There are many places. You could try literary magazines like 'The New Yorker' or 'The Atlantic' if your work is of high quality and fits their style. Online platforms such as Wattpad are also great for sharing and potentially getting noticed. Some local writing groups or community centers may also have submission opportunities for short stories.
Short stories could be submitted through a variety of channels, depending on the requirements and preferences of the literary institution or journal. The following are some common submission channels:
1. Literature websites: Many literature websites accept short story contributions such as Tangyuan Creation, Jian Shu, Weixin Official Accounts, Douban Reading, etc. You need to register an account first and submit according to the website's submission guidelines.
2. Literature journals: Many literature journals accept short story submission, such as Short Story Weekly, Reader, Mengya, etc. You need to find the corresponding journal and submit according to the journal's submission guide.
3. Online platforms: Some online platforms also accept short story submission, such as Qidian Chinese Network, Zongheng Chinese Network, etc. You can search for relevant novel categories on these platforms and submit them according to the submission guide.
4 Personal Blogs: Some can post their short stories on these platforms and submit them according to the submission guidelines.
No matter which submission channel you choose, you need to read the submission guide carefully and submit according to the requirements. At the same time, the difficulty of submitting a short story was relatively high. It required a certain amount of writing skills and creative experience.
You could consider submitting to established literary journals like The Atlantic or smaller indie presses that are interested in short fiction. Additionally, some writing competitions offer monetary rewards for winning entries.
Well, you might consider sending your short story to literary competitions or festivals in India. For instance, the 'All India Writers' Contest' or the 'Mumbai Literature Festival' sometimes accept short story entries. Also, check with university presses or indie publishing collectives that focus on promoting new voices in literature.
There's also FictionPress. It's specifically designed for fiction writers, and you might find a receptive community there for your short story. Just make sure to follow their submission guidelines.