How do I get my short story published?

4 Ways to Publish a Short Story

  1. Online submission. Digital publications and contests are ways any writer can submit their fiction in hopes of getting it published.
  2. Audio fiction podcast.
  3. Traditional publishing route.
  4. Self-publishing route.

Is it hard to get short story published?

Getting a short story published is surprisingly not that difficult—as long as you have a good story and put some effort into your submission process. Even mediocre stories have a decent chance of getting published with the right submission strategy.

Do publishers accept short stories?

It’s good practice to read what the journal has published in the past. Though many short story publishers accept a wide range of styles and forms, fiction editors still have preferences for what stories they like to read and publish.

Where can I publish my short story for free?

11 Sites where you can publish short stories online

  • Commaful. I have to start with Commaful for short stories because the site is just gorgeous.
  • Wattpad. You probably know about Wattpad, which has been the launching pad for a lot of published writers.
  • Inkitt.
  • Medium.
  • Booksie.
  • StoryWrite.
  • Story Star.
  • Tumblr.

Does The New Yorker publish short stories?

The New Yorker is a great magazine. And even when it’s not great, it’s still very influential. The New Yorker’s readership makes it the definitive place to publish a short story. It is the only place where general readers might encounter a contemporary short story writer.

How much do magazines pay for short stories?

For short fiction, $1,000. For other prose, such as personal essays and literary criticism, $1,000 and above, at approximately 25 cents per word, depending on length. Online content is generally paid at $100-$200, depending upon genre and length.

Is self-publishing worth it?

Thankfully, self-published books have a much, much higher royalty rate than traditional publishers because you get to keep anywhere from 50-70% of your book’s profits. With a traditional publisher, they take much more and you only end up with 10% maybe 12% after years of proving yourself as an author.