

71 Submissions. (32 competitions, 39 open)

32 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 6 print mags, 7 ezine, 4 reading invites, 1 recording invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 3 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash, ...])


56 rejects (16 ezines, 11 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 3 other print mags, 6 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 3 monologue, 14 story comp subs, 2 radio)

T @ 23 Oct

1 rejection, Smokelong

138 subs: 79 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 49 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

25 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

83 misses - 40 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 9 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

V @ 20 Oct

Catching up.
1 acceptance, short story non paid, at Night Train (e) plus annual print version
1 acceptance, short story at The Cafe Irreal, paying (e)
3 Rejects from Tales of Decongested anthology, non paying (p)
3 rejects, small closed comp for monologues SWWJ
1 rej Smokelong non paying (e)
1 rej Zahir token payment speculative fic mag (p)
I rej Summerset Review paying (e)
I rej Strange Horizons paying (e)




70 Submissions. (32 competitions, 38 open)

32 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 6 print mags, 7 ezine, 4 reading invites, 1 recording invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 3 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash, ...])


55 rejects (16 ezines, 11 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 3 other print mags, 6 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 3 monologue, 13 story comp subs, 2 radio)

T @ 16 Oct

2 hits, Cafe Irreal, payment $6.24
1 miss, same publication

138 subs: 79 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 49 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

25 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 6 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

82 misses - 40 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 6 online mags, 8 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

Spent £423.50 + £5 = £428.50
Earned £491 + $6.24 = £494
(and 30% discount off Abroad Writers Conferences (could be worth $750... if I want to pay the other 70%)

T @ 13 Oct

1 hit - story accepted for anthology on string theory. Paying $20

138 subs: 79 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 49 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

23 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 1 anthology, 4 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

81 misses - 40 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 5 online mags, 8 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

Spent £423.50 + £5 = £428.50
Earned £481 + $20 = £491
(and 30% discount off Abroad Writers Conferences (could be worth $750... if I want to pay the other 70%)

T @ 8 Oct

1 flash submission, Mslexia
1 miss - Smokelong

138 subs: 79 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 49 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

22 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 4 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

81 misses - 40 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 5 online mags, 8 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @ 2 Oct

2 rejections, print mag

137 subs: 79 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 48 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

22 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 4 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

80 misses - 40 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 13 print magazines, 5 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @ 27 Sep

1 sub, short story comp
1 sub, LabLit

137 subs: 79 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 48 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

22 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 4 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

78 misses - 40 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 11 print magazines, 5 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

Spent £423.50 + £5 = £428.50
Earned £481
(and 30% discount off Abroad Writers Conferences (could be worth $750... if I want to pay the other 70%)

T @ 24 Sep

2 subs, Smokelong
1 rejection, Locus Novus

135 subs: 78 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 47 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

22 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 4 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

78 misses - 40 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 11 print magazines, 5 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @ 20 Sep

2 subs: 1 flash sent to Sursurrus Press,
1 excerpt from short story collection to Calvino prize

133 subs: 78 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 45 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

22 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 4 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

77 misses - 40 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 11 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

Spent £411 + $25 = £423.50
Earned £481
(and 30% discount off Abroad Writers Conferences (could be worth $750... if I want to pay the other 70%)

T @ 18 Sept

3 flash subs to Cafe Irreal

131 subs: 77 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 44 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

22 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 4 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

77 misses - 40 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 11 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

V @ 18 Sept

4 subs, Tales of the Decongested anthology
1 2nd prize, details to be announced
1 short story comp reject




70 Submissions. (32 competitions, 38 open)

30 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 6 print mags, 5 ezine, 4 reading invites, 1 recording invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 3 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash, ...])


45 rejects (13 ezines, 8 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 6 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 13 story comp subs, 2 radio)

T @ 17 Sep

1 hit, online lit journal
2 misses, short story comp.

128 subs: 77 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 41 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

22 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 4 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

77 misses - 40 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 11 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @ 16 Sept

1 submission withdrawn.
1 submission, Biscuit Short Story comp

128 subs: 77 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 41 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

21 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

75 misses - 38 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 11 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

Spent £399.00 + £12 = £411
Earned £481
(and 30% discount off Abroad Writers Conferences (could be worth $750... if I want to pay the other 70%)

T @ 15 Sept

2 misses, Derby City Short Story comp & Short & Sweet Melbourne play competition

128 subs: 76 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 42 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

21 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

75 misses - 38 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 11 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 2 short play comps

T @ 11 Sept

1 flash sub, The Linnet's Wing

128 subs: 76 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 42 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

21 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

73 misses - 37 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 11 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 1 short play comp

T @ 10 Sep

2 subs, White Chimney

127 subs: 76 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 41 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

21 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

73 misses - 37 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 11 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 1 short play comp

T @ 9 Sept

1 sub, flash, Locus Novus

125 subs: 76 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 39 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

21 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

73 misses - 37 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 11 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 1 short play comp

T @ 8 Sept

1 rejection, 6 little things

124 subs: 76 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 38 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

21 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

73 misses - 37 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 11 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 1 short play comp

V @ 7 Sept

1 reject, Strange Horizons ezine


66 Submissions. (32 competitions, 34 open)

29 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 6 print mags, 5 ezine, 4 reading invites, 1 recording invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


44 rejects (13 ezines, 8 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 6 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 12 story comp subs, 2 radio)

T @ 5 Sep

1 sub - Fish criminally short histories.

124 subs: 76 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 38 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

21 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

72 misses - 37 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 11 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 1 short play comp

Spent £372.50 + $12 + €20 + €12= £399.00
earned £100 + $10.80 + £375 + $2 = £481
(and 30% discount off Abroad Writers Conferences (could be worth $750... if I want to pay the other 70%!)

V @ 5 Sept

1 flash comp shortlist

4 subs 2 comps (Times and Fish Criminally Shorts) 1 ezine, 1 print mag
4 rejects 1 Clockwork Phoenix anthology call
2 ezine
1 flash from same comp as above




66 Submissions. (32 competitions, 34 open)

29 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 6 print mags, 5 ezine, 4 reading invites, 1 recording invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


43 rejects (12 ezines, 8 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 6 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 12 story comp subs, 2 radio)

T @ 28 Aug

4 subs to UK print mag - 3 flashes, one story
1 miss, Broadsided

123 subs: 75 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 38 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

21 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

72 misses - 37 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 11 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 1 short play comp

T @ 27 Aug

2 subs to short story comps (Carve Contest & Fish Short Histories III)

119 subs: 75 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 34 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

21 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

71 misses - 37 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 10 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 1 short play comp

Spent £372.50 + $12 + E20= 392.00
earned £100 + $10.80 + £375 + $2 = £481
(and 30% discount off Abroad Writers Conferences (could be worth $750... if I want to pay the other 70%!)

T @ 26 Aug

1 sub, short story comp

117 subs: 73 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 34 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

21 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

71 misses - 37 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 10 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 1 short play comp

T @ 22 Aug

2 subs, 1097 mag

116 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 34 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

21 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

71 misses - 37 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 10 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 1 short play comp

V @ 22 Aug

4 subs (1 ezine, 3 print)

62 Submissions. (30 competitions, 32 open)

28 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 6 print mags, 5 ezine, 4 reading invites, 1 recording invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


39 rejects (10 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 12 story comp subs, 2 radio)

V @ 15 Aug

1 acceptance Penumbra Lit Mag
1 reject Every day Fiction
1 sub Glass Woman comp


58 Submissions. (30 competitions, 28 open

28 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 6 print mags, 5 ezine, 4 reading invites, 1 recording invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


39 rejects (10 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 12 story comp subs, 2 radio)

T @ 10 Aug

1 sub to Tea Party FREE theme issue

114 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 32 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

21 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

71 misses - 37 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 10 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 1 short play comp

V @ 9 Aug

3 rejects Yeovil short story comp
1 sub Shortalk
1 sub same as T's below

57 Submissions. (29 competitions, 28 open

27 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 5 print mags, 5 ezine, 4 reading invites, 1 recording invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


38 rejects (9 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 12 story comp subs, 2 radio)

T @ 9 Aug

2 hits - Every Day fiction (paying).

113 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 31 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

21 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

71 misses - 37 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 10 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 1 short play comp

T @ 8 Aug

3 submissions to Every Day Fiction
1 miss - yeovil

113 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 31 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

19 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 5 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

72 misses - 38 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 10 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 1 short play comp

V @ 8 Aug

1 request to record a short story for Talking Newspapers for the Blind

27 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 5 print mags, 5 ezine, 4 reading invites, 1 recording invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


35 rejects (9 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 9 story comp subs, 2 radio)

V @ 7 Aug

2 subs radio
1 sub Clockwork Phoenix

55 Submissions. (29 competitions, 26 open)

26 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 5 print mags, 5 ezine, 4 reading invites, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


35 rejects (9 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 9 story comp subs, 2 radio)

T @ 7 Aug

1 miss - Short Fiction competition

110 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 28 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

19 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

71 misses - 37 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 10 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 1 short play comp

T @ 2 Aug

1 sub - Broadsided (thanks V!)
2 misses, Momaya & Stage This short play comp

110 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 28 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

19 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

70 misses - 37 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 10 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp, 1 short play comp

V @ 2 Aug

1 piece being translated into Italian by Italian ezine 'Buran'.

1 sub to Broadsided (flash)
1 sub to Zahir Magazine (story)


52 Submissions. (29 competitions, 23 open)

26 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 5 print mags, 5 ezine, 4 reading invites, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


35 rejects (9 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 9 story comp subs, 2 radio)

T @ 1 Aug

2 subs - 1 to Quick Fiction, 1 to Futuristic Motherhood anthology

109 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 27 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

19 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

68 misses - 36 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 10 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp

V @ 29 July

3 subs to SWWJ monologue comp
1 invitation to read at Tales of the Decongested



50 Submissions. (29 competitions, 21 open)

25 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 5 print mags, 4 ezine, 4 reading invites, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


35 rejects (9 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 9 story comp subs, 2 radio)

T @ 25 July

6 misses, Writers Inc

107 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 25 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

19 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

68 misses - 36 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 10 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp

F @ 24 July

5 subs to Manchester Urban Myths project

so far: 36 subs, 28 to competitions and 8 open
5 hits, 25 rejects

F @ 19 July

Story accepted by new literary magazine

so far: 31 subs, 23 to competitions and 8 open
5 hits, 25 rejects

T @ 18 July

1 miss, Smokelong

107 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 25 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

19 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

62 misses - 30 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 10 print magazines, 4 online mags, 7 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp

T @ 16 July

3 misses, flash fiction comp

107 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 25 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

19 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

61 misses - 30 short story comps, 6 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 10 print magazines, 4 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp

T @ 15 July

1 miss, Nelligan short story comp

107 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 25 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

19 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, 1 commended in play comp

58 misses - 30 short story comps, 3 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 10 print magazines, 4 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp

T @ 13 July

1 sub to Six Little Things
1 miss Frome Festival comp

107 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 25 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

19 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 4 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, i commended in play comp

57 misses - 29 short story comps, 3 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 5 print magazines, 4 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp

V @ 10 July

1 reject, Vestal Review

I invitation to contribute, Writer's Choice series. (Article on a book that made an impression...)



47 Submissions. (26 competitions, 21 open)

24 hits ( 2 anthology publication, 1 non-fiction article, 1 anthology, 5 print mags, 4 ezine, 3 reading invites, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


35 rejects (9 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 9 story comp subs, 2 radio)

T @ 9 July

1 hit - Highly commended in Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest (falling between "High Distinction Awards" and "Most Highly Commended & "Commended" and merely "Shortlisted!!)

1 miss in same comp

1 submission to Smokelong

106 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 24 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

19 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 4 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended in short story comp, 1 commended short story comp, i commended in play comp

56 misses - 28 short story comps, 3 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 5 print magazines, 4 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp

V @ 8 July

2 subs small flash comp
1 sub ezine
1 sub print mag



47 Submissions. (26 competitions, 21 open)

23 hits (2 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 5 print mags, 4 ezine, 3 reading invites, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


34 rejects (8 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 9 story comp subs, 2 radio)

V @ 5 July

Acceptance at Greatest Uncommon Denominator Magazine (GUD)

Reject, short story comp

43 Submissions. (24 competitions, 19 open)

23 hits (2 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 5 print mags, 4 ezine, 3 reading invites, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


34 rejects (8 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 9 story comp subs, 2 radio)

V @ 27 June

1 more sub to Tales of the Decon.
2 subs to Penumbra
1 Bridport




43 Submissions. (24 competitions, 19 open)

22 hits (2 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 4 print mag, 4 ezine, 3 reading invites, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


33 rejects (8 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 8 story comps, 2 radio)

F @ 26 June

2 misses - pulp.net and binnacle competitions

so far: 30 subs, 22 to competitions and 8 open
4 hits, 25 rejects

T @ 25 Jun

1 hit - finalist in the Binnacle Ultra short competition & will be published in their magazine
1 miss - same comp
1 story withdrawn because accepted elsewhere.

105 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 23 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

18 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize and 1 finalist, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 4 Honorable Mention, 1 commended short story comp, i commended in play comp

55 misses - 27 short story comps, 3 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 5 print magazines, 4 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp

V @ 25 June

1 sub to Tales of the Decongested

39 Submissions. (23 competitions, 16 open)

22 hits (2 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 4 print mag, 4 ezine, 3 reading invites, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


33 rejects (8 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 8 story comps, 2 radio)

T @ 25 June

1 hit - longlisted for short story comp


106 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 24 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

17 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio story commission, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 3 shortlists, 3 longlists, 4 Honorable Mention, 1 commended short story comp, i commended in play comp

55 misses - 27 short story comps, 2 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 5 print magazines, 4 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp

T @ 24 June

1 miss - scriptwriting competition


106 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 24 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

16 hits - 1 short story collection (!) 1 radio, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 3 shortlists, 2 longlists, 4 Honorable Mention, 1 commended short story comp, i commended in play comp

55 misses - 27 short story comps, 2 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 5 print magazines, 4 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions, 1 scriptwriting comp

V @ 23rd June

2 invites to read

38 Submissions. (23 competitions, 15 open)

22 hits (2 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 4 print mag, 4 ezine, 3 reading invites, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


33 rejects (8 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 8 story comps, 2 radio)

T @ 21 June

2 subs, 1 to Bridport comp, 1 to Six Sentences comp

106 subs: 72 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 24 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

15 hits - 1 radio, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 3 shortlists, 2 longlists, 4 Honorable Mention, 1 commended short story comp, i commended in play comp

54 misses - 27 short story comps, 2 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 5 print magazines, 4 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions

V @ 21 June

1 sub, 1 acceptance at small ezine
1 reject, BBC (but asked to send more, so not too awful!)




38 Submissions. (23 competitions, 15 open)

20 hits (2 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 4 print mag, 4 ezine, 1 reading invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


33 rejects (8 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 8 story comps, 2 radio)



£ in...£43.00 from Riptide Journal
$ in...$25.00 from Thema

£ out £25.00 prize money for my own comp



Earned: 624.00
Spent: 91.00

Balance: £533.00

in pipeline: (prize worth c.900 euros ...roughly 630 quid...Fish)

nota bene, writers... sounds good, but not exactly making a living at this, am I?!

T @ 17 June

1 miss - Pulp.net

104 subs: 70 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 24 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

15 hits - 1 radio, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 3 shortlists, 2 longlists, 4 Honorable Mention, 1 commended short story comp, i commended in play comp

54 misses - 27 short story comps, 2 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 5 print magazines, 4 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions

Hit rate: 0.27777 or almost one acceptance for every 3 rejections.

T @ 14 Jun

2 hits - my short story collection accepted by Salt Publishing for 2008
- paid commission to write a story for BBC Radio 4 afternoon reading.

2 play submissions to ten-minute play contests, one in Australia, one in US

104 subs: 70 to story comps, 3 to play comps, 1 to filmscript comp, 24 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

15 hits - 1 radio, 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 3 shortlists, 2 longlists, 4 Honorable Mention, 1 commended short story comp, i commended in play comp

53 misses - 27 short story comps, 2 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 5 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions

Spent £357.5 + $15 +$15 = £372.50

earned £100 + $10.80 + £375 = £480 - whee, in the black!

(and 30% discount off Abroad Writers Conferences (could be worth $750... if I want to pay the other 70%!)

T @ 8 Jun

5 misses - audio submissions to Australian lit mag with audio CD, 3 flash fiction entries to competition

102 subs: 70 to story comps, 1 to play comp, 1 to filmscript comp, 24 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

14 hits - 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 3 shortlists, 2 longlists, 4 Honorable Mention, 1 commended short story comp, i commended in play comp

53 misses - 27 short story comps, 2 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 5 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology, 2 audio submissions

T @ 7 June

1 hit- publication in flash fiction print magazine, paid.

102 subs: 70 to story comps, 1 to play comp, 1 to filmscript comp, 24 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

14 hits - 3 online mags, 2 print mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 3 shortlists, 2 longlists, 4 Honorable Mention, 1 commended short story comp, i commended in play comp

51 misses - 27 short story comps, 2 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 5 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology

Spent £357.5

earned £100 + $10.80 and 30% discount off Abroad Writers Conferences (could be worth $750... if I want to pay the other $700!)

T @ 4 June

1 hit - Commended in 6 minute play competition

102 subs: 70 to story comps, 1 to play comp, 1 to filmscript comp, 24 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

13 hits - 3 online mags, 1 print mag, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 3 shortlists, 2 longlists, 4 Honorable Mention, 1 commended short story comp, i commended in play comp

51 misses - 27 short story comps, 2 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 5 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology

V @ 26 May

1 prize,
3 subs to Yeovil competition



37 Submissions. (23 competitions, 14 open)

19 hits (2 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 4 print mag, 3 ezine, 1 reading invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 2 First Prizes (Paddon Award Exeter Uni, Daily Telegraph Novel Comp), 2 Second Prizes [Fish short story and Flashquake flash ])


32 rejects (8 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 8 story comps, I radio)

T @ 26 May

4 subs to short story comps

102 subs: 70 to story comps, 1 to play comp, 1 to filmscript comp, 24 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

13 hits - 3 online mags, 1 print mag, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 3 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 commended

52 misses - 27 short story comps, 2 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 1 play comp, 5 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology

V @ 22 May

2 hits... 1 print magazine, 1 anthology as per T's below)


34 Submissions. (20 competitions, 14 open)

18 hits (2 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 4 print mag, 3 ezine, 1 reading invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes [a short story comp and a flash comp.])


32 rejects (8 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 8 story comps, I radio)

T @ 22 May

1 submission - Bridport.

1 hit - story shortlisted for Slingink 140-word story comp and will be published in the competition anthology.

4 misses in same comp.

98 subs: 70 to story comps, 1 to play comp, 1 to filmscript comp, 24 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

13 hits - 3 online mags, 1 print mag, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 3 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 commended

52 misses - 27 short story comps, 2 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 1 play comp, 5 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology

T @ 21 May

1 hit - story accepted for print publication (was published by said publication online and will now appear in their annual print anthology)

97 subs: 69 to story comps, 1 to play comp, 1 to filmscript comp, 24 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

12 hits - 3 online mags, 1 print mag, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 commended

48 misses - 27 short story comps, 2 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 1 play comp, 5 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology

V @ 21st May

Ditto!!




34 Submissions. (20 competitions, 14 open)

16 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 3 print mag, 3 ezine, 1 reading invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes [a short story comp and a flash comp.])


32 rejects (8 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 8 story comps, I radio)

T @ 20 May

1 miss - VS Pritchett comp

97 subs: 69 to story comps, 1 to play comp, 1 to filmscript comp, 24 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

11 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 commended

48 misses - 27 short story comps, 2 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 1 play comp, 5 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology

V @ 19 May

2 acceptances: 1 print mag (Thema), 1 ezine (onepagestories inaugural issue) 1 submission, Bridport.


34 Submissions. (20 competitions, 14 open)

16 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 3 print mag, 3 ezine, 1 reading invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes [a short story comp and a flash comp.])


31 rejects (8 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 7 story comps, I radio)

V @ 18 May

2 rejects Comma, 1 submission Flosca T short story comp

33 Submissions. (19 competitions, 14 open)

14 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 2 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes [a short story comp and a flash comp.])


31 rejects (8 ezines, 7 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 7 story comps, I radio)

T @ 17 May

3 submissions: to string theory anthology, Derby City comp and Pulp.net.

3 rejections: Comma Press, after a 7-month wait, 2 from Miniwords flash comp.

97 subs: 69 to story comps, 1 to play comp, 1 to filmscript comp, 24 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

11 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 commended

47 misses - 26 short story comps, 2 to flash comps, 1 novel comp, 1 play comp, 5 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications, 1 anthology

T @ 16 May - a week of lost stories

2nd lost submission so minus another (email) submission that apparently never arrived! One way to get my stats up.... :)

95-1= 94 subs: 68 to story comps, 1 to play comp, 1 to filmscript comp, 20 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

11 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended

44 misses - 26 short story comps, 1 novel comp, 1 play comp, 5 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.

T @ 15 May

minus 1 (email) submission that apparently never arrived !

96-1= 95 subs: 68 to story comps, 1 to play comp, 1 to filmscript comp, 21 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

11 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended

44 misses - 26 short story comps, 1 novel comp, 1 play comp, 5 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.

V @ 14 May

1 reject BBC, 1 sub to BBC





32 Submissions. (18 competitions, 14 open)

14 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 2 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes [a short story comp and a flash comp.])


29 rejects (8 ezines, 5 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 7 story comps, I radio)

T @ 13 May

1 miss - open call for submissions

96 subs: 68 to story comps, 1 to play comp, 1 to filmscript comp, 22 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

11 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended

44 misses - 26 short story comps, 1 novel comp, 1 play comp, 5 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.

T @ 9 May

1 hit - highly commended in Leaf Books Microfiction comp
2 misses in same comp

96 subs: 68 to story comps, 1 to play comp, 1 to filmscript comp, 22 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions

11 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention, 1 highly commended

43 misses - 26 short story comps, 1 novel comp, 1 play comp, 4 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.

F @ 8 May

3 hits - all very short stories to Brand magazine
1 sub to pulp.net cellphone comp

so far: 30 subs, 22 to competitions and 8 open

4 hits, 23 misses

T @ 7 May

1 sub to flash fiction mag

96 subs: 68 to story comps, 1 to play comp, 1 to filmscript comp, 22 to open calls for submissions, 2 to open call for audio submissions


10 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention

41 misses - 26 short story comps, 1 novel comp, 1 play comp, 4 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.

V @ 6 May

1 hit

31 Submissions. (18 competitions, 13 open)

14 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 2 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes [a short story comp and a flash comp.])


28 rejects (8 ezines, 5 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 7 story comps

T @ 5 May

1 miss - Daily telegraph novel comp


95 subs: 68 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


10 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention

41 misses - 26 short story comps, 1 novel comp, 1 play comp, 4 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.

T @ 2 May

2 misses - 1 open call for submissions for print mag and 1 call for stories to be made into chapbook

95 subs: 68 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


10 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention

40 misses - 26 comps, 1 play comp, 4 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.

V @30 April

I hit, Birmingham Arts Journal (print and pdf)
1 reject, Hertford Uni comp (oops, forgot to add...)


31 Submissions. (18 competitions, 13 open)

13 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 2 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 2 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes [a short story comp and a flash comp.])


28 rejects (8 ezines, 5 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 7 story comps

T @ 30 April

2 misses - 6 minute play comp, short story comp (US)

95 subs: 68 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


10 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention

38 misses - 26 comps, 1 play comp, 2 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.

V @ 27 April

1 sub to call from Honno (non-fiction)
1 reject nanotales comp

31 Submissions. (18 competitions, 13 open)

12 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 2 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes [a short story comp and a flash comp.])


27 rejects (8 ezines, 5 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 5 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 6 story comps)

F @ 26 April

1 sub - Momaya short story competition (copying Tania!)

so far: 29 subs, 21 to competitions and 7 open

18 rejects, 1 hit

T @ 26 April

1 sub - Momaya short story comp

95 subs: 68 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


10 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention

36 misses - 25 comps, 2 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.


Spent £ 332

earned £100 and 30% discount off Abroad Writers Conferences (could be worth $750... if I want to pay the other 70!)

T @ 25 April

1 hit - shortlisted at People's College short story comp.


94 subs: 68 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


10 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention

36 misses - 25 comps, 2 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.


Spent £ 326

earned £100 and 30% discount off Abroad Writers Conferences (could be worth $750... if I want to pay the other 70!)

V @ 24 April

Anthology acceptance. (counting as 1 hit... but it'll be between 15 and 20 separate pieces)



30 Submissions. (18 competitions, 12 open)

12 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 anthology, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 2 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes [a short story comp and a flash comp.])


26 rejects (8 ezines, 5 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 4 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 6 story comps)

T @ 24 April

1 hit - Honorable Mention in short story comp
2 misses - 1 short story comp, 1 open submission


94 subs: 68 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


9 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists, 1 Honorable Mention

36 misses - 25 comps, 2 print magazines, 3 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.

F @ 19 April

At last, a hit! Hurray! Birmingham Words

so far: 28 subs, 21 to competitions and 7 open
17 rejects, 1 hit

F @ 18 April

8 rejects including 3 from Fish one-page and 2 from Vestal Review

so far: 28 subs, 21 to competitions and 7 open

16 rejects, no hits

(Am I becoming an embarrassment?)

T @ 17 April

5 misses -Fish one page

94 subs: 68 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

34 misses - 24 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.

T @ 13 April

1 miss - National short story comp (there's a surprise)


94 subs: 68 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

29 misses - 19 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.

F @ 11 April

2 subs to Vestal Review

so far: 28 subs, 21 to competitions and 7 open
Eight rejects, no hits

T @ 11 April

1 miss - Aiden Higgins short story comp


94 subs: 68 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

28 misses - 18 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.

T @ 9 April

1 miss - open short story comp


94 subs: 68 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

27 misses - 17 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.

T @ 7 April

1 miss, Fuselit

94 subs: 68 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

26 misses - 16 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 6 flash fiction publications.

F @ 4 April

1 miss - V's comp

so far: 26 subs, 21 to competitions and 5 open
Eight rejects, no hits

T @ 3 April

2 misses - Lamination colony (Flash mag) & V's comp


95 subs: 63 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

25 misses - 16 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 5 flash fiction publications.

V @ 2 April

Rejects from: Cotswold, Lichfield, Transmission, Smokelong, BBC Drabble, Kaleidowhirl.


30 Submissions. (18 competitions, 12 open)

11 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 2 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes [a short story comp and a flash comp.])


26 rejects (8 ezines, 5 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 other print mags, 4 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 6 story comps)

F @ 2 April

1 sub to V's competition!

so far: 26 subs, 21 to competitions and 5 open

Seven misses, no hits

T @ 1 April (no joke)

6 subs to writers inc comp


94 subs: 62 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

23 misses - 15 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 4 flash fiction publications.


Spent £ 326

earned £100

T @ 30 Mar

3 misses from Big Ugly Review & 4 from Lunch Hours flash comp


88 subs: 62 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

30 misses - 19 comps, 2 print magazines, 5 online mags, 4 flash fiction publications.

T @ 29 Mar

1 sub to screenwriting comp, Euroscript


88 subs: 62 story comps, 1 play comp, 1 film comp, 22 open, 2 audio


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

23 misses - 15 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 4 flash fiction publications.

Spent £ 302

earned £100

T @ 28 Mar

3 misses - BBC Front Row drabble comp & smokelong, & short story comp


87 subs: 62 story comps, 1 play comp, 22 open, 2 audio


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

23 misses - 15 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 4 flash fiction publications.

T @ 27Mar

5 subs to flash comp and 1 sub to Fuselit "Nude" issue.

87 subs: 62 story comps, 1 play comp, 22 open, 2 audio


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

20 misses - 12 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 3 flash fiction publications.


Spent £ 267

earned £100

T @ 26 Mar

1 sub to small press call for subs for story collections


81 subs: 57 story comps, 1 play comp, 21 open, 2 audio


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

20 misses - 12 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 3 flash fiction publications.

V @ 23 March

1 reject from very nice ezine
1 submission to print magazine in India
1 cheque received from Flashquake Magazine


30 Submissions. (18 competitions, 12 open)

11 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 2 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes [a short story comp and a flash comp.])


20 rejects (5 ezines, 5 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 other print mag, 3 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 4 story comps)


In £25

Earned: 570.00
Spent: 66.00

Balance: £496.00

V @ 20 Mar

Fish shortlisting turns into a second place.



29 Submissions. (18 competitions, 11 open)

11 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 2 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes [a short story comp and a flash comp.])


19 rejects (4 ezines, 5 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 other print mag, 3 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 4 story comps)

T @ 18Mar

1 sub to Bluechrome short story award, two subs to Tom Howard/John reid short story comp

80 subs: 57 story comps, 1 play comp, 20 open, 2 audio


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

20 misses - 12 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 3 flash fiction publications.




Spent £ 237

earned £100

F @ 16 March

Two subs to Birmingham Words

Total so far: 25 subs, 20 to competitions and 5 open

Two rejects, no hits

T @ 15 Mar

2 audio subs - recordings of two of my flash stories for Going Down Swinging CD issue.
1 flash sub - Smokelong quarterly
1 sub to short story comp

77 subs: 54 story comps, 1 play comp, 20 open, 2 audio


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

20 misses - 12 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 3 flash fiction publications.

V @ 15 Mar

1 reject from New Writer comp



29 Submissions. (18 competitions, 11 open)

11 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 First Prize, 1 flash comp 2nd Prize )

19 rejects (4 ezines, 5 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 other print mag, 3 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 4 story comps)


(it may be worth explaining to anyone trying to do the maths here... submissions/rejects stats start at a fixed date, and of necessity include rejects and acceptances for work that was 'out there' prior to the start date.

So, at the end of the year, when this starts again, some subs will be held over to '08 and the responses will form part of those stats.

Hope that makes sense.?)

F @ 14 March

9 subs to competitions

Total so far: 23 subs, 20 to competitions and 3 open
Two rejects, no hits

T @ 14 Mar

2 subs to short story comps
1 miss - Mslexia (there's a surprise!)

73 subs: 53 story comps, 1 play comp, 19 open


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

20 misses - 12 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 3 flash fiction publications.



Spent £205

earned £100

T @ 13 Mar

1 (personal) rejection from flash mag I subbed to yesterday!
5 subs to SlingInk flash comp


71 subs: 51 story comps, 1 play comp, 19 open


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

19 misses - 12 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 3 flash fiction publications.



Spent £189

earned £100

T @ 12 Mar

1 flash sub to online magazine


66 subs: 46 story comps, 1 play comp, 19 open


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

18 misses - 12 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 2 flash fiction publication.

V @ 11 Mar

Paddon Award Shortlisting turned into a First


29 Submissions. (18 competitions, 11 open)

11 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 First Prize, 1 flash comp 2nd Prize )

18 rejects (4 ezines, 5 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 other print mag, 3 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 3 story comps)




In £100
Out £5 (entry for V S Pritchett)

Earned: 545.00
Spent: 66.00

Balance: £471.00

T @ 11 Mar

I miss - sub to US print magazine

65 subs: 46 story comps, 1 play comp, 18 open


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

18 misses - 12 comps, 2 print magazines, 2 online mags, 2 flash fiction publication.

T @ 10 Mar

1 miss - short fiction comp


65 subs: 46 story comps, 1 play comp, 18 open


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

17 misses - 12 comps, 1 print magazine, 2 online mags, 2 flash fiction publication.

T @ 9 Mar

1 sub to BBC drabble comp


65 subs: 46 story comps, 1 play comp, 18 open


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

16 misses - 11 comps, 1 print magazine, 2 online mags, 2 flash fiction publication.




Spent £183

earned £100

V @ 7 Mar

2 subs
1 to Guardian nanofiction free comp
1 to BBC drabble tiny freebie


29 Submissions. (18 competitions, 11 open)

11 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 flash comp 2nd Prize )

18 rejects (4 ezines, 5 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 other print mag, 3 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 3 story comps)

T@ 6 Mar

1 miss - short fiction award

64 subs: 45 story comps, 1 play comp 18 open


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

16 misses - 11 comps, 1 print magazine, 2 online mags, 2 flash fiction publication.

Spent £183

earned £100

T @ 5 Mar

3 flash subs to Ascent Aspirations comp
1 sub play script to 6 minute play comp

64 subs: 45 story comps, 1 play comp 18 open


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

15 misses - 10 comps, 1 print magazine, 2 online mags, 2 flash fiction publication.

Spent £183

earned £100

V @ 4 March

2 rejects, 1 non fiction comp, 1 flash comp forgotten to post




27 Submissions. (17 competitions, 10 open)

11 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 flash comp 2nd Prize )

18 rejects (4 ezines, 5 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 other print mag, 3 flash comps, 1 non fic comp, 3 story comps)

T @ 3 Mar

1 sub - flash story to jewish women's journal


60 subs: 42 comps, 18 open


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

15 misses - 10 comps, 1 print magazine, 2 online mags, 2 flash fiction publication.

V @ 3 March

2 submissions to a print magazine




27 Submissions. (17 competitions, 10 open)

11 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 flash comp 2nd Prize )

16 rejects (4 ezines, 5 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 other print mag, 2 flash comps, 3 story comps)

T @ 28 Feb

1 hit - shortlisting at Biscuit flash comp.
2 rejects from same comp

59 subs: 42 comps, 17 open


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

15 misses - 10 comps, 1 print magazine, 2 online mags, 2 flash fiction publication.

spent £163
earned £100

V @ 28th

1 longlisting at Happenstance
2 anthology rejects
1 print/ezine reject



25 Submissions. (17 competitions, 8 open)

11 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 longlist, 1 flash comp 2nd Prize )

16 rejects (4 ezines, 5 anthology subs, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 other print mag, 2 flash comps, 3 story comps)

T @ 27 Feb

1 hit - longlisting at Happenstance comp.

1 sub Writers@work comp


59 subs: 42 comps, 17 open


7 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 1 shortlist, 2 longlists

13 misses - 8 comps, 1 print magazine, 2 online mags, 2 flash fiction publication.

spent £163
earned £100

V @ 26 Feb

1 sub to V S Pritchett
1 sub to kid's story open comp




25 Submissions. (17 competitions, 8 open)

10 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 2nd Prize )

13 rejects (4 ezines, 3 anthology, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 flash comps, 3 story comps)

V @ 25th feb

Shortlisting at Phillip Good Memoral Competition
Reject from same competition


23 Submissions. (15 competitions, 8 open)

10 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 4 shortlistings, 1 2nd Prize )

13 rejects (4 ezines, 3 anthology, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 flash comps, 3 story comps)

T @ 9 Mar

1 sub to BBC drabble comp
1 sub to short story competition


66 subs: 47 story comps, 1 play comp, 18 open


8 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp 2nd prize, 2 shortlists, 2 longlists

16 misses - 11 comps, 1 print magazine, 2 online mags, 2 flash fiction publication.




Spent £193

earned £100

V @ 22 Feb

2 rejects, Tattoo Highway ezine, 1 shortlisting Paddon Award, a few subs to another e zine requested, counted as 1 sub.




23 Submissions. (15 competitions, 8 open)

9 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 3 shortlistings, 1 2nd Prize )

12 rejects (4 ezines... unpaid, 3 anthology, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 flash comp, 2 stories comp)

T @ 22 Feb

1 rejection, Tattoo Highway

56 subs: 40 comps, 16 open


5 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp, 1 reg comp longlist

12 misses - 7 comps, 1 print magazine, 2 online mags, 2 flash fiction publication.

T @ 21 Feb

2 subs to Irish short story comps, 3 stories sent to a publisher, one story to Pritchett comp

56 subs: 40 comps, 16 open


5 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp, 1 reg comp longlist

11 misses - 7 comps, 1 print magazine, 1 online mag, 2 flash fiction publication.


Spent £153

Earnd £100

T @ 20 Feb

3 subs to South east review short short story comp, 5 subs to Fish One Page, 4 subs to Leaf microfiction,



50 subs: 37 comps, 13 open


5 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp, 1 reg comp longlist

11 misses - 7 comps, 1 print magazine, 1 online mag, 2 flash fiction publication.



Spent £139.00

Earnd £100

V @ 20 Feb

V is writing a novel, so subs will drop. Thats tough!

However...


1 flash sub to a freeebie comp






22 Submissions. (15 competitions, 7 open)

8 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 2 shortlistings, 1 2nd Prize)

10 rejects (2 ezines... unpaid, 3 anthology, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 flash comp, 2 stories comp)

T @ 18 Feb

3 misses, 2 at Flashquake, one regular Flash sub



38 subs: 25 comps, 13 open


5 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp, 1 reg comp longlist

11 misses - 7 comps, 1 print magazine, 1 online mag, 2 flash fiction publication.



Spent £93.00.

Earnd £100

F @ 16 February

2 rejects (Flashquake)

Total so far: 14 subs, 11 to competitions and 3 open

Two rejects, no hits

V @ 15 Feb

The longlisting turned into a shortlisting. (Fish)
Hit at Flashquake comp (2nd)$50
1reject at same comp
I unplanned surprise hit in a Vietnamese arts journal
2 rejects at Fish main comp (forgot to count them, sorry)



21 submissions. (14 competitions, 7 open)

8 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 2 ezine, 1 reading invite, 2 shortlistings, 1 2nd Prize)

10 rejects (2 ezines... unpaid, 3 anthology, 1 far too high up print mag, 2 flash comp, 2 stories comp)

V @ 12 Feb

3 rejects, anthology


21 submissions. (14 competitions, 7 open)

6 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 1 ezine, 1 reading invite, 1 shortlisting, 1 longlisting)

7 rejects (2 ezines... unpaid, 3 anthology, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 comp)

F @ 12 February

2 subs to Brand magazine
1 sub to Lit & Phil Myths & Legends comp

Total so far: 14 subs, 11 to competitions and 3 open

no hits, no rejects

V @ 11th Feb

Asked to contribute to print anthology of Willesden Comp stories published by Pretend Genius Press... did so.


21 submissions. (14 competitions, 7 open)

6 hits (1 anthology publication, 1 print mag, 1 ezine, 1 reading invite, 1 shortlisting, 1 longlisting)

4 rejects (2 ezines... unpaid, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 comp)

T @ 11 Feb

1 hit & 2 misses at Opium magazine. Didn't get anywhere in the 7-line comp, but they want to publish one of my entries as regular submission.



38 subs: 25 comps, 13 open


5 hits - 3 online mags, 1 flash comp, 1 reg comp longlist

8 misses - 5 comps, 1 print magazine, 1 online mag, 1 flash fiction publication.



Spent £93.00.

Earnd £100

V @ 10th Feb

1 reject from Frigg ezine
1 sub (complete collection of 20 stories... counting it as 1 open sub or it'll blow a fuse!)

21 submissions. (14 competitions, 7 open)

5 hits (1 print mag 1 ezine 1 reading invite, 1 shortlisting, 1 longlisting)
4 rejects (2 ezines... unpaid, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 comp)

F @ 9 Feb

1 sub to Reading Writers flash comp

Total so far: 11 subs, 10 to competitions and 1 open

no hits, no rejects (that I know of)

T @ 7 Jan - minus submissions

Meridian postcard comp technology managed to delete my 3 subs and it's too late to send them again, so minus three subs.

38 subs: 25 comps, 13 open


4 hits - 2 online mags, 1 flash comp, 1 reg comp longlist

6 misses - 3 comps, 1 print magazine, 1 online mag, 1 flash fiction publication.



Spent £93.00.

V @ 5th Feb

1 sub to Telegraph novel comp (!) (in by midninght on 1st...)
1 sub to drabble comp freebie


20 submissions. (14 competitions, 6 open)

5 hits (1 print mag 1 ezine 1 reading invite, 1 shortlisting, 1 longlisting)
3 rejects (1 ezine... unpaid, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 comp)

T @ 4 Feb

3 flash subs - 2 to Binnacle Ultrashort comp, 2 to MiniWords minstories comp.


41 subs: 28 comps, 13 open


4 hits - 2 online mags, 1 flash comp, 1 reg comp longlist

6 misses - 3 comps, 1 print magazine, 1 online mag, 1 flash fiction publication.



Spent £94.50.

Earned £100.

V @ 1st Feb

I think anything that is worthy of a CV mention is a ‘hit’ so my longlisting is a whole one!!

1 hit.,.. Fish longlisting. 1 sub to Blinking Eye comp

18 submissions. (12 competitions, 6 open)

5 hits (1 print mag 1 ezine 1 reading invite, 1 shortlisting, 1 longlisting)
3 rejects (1 ezine... unpaid, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 comp)


Catch up on money

Out.
£5 to cotswold
£7 to Blinking Eye

In
earned a surprise £20.00 for a crit (done as a favour, was sent a gift!)



Earned: 445.00
Spent: 61.00

Balance: £384.00

T @ Feb 1st

2 subs -flash open (Quick Fiction), and novel (!!) competition, Daily Telegraph (yeah, yeah, V)

2 misses, 1 short story comp, 1 flash comp,


1 hit (since V says it is) - Fish longlisting.


37 subs: 24 comps, 13 open


5 hits - 2 online mags, 1 flash comp, 1 reg comp longlist

6 misses - 1 comp, 1 print magazine, 1 online mag, 1 flash fiction publication.



Spent £94.50.

Earned £100.

T @ 30 Jan

2 more subs, 1 open to Bellevue Literary review, 1 comp, Leaf Books open short story


35 subs: 23 comps, 12 open

3 hits - 2 online mags, 1 flash comp

4 misses - 1 comp, 1 print magazine, 1 online mag, 1 flash fiction publication.



Spent £94.50.

Earned £100.

T @ 30Jan

Vox writing contest cancelled, so that's minus 7 subs to comp.

33 subs: 22 comps, 11 open

3 hits - 2 online mags, 1 flash comp

4 misses - 1 comp, 1 print magazine, 1 online mag, 1 flash fiction publication.



Spent £88.50.

Earned £100.

T @ 29 Jan

I miss, Cezanne's Carrot.

40 subs: 29 comps, 11 open

3 hits - 2 online mags, 1 flash comp

4 misses - 1 comp, 1 print magazine, 1 online mag, 1 flash fiction publication.



Spent £88.50.

Earned £100.

F @ 29 January

1 sub to miniWORDS comp

Total so far: 10 subs, 9 to competitions and 1 open

no hits, no rejects

V @ 28 Jan

2 subs: Cotswold writers , frigg ezine

17 submissions. (11 competitions, 6 open)

4 hits (1 print mag 1 ezine 1 reading invite, 1 shortlisting)
3 rejects (1 ezine... unpaid, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 comp)

T @ 28 Jan

3 subs to Meridian Prose Poem Postcard contest


40 subs: 29 comps, 11 open

3 hits - 2 online mags, 1 flash comp

3 misses - 1 comp, 1 print magazine, 1 flash fiction publication.



Spent £88.50.

Earned £100.

F@28 January

1 sub to Scriblerus (thanks, T!)

Does this count as an open sub? If so, then

Total so far: 9 subs, 8 to competitions and 1 open

no hits, no rejects

V @ 25 Jan

1 reject from same comp as T got a prize in...

1 sub to Happenstance


15 submissions. (10 competitions, 5 open)
4 hits (1 print mag 1 ezine 1 reading invite, 1 shortlisting)
3 rejects (1 ezine... unpaid, 1 far too high up print mag, 1 comp)

T @ 24 Jan

A rejection this morning, from European print lit mag that I sent a flash story to.




37 subs: 26 comps, 11 open

3 hits - 2 online mags, 1 flash comp

3 misses - 1 comp, 1 print magazine, 1 flash fiction publication.



Spent £87.

Earned £100.

T @ 23 Jan

1 sub, Happenstance comp


37 subs: 26 comps, 11 open

3 hits - 2 online mags, 1 flash comp

2 misses - 1 comp, 1 flash fiction publication.



Spent £87.

Earned £100.

 

T @22Jan: a little win

2nd prize in a flash competition. £100.

2 subs: collection to Starcherone Books Fiction contest.
story to Uptown Books, open sub for chapbook

36 subs: 25 comps, 11 open
3 hits - 2 online mags, 1 flash comp
2 misses - 1 comp, 1 flash fiction publication.

Spent £82.
Earned £100.

T @ 18 Jan

1 sub, open, Cezanne's Carrot

34 subs: 24 comps, 10 open
2 hits - 2 online mags.
2 misses - 1 comp, 1 flash fiction publication.

Spent £67.
Earned £0.

V @ 17Jan

1 reject , far too high up print mag!

14 submissions. (9 competitions, 5 open)

4 hits (1 print mag 1 ezine 1 reading invite, 1 shortlisting)
2 rejects (1 ezine... unpaid, 1 far too high up print mag)


will calculate money stuff too.

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V Fiction Finances

£

Earned: 425.00

Spent: 41.00


balance: £384.00


(thats incomings and outgoings since calculations began for this year.

Viz:
Earned: £200 Phoenix prize money, $400 from Meridien, $50 (Can) from Zeugma
Spent: $30 to Glimmertrain, £10 to QWF, $10 (Can) Ascent aspirations, £11.00 balance owing for a pro crit.

T @ 16 Jan

1 sub, BkMk Press comp for short story collection

33 subs: 24 comps, 9 open
2 hits
2 misses

Spent £67.
Earned £0.

V @ 15 Jan

1 sub to The paddon Award, Exeter University (comp for graduates from that uni)


14 submissions. (9 competitions, 5 open)

4 hits (1 print mag 1 ezine 1 reading invite, 1 shortlisting)
1 reject (ezine... unpaid)

T @ 14 Jan

1 sub, open.

So far -
32 subs: 23 comps, 9 open
2 hits
2 misses

Spent £52.
Earned £0.

F@12 Jan

2 subs to Flashquake, 2 subs to The Binnacle

Total so far - 8 subs, all to competitions. No hits, no rejections.

V @12 Jan

Hits at Riptide and Cafe Irreal
1 submission to Herts Uni comp





13 submissions. 8 competitions, 5 open. (got it wrong way round before)

4 hits
Short Fuse reading invitation
Willesden Comp shortlist
Story at Riptide Journal
Flash at Cafe Irreal

1 reject ezine

T @ 11 Jan

1 sub, Belvedere Writers Club Intelligent Children's Short Story comp, cost £5.

So:
31 subs: 23 comps, 8 open
2 hits
2 misses

Spent £52.
Earned £0.

T - financial tally @ 10 Jan

As well as quantity of subs, I have decided to keep an eye on the financial side of the business.

So far spent:
£4 + $21 + £10 + $20 + $12 + £13 = £27 + $41

total = £47.

So far earned:
£0

T on 9 Jan - another flurry

7 subs to VOX flash comp
3 subs to Biscuit flash comp
2 subs to Flashquake microfiction comp

Total so far:
30 subs: 22 comps, 8 open
2 hits
2 misses


Time for a rest...

T @ 8 Jan

1 miss - Willesden Herald comp. Congrats to my fellow writer, V!!

so, as of 8 Jan, T is at:

18 subs: 10 comps, 8 open
2 hits
2 misses

V @ 8th Jan

1 more sub, Ascent Aspirations.
1 reject, Kaleidowhirl ezine
1 hit, finalist place at Willesden Comp.


12 submissions. 7 competitions, 5 open. (got it wrong way round before)

2 hits
Short Fuse reading invitation
Willesden Comp shortlist

1 reject ezine

T 5 Jan - confused & recalculated

Sorry, subs were calculated wrong, didn't count each story, counted each publication. So, per story, far it is:

19 subs: 11 comps - Willesden Herald (1), JBWB (1), Opium 7-line comp (3), Philip Good (2) Lunch Hour flash (4)
8 open - Hiss (1), Steel City Review (1), Tattoo Highway (1), Maisonneuve (1), Big Ugly Review (3) , Flash Me (1)

2 hits - Hiss & Steel City Review
1 miss - Flash Me