I am querying publishing houses and literary agents with my work: both short stories and novellas. They all request various types of publishing credentials. Does Lush count?
Other sites, even free-listings that don't pay, do count such as e-zines and so forth. I see lush as being no different since stories must reach a certain quality and be approved before posting, but would a publisher consider it the same?
I imagine that, if it is acceptable to list Lush as such, then I would have to leave that story listed on the site in consideration.
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this is not an official answer, but yeah, i mean, you're published here, it's a good place to show off your work and people's reaction to it. now, as to a publisher's opinion, i can't answer that, probably best thing to do is ask?
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My initial thought would be that you could but I'm not sure it would count for much.
While there is a process on Lush, it's really just to make sure that things are within the guidelines and are readable. There's not really any quality control when it comes to the actual stories - that side of things is left to the broader audience to assess. That's a good thing - it allows anyone who wants to write, a platform to do so but of course it doesn't mean that they're any good.
Not sure if any of that helps
While there is a process on Lush, it's really just to make sure that things are within the guidelines and are readable. There's not really any quality control when it comes to the actual stories - that side of things is left to the broader audience to assess. That's a good thing - it allows anyone who wants to write, a platform to do so but of course it doesn't mean that they're any good.
Not sure if any of that helps
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As the others have said, I doubt listing here, or indeed any free erotic story site as a reference, will help much.
If you were published with us through lushpublishing.com, that would carry a little weight, but again, I wouldn't think a great deal. We're considered a small, niche publisher, and until we get hundreds of quality titles up, and familiar to the kind of people you are writing to, will remain perceived as such.
If you were published with us through lushpublishing.com, that would carry a little weight, but again, I wouldn't think a great deal. We're considered a small, niche publisher, and until we get hundreds of quality titles up, and familiar to the kind of people you are writing to, will remain perceived as such.
Ah Yes- you know, Lush Publishing isn't listed in Writer's Market - (AHEM!) . . . which is the only source I've gone to so far to pool market listings.
Thanks for bringing it up
I'll add it to my database.
I'll ask various publishers about this - and see what they say. I'll post to this thread when I find out more. It might not mean much, but some request detailed writing repertoires, while others don't. Some want all the social sites you network through (which Lush definitely is one) and others - not so much.
Thanks for bringing it up
I'll add it to my database.I'll ask various publishers about this - and see what they say. I'll post to this thread when I find out more. It might not mean much, but some request detailed writing repertoires, while others don't. Some want all the social sites you network through (which Lush definitely is one) and others - not so much.
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Thanks Metilda, I'll be interested in reading your findings.
If they are asking about your Social Network accounts, then they must surely at least give a little credit to belonging to one of the Top 3 erotic story sites.
If they are asking about your Social Network accounts, then they must surely at least give a little credit to belonging to one of the Top 3 erotic story sites.
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they must surely at least give a little credit to belonging to one of the Top 3 erotic story sites.
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I am querying publishing houses and literary agents with my work: both short stories and novellas. They all request various types of publishing credentials. Does Lush count?
Uh...NO...
I happen to be rather familiar with what is considered legit "published' and what's not...I went through all this the last couple of years, and did manage to get listed in the directory over on P&W...
Poets & Writers - Directory - Alan W. Jankowski
http://www.pw.org/content/alan_w_jankowski
Not only is a site like Lush not considered a publishing credit, but frankly, if you do mention it, they might have a good laugh at your expense...
Besides Writer's Market, the directory at P&W will tell you what is considered a legit publishing credit...
Poets & Writers Magazine - Tools for Writers
http://www.pw.org/toolsforwriters
Personally, I would avoid mentioning anything that's not considered legit...if you don't have anything, you don't have anything...simple as that...
The criteria for a journal or publisher getting listed basically involves there being an editor involved...if it is not an "edited journal" it will never get listed...
I had a few things published in eZines a couple of years back...they even paid, though not much...and P&W didn't recognize them, because frankly it was not an "edited journal"...
Hope this all helps...and good luck btw...
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Thanks, Martini You're such a gem! That's helpful.
I sent out this question to several different types of agencies and publishers - a few have answered. One stated that it's my work to do as I like and I should feel free to list it if it's important to me and I don't mind being judged or considered in light of where I've published my work.
In trying to flesh this out I came across the advice of "If it's available online for free in any format or on any site you should set up your own website under your pseudonym and put all of your stories there that you want to be associated with." and "anything that's geared for socializing should be listed as such within your bio and/or publicism proposal"
You're such a gem! That's helpful.I sent out this question to several different types of agencies and publishers - a few have answered. One stated that it's my work to do as I like and I should feel free to list it if it's important to me and I don't mind being judged or considered in light of where I've published my work.
In trying to flesh this out I came across the advice of "If it's available online for free in any format or on any site you should set up your own website under your pseudonym and put all of your stories there that you want to be associated with." and "anything that's geared for socializing should be listed as such within your bio and/or publicism proposal"
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and "anything that's geared for socializing should be listed as such within your bio and/or publicism proposal"
I'm not sure I have a clue what that means...
You're certainly free to list anything you want when querying an agent...but, be aware that what may seem impressive to you at the moment, may not mean a hill of beans to an agent...and may in fact seem trivial to yourself a couple of years up the road...
I say this based on my own experience...back in November, 2010 I was invited over to LinkedIn by the acquisitions editor of an erotic publishing company...I had never heard of LinkedIn before her invite, but I filled out my profile in a way I thought might impress her...I listed stuff like my recent Editor Picks on Lush (I had just got two), Story of the Week, and Poem of the Month (Three times) on another erotic story site...that sort of thing...
Looking back now, it seems almost comical...heck, I have a book signing coming up in just short of a month, so I guess I've been moving in the right direction...but, at the time it really did seem impressive, to me anyway, if nobody else...
The point is, if it's not a legit publishing credit, or a contest win, agents and publishers are really not going to care...and someday, hopefully, you'll have moved far enough in the right direction to realize that...
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I'm not sure I have a clue what that means...
You're certainly free to list anything you want when querying an agent...but, be aware that what may seem impressive to you at the moment, may not mean a hill of beans to an agent...and may in fact seem trivial to yourself a couple of years up the road...
I say this based on my own experience...back in November, 2010 I was invited over to LinkedIn by the acquisitions editor of an erotic publishing company...I had never heard of LinkedIn before her invite, but I filled out my profile in a way I thought might impress her...I listed stuff like my recent Editor Picks on Lush (I had just got two), Story of the Week, and Poem of the Month (Three times) on another erotic story site...that sort of thing...
Looking back now, it seems almost comical...heck, I have a book signing coming up in just short of a month, so I guess I've been moving in the right direction...but, at the time it really did seem impressive, to me anyway, if nobody else...
The point is, if it's not a legit publishing credit, or a contest win, agents and publishers are really not going to care...and someday, hopefully, you'll have moved far enough in the right direction to realize that...
Facebook, twitter - anything where you keep up with your potential fan base.