The February 17 issue of Woman’s World Magazine contains my mini-mystery, “The Chocolate Candy Thief.” This is a big win for me. I’ve been trying to sell stories to Woman’s World for decades, literally decades. I’ve sold them a few anecdotes over the years, but this is my first time placing a short story with them. The road to success had several factors. First, I’m a member of a support group for this particular market. The tips, encouragement and resources they provide are invaluable.
Of course, my persistence played a big role. It was more than just persistance, however. I had submitted this story before, without success. But, I still liked the idea, so I read some more WW stories to get a better feel for what they publish, then re-wrote and resubmitted the story. Am I a better writer now than I was a few years ago? Without doubt. So, to all my fellow writers: keep learning, keep improving, keep submitting. No new lessons. Just best practices, tried and true.
Lida Bushloper 
congrats, Lida. Your footsteps gather no moss for sure. Iâve been sick for couple weeks plus, but will try to get up and out today. I would like to share what you sent me with my previous newsletter âsunday Storyâ peeps. I donât have the energy at the moment, but wanted to pose the possibility. I havenât sent any newsletters for every but have a client who just published a childrenâs book and Iâd like to inspire others with her story too.
Iâm reaching out ahead of the energy to actually do it, but wanted to get your feelingâ¦
Hope everything else is great with you and Val…
Love,
Jo
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Of course, any help, advice and support I can provide for other writers is always acceptable. Lida
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And London Drugs here sells the magazine you’re in, so I can have a look at the real thing, when I’m up and walking again. -:)
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Hope you get up and around soon. Being sick sucks.
Lida
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Congratulations. On my next trip to Queen St. I will check the magazine store to see whether they have this issue.
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Thanks! hope you can find a copy. Lida
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