Stephen King gives an assignment in "On Writing" to write without plot. He asks that the writer's finished work be sent to him on this website. Does anyone know how to send that information along?
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Stephen King gives an assignment in "On Writing" to write without plot. He asks that the writer's finished work be sent to him on this website. Does anyone know how to send that information along?
We put the notice in the FAQ to alert people to the fact that he no longer takes submissions since the book will still be out there in its original format so even having that offer deleted for future printings wouldn't entirely remove it from the public. Assuming people would read an FAQ was optimistic but it's there nevertheless. The point of the exercise, or at least his intent, was not to get his feedback but to get you writing. Mission accomplished.don't worry it's why I'm here too. Hell, even if he just left a submission box up and NEVER looked at it.. but to decline submissions. Annoying. Thanks for the blueballs MR. King.
We put the notice in the FAQ to alert people to the fact that he no longer takes submissions since the book will still be out there in its original format so even having that offer deleted for future printings wouldn't entirely remove it from the public. Assuming people would read an FAQ was optimistic but it's there nevertheless. The point of the exercise, or at least his intent, was not to get his feedback but to get you writing. Mission accomplished.
Then why did you still ask where to submit it? (she teased) Yes, he could have continued to accept them but wouldn't that be even worse than being honest that he won't be looking at them?I read the FAQ - but not to be argumentative but there is a gap in your reasoning. If this was just a coy to get us writing then why refuse submissions at all? He could of continued to accept them and never look at them.
I agree though - we shouldn't be writing for Stephen ****ing King's approval (said jokingly of course.) But this doesn't change the big slap in the face as I bought the book brand new.
*nods head in agreement*<snip> Yes, he could have continued to accept them but wouldn't that be even worse than being honest that he won't be looking at them?<snip>
Then why did you still ask where to submit it?
"wouldn't that be even worse than being honest that he won't be looking at them?"
Try to enjoy yourself here, anyway. You just might.I didn't ask where to submit it.
Well isn't this the question of the day? Obviuosly people are in disagreement - some people think a maybe - is a bit better than a 'oh well that was years ago'. Not much to argue here - just a difference of opinion.
I didn't ask where to submit it.
Well isn't this the question of the day? Obviuosly people are in disagreement - some people think a maybe - is a bit better than a 'oh well that was years ago'. Not much to argue here - just a difference of opinion.
....how a hearty/healthy howdy?....zat help?Oh bummer! I had fun writing about Jane and Dick anyway.