Where Can I Publish My Short Stories?

There are many outlets for publishing short stories.

One option is to submit your work to literary magazines. Do a little research first to see the kind of work the magazine publishes. Make sure that it features short stories, and not just poetry, for instance. Also check out the style to see if your work would fit in. You can do some preliminary research of literary magazines at a library or a bookstore. A lot of magazines run contests for short stories. The prize may be a cash sum and publication. Beware of spending too much money on entry fees though, as it can quickly add up!

Another option is the Internet. There are now many Internet-based literary magazines. Do some research by using a search engine. You could also join a group Internet site which will let you publish your writing in a blog. A surprising number of writers, musicians and artists have got a start by publishing their work this way. It is one way to reach a huge audience for not much money.