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Slow and Steady 🐢
Sep. 8th, 2025 01:44 pmPeople who have been accepted by Clarkesworld or have been slush readers, what exactly does Clarkesworld look for?
https://www.reddit.com/r/writing/comments/1mi8uym/people_who_have_been_accepted_by_clarkesworld_or/
Generally the two traits I've noticed among the authors we've published is that they steadily improve over time and persist long enough to cross the line. How long that can take is wildly variable. Some manage to land on their first try, but others have sold stories after 80 or more. Most authors give up before the third submission.
Words of wisdom from Neil Clarke himself. I love that he's not only active on Reddit but genuinely supportive of emerging writers. What a legend.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/writing/comments/1mi8uym/people_who_have_been_accepted_by_clarkesworld_or/
Generally the two traits I've noticed among the authors we've published is that they steadily improve over time and persist long enough to cross the line. How long that can take is wildly variable. Some manage to land on their first try, but others have sold stories after 80 or more. Most authors give up before the third submission.
Words of wisdom from Neil Clarke himself. I love that he's not only active on Reddit but genuinely supportive of emerging writers. What a legend.
( Read more... )
