"The Best Things in Life Are Free" is a wonderful song title, but it has little to do with reality. Whatever changes you need to make in order to keep "Written Tales" going are fine with me. If that means charging for submissions and/or raising subscription fees, you have my support. That you've been able to keep this project going as this long as a one-person operation without a university or other institution behind you seems miraculous
I fully support whatever you need to do to make the publication more sustainable as a business. Even if it means submission fees or higher subscription fees. I love the magazine and would hate for it to disappear. ❤️
Hi there, I participated in some of WTM's weekly contests maybe a year ago and those were pretty meaningful to me. Whatever you need to do to keep the press open is fine by me.
I know times are lean and it’s hard to carve out a corner in the literary scene.
Generally ,I don’t pay submission fees for submissions and definitely not to non paying markets.
I love what you’ve done with Written Tales and understand you are trying to make it sustainable .
I will consider a subscription but after my husband had a serious accident two years ago my family is down to one income, mine. So I have to be extra careful with every penny
Kevin - Two principles I've stuck with for ten years, no sub fees, no contest fees. Doubtful I would change now. You have your difficulties, I have mine. Restrictions on subs to chapbook, and time between acceptance of a story and publication for two. Do what you have to do, but it may be without me. I would still appreciate what you have done.
Thank you for your response, and I truly appreciate your support over the years. I understand your perspective, and I respect your principles of no submission or contest fees. It's a difficult decision to introduce fees, but the reality is that to keep Written Tales running, I need to find a way to sustain it financially.
To clarify, there are no restrictions on submissions for general work. The only limitation is due to policies imposed by Amazon for the chapbooks, which I unfortunately cannot control. I understand this might be frustrating, but it's something I have to work within.
As for the time between acceptance and publication, you're right—it does take time. As a one-person operation, there's a lot of work involved in reviewing, editing, designing, promoting, and ensuring everything is up to the standards I aim for. This is why I’m considering changes like the submission fee.
I totally get it if this doesn't align with your values, and if you choose to step away, I understand. But I sincerely hope you’ll consider staying and continuing to support the magazine. I’m grateful for all you’ve contributed and the readership you've brought to Written Tales.
"The Best Things in Life Are Free" is a wonderful song title, but it has little to do with reality. Whatever changes you need to make in order to keep "Written Tales" going are fine with me. If that means charging for submissions and/or raising subscription fees, you have my support. That you've been able to keep this project going as this long as a one-person operation without a university or other institution behind you seems miraculous
I fully support whatever you need to do to make the publication more sustainable as a business. Even if it means submission fees or higher subscription fees. I love the magazine and would hate for it to disappear. ❤️
Hi there, I participated in some of WTM's weekly contests maybe a year ago and those were pretty meaningful to me. Whatever you need to do to keep the press open is fine by me.
Hi Kevin ,
I know times are lean and it’s hard to carve out a corner in the literary scene.
Generally ,I don’t pay submission fees for submissions and definitely not to non paying markets.
I love what you’ve done with Written Tales and understand you are trying to make it sustainable .
I will consider a subscription but after my husband had a serious accident two years ago my family is down to one income, mine. So I have to be extra careful with every penny
Written Tales offers a huge service to writers and is the only subscription I pay for. It's well worth it, there are so many resources for writers.
I support not accepting submissions unless the author has subscribed to Written Tales as a positive and fair course of action.
Kevin - Two principles I've stuck with for ten years, no sub fees, no contest fees. Doubtful I would change now. You have your difficulties, I have mine. Restrictions on subs to chapbook, and time between acceptance of a story and publication for two. Do what you have to do, but it may be without me. I would still appreciate what you have done.
Thank you for your response, and I truly appreciate your support over the years. I understand your perspective, and I respect your principles of no submission or contest fees. It's a difficult decision to introduce fees, but the reality is that to keep Written Tales running, I need to find a way to sustain it financially.
To clarify, there are no restrictions on submissions for general work. The only limitation is due to policies imposed by Amazon for the chapbooks, which I unfortunately cannot control. I understand this might be frustrating, but it's something I have to work within.
As for the time between acceptance and publication, you're right—it does take time. As a one-person operation, there's a lot of work involved in reviewing, editing, designing, promoting, and ensuring everything is up to the standards I aim for. This is why I’m considering changes like the submission fee.
I totally get it if this doesn't align with your values, and if you choose to step away, I understand. But I sincerely hope you’ll consider staying and continuing to support the magazine. I’m grateful for all you’ve contributed and the readership you've brought to Written Tales.