Many readers of this blog know that I am a writer. Yesterday I sold my first piece to a multi-million circulation magazine. This is cause for celebration -- not simply because many more people will encounter my work (which of course makes me very happy), but also because it gives me a tremendous boost after a long period of feeling like I'm treading water.
It is also a very well-paying venue and that's a new experience for me. The most I've ever gotten for a short piece (story, essay) is around 50 bucks and a dollop of prestige. My Dickens book, which was published by one of the top two or three university presses in the world, probably earned me about $500 in royalties over the past 14 years. This one, short essay will earn me more than six times that. That's a credit card paid off. Or two semesters of conservatory tuition for Saskia.
Woo hoo!
The piece will be published in O, The Oprah Magazine. I don't yet know when, but I'm hoping pretty soon. I'll let you know (this may require blowing my cover -- I am still trying to make a decision on that one).
It's called "Falsies." I'll leave the rest to your imagination.
CONGRATULATIONS, Anna. Wishing you LOTS more of this success.
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Thank you, Dear Papa. Something told me I might hear from you about this! Your good wishes mean the world to me. :)
DeleteCongrats! That is phenomenal!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Atty! And glad you came back! :)
DeleteWell deserved!!! You are such a fine writer.
ReplyDeletePlease, blow your cover! This is such a lovely, heartfelt, engrossing blog and it makes me want to read more of what you've written.
ReplyDeleteColleen, thank you so much for your kind words! Boy did I need to read them today. And I think I will probably fess up to who I am when the essay comes out, and link to my website, which has more of my writing on it. I'm so glad you found me and hope you'll keep coming back!
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