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How to Write SF

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(Note, this page is for members of the Critters Workshop to tell other members of their successes (and anyone else who sees the page); any serious writer of science fiction, fantasy, or horror may join via the above link, but please only use this form if you're already a member.)

Both members and non-members should also see the NewNewForum.com to announce and read about more new projects (in writing, tech, or any other field).

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  2. her

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  1. I sold [*] a/an...

    entitled "" (Mixed caps please, as in: Flowers for Algernon)
    to (Name of market, also mixed caps). PAYING MARKETS ONLY, PLEASE! No non-paying sales.

    This piece was

    1. Crittered
    2. Not Crittered

    ( [*]: Please only report sales to paying markets. While non-paying markets may offer a warm feeling, they generally do not get significant viewership or help advance your career. Remember that Critters is for authors who seek professional status, thus alerting other members of "sales" to non-paying markets really does nothing to either help you or motivate them. Thanks.)

    (Add comments below or...)
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    My... entitled "" (Mixed caps please, as in: Flowers for Algernon)
    is in the current issue of / has been published by (Name of market, also mixed caps). This piece was

    1. Crittered
    2. Not Crittered
    (Add comments below or...)
  3. I won...

    the award
    (if applicable: for my
    entitled "" (Mixed caps please, as in: Flowers for Algernon)
    This piece was

    1. Crittered
    2. Not Crittered
    )
    (Add comments below or...)
  4. Something wonderful happened,
    namely: .

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