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Old 5th March 2005, 01:28 AM   #1 (permalink)
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short story circuit?

Well, I haven't written in ages but I've finally started getting back into it. I've just finished a short story project and would like to get it out into the public, get it circulating basically. (start getting my name out). It's a 22 page manuscript by the way.

I'd like to know where a few good starting places are for an amatuer (but very professional oriented) writer like myself to accomplish this. I've found East of the Web on a Google search, and I think I'd like other, similar sites and/or references.

Secondly, is there a good way to copyright my work before I get it out there?

And thirdly, can someone point me to a good proof-reading forum or site?

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Old 5th March 2005, 06:04 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: short story circuit?

A great site that lists all sorts of writer's venues is:

Ralan's Webstravaganza

They list tons of markets and contests, amatuer and pro. Good luck!
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Old 6th March 2005, 09:39 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Poor man's copyright: mail a copy to yourself and leave it unopened.
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Old 9th March 2005, 04:44 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: short story circuit?

Oh these are great! Anyone have anymore tips, sites?

Here's one:http://www.placesforwriters.com/index.html

Their Contest section is quite good.
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Old 9th March 2005, 06:13 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Regarding copyright, take a look at this: http://creativecommons.org/
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