I got a super-quick rejection from COSMOS - two days after submission I got an email whose only words were: "Not right for COSMOS, sorry." Wow.
Anyway, that is one more rejection (1 point) plus I just realized I've finished three short stories in the last five days, so that's another 21 points.
New total: 561.
Short stories in inventory: 42
Current submissions: 15
Rejection total: 90
Now I must work on the UNCLE SAM novel, get it finished, and get it out!
Fiction Writing Face Off
Two fiction writers go head-to-head in a race to the NYT Bestseller List
About Michael
Michael Britton is a 38-year-old professional fiction writer who lives in Utah with his wife of seven years and their 4-year-old son. He is a big-time Star Trek fan. He writes speculative fiction, with a focus on sci-fi and some fantasy, but also dabbles in thrillers and mystery. He still works a day job. Find Michael on the web at michaeldbritton.com.
About David
David Schibi is a 32 year old writer who lives in Missouri with his wife and two girls (plus a son on the way). He is a huge Dr. Who and Torchwood fan. After burning up the keyboard with 4,000+ word writing days, his legendary skills have earned him the moniker Fingers of Fury.
About Paul
Paul C. Tseng is free to enter his own brief bio here. He can be found at paultseng.com. Welcome, Paul!
Scoring system cheat sheet
NOVEL POINTS
Outline = 1
Query letter = 2
Pitch = 3
Synopsis = 5
Completed = 50
Submitted = 2 (per sub)
Request for full ms = 15
Sold = 500
SHORT STORY POINTS
Completed = 7
Currently subbed = 5
Rejections = 1
Sold = 50
STREAK POINTS
Weeks of 3,500 words = 1
Consecutive sub weeks = 1
BONUS
Break your personal monthly word count record = 5 pts
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