(Ceased publication)
SQF: Why did you start this magazine?
Charlie Taylor: I realized I was not the only aspiring writer with a pile of rejected stories gathering dust on my hard-drive and no idea what to do with them, so I decided to start a literary competition specifically for previously-rejected manuscripts.
SQF: What are the top three things you look for in a submission and why?
CT: We are a democratic competition, so what I personally look for in a submission is not really relevant; I only act as the gatekeeper. As long as a submission meets the criteria outlined on our website, I will publish it. After that, it is up to the voting public to choose the winners. Three things that will definitely get you rejected by Rejected Manuscripts are: Going over 1500 words, plagiarizing, or submitting previously published works.
SQF: What most often turns you off to a submission?
CT: Sloppy or nonexistent proofreading.
SQF: What do you look for in the opening paragraph(s)/stanza(s) of a submission?
CT: We publish the first 12 to 20 lines of a piece on our main posts page with a “read more” button, so if you want to grab the casual browser’s attention, you’d better make those first lines intriguing.
SQF: If Rejected Manuscripts had a theme song, what would it be and why?
CT: Second Chances by Imagine Dragons
SQF: What one question on this topic do you wish I'd asked that I didn't? And how would you answer it?
CT: Why should writers consider submitting to Rejected Manuscripts?
On top of having the chance to win publication in our anthology and earn royalties, it is also a great way to put your discards to use promoting your writing to a wider audience. Plus, it’s fun!
Thank you, Charlie. We all appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to participate in this project.
SQF: Why did you start this magazine?
Charlie Taylor: I realized I was not the only aspiring writer with a pile of rejected stories gathering dust on my hard-drive and no idea what to do with them, so I decided to start a literary competition specifically for previously-rejected manuscripts.
SQF: What are the top three things you look for in a submission and why?
CT: We are a democratic competition, so what I personally look for in a submission is not really relevant; I only act as the gatekeeper. As long as a submission meets the criteria outlined on our website, I will publish it. After that, it is up to the voting public to choose the winners. Three things that will definitely get you rejected by Rejected Manuscripts are: Going over 1500 words, plagiarizing, or submitting previously published works.
SQF: What most often turns you off to a submission?
CT: Sloppy or nonexistent proofreading.
SQF: What do you look for in the opening paragraph(s)/stanza(s) of a submission?
CT: We publish the first 12 to 20 lines of a piece on our main posts page with a “read more” button, so if you want to grab the casual browser’s attention, you’d better make those first lines intriguing.
SQF: If Rejected Manuscripts had a theme song, what would it be and why?
CT: Second Chances by Imagine Dragons
SQF: What one question on this topic do you wish I'd asked that I didn't? And how would you answer it?
CT: Why should writers consider submitting to Rejected Manuscripts?
On top of having the chance to win publication in our anthology and earn royalties, it is also a great way to put your discards to use promoting your writing to a wider audience. Plus, it’s fun!
Thank you, Charlie. We all appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to participate in this project.
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