Jan 18 2009
The Horrible FAQs
Again, we have a small digression. I was over at the Horror Writers Association Website that I talked about in an earlier post and I read their FAQ page.
Oh, the horror. I know there are people out there who ask the occasional silly question, but how bad do things have to be for this?
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I submit my story, screenplay, or novel to HWA?
Please don’t send us your stories, story ideas, screenplays, novels, or pitches. The Horror Writers Association is not a publisher. The books listed on the HWA Books page were written by HWA members, and then sold to traditional publishers.
IF ONLY publishing houses really were run by writers associations. Let’s think about that for a moment…. Sigh. What a wonderful world it would be.
I’m not a member — can my book or story be considered for a Stoker Award?
You do not have to be a member of HWA in order for your work to be considered for a Stoker Award. Click here for information on how to promote your work for a Stoker.
I’m not a member. Can my book or story be considered for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction?
Will you send an e-mail to my favorite horror author for me?
Your best bet for contacting an author directly is to search for their website on the Internet. If the author you wish to contact does not have a web site, but you know that they’re an HWA member, we’ll be glad to forward any correspondence you’d like to send.
Na-ahhhh. That’s quite sweet, actually. I’m actually surprised that anyone is reading enough fiction to be writing fan letters, anymore. This gladdens my darkened heart.
