Vanessa N
asked
Amanda Sun:
Do you know anywhere an aspiring writer could post stories without a publisher and such? Also, any tips on writing with mythology/fantasy based things?
Amanda Sun
Hi! Are you thinking to post online? There are lots of online zines and different websites you can find an audience at (I'm thinking Wattpad, Figment, Storify). Keep in mind that once you've posted a piece online, many agents and publishers consider it published and so you may not be able to then sell the piece to a publisher.
If you want to sell short stories, that's a great route too. Lots of print and online anthologies to submit your work to. :)
As far as writing mythology and fantasy-based things, what I really like is how unpredictable the stories can be. Read them, and then make them your own. Most fairy tales and mythologies have many different versions, so they thrive on being retold and reimagined. In the case of Japanese mythology, though, I do try to be respectful and reflective of the original culture (so the characters still think in a different way than I may be used to).
Mainly, have fun and see where they lead you! ^_^
If you want to sell short stories, that's a great route too. Lots of print and online anthologies to submit your work to. :)
As far as writing mythology and fantasy-based things, what I really like is how unpredictable the stories can be. Read them, and then make them your own. Most fairy tales and mythologies have many different versions, so they thrive on being retold and reimagined. In the case of Japanese mythology, though, I do try to be respectful and reflective of the original culture (so the characters still think in a different way than I may be used to).
Mainly, have fun and see where they lead you! ^_^
More Answered Questions
About Goodreads Q&A
Ask and answer questions about books!
You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.
See Featured Authors Answering Questions
Learn more