Bounced Story

[PandemicReader8]

I just had a story rejected and the reason was, well, less than clear. But I think found it and I'd like to clarify it.

The text cites - properly and with credit - a specific novel, identifying and crediting the author.

I'm thinking this is the issue.

 

[PastMaster]

Normally there is a clue in the rejection - Its usually fairly non specific but that might give you a place to start.
In your citation is there link to the authors work - if so that may be the problem. But without more information i'm guessing.

 

[PandemicReader8]

I'm assuming it's just the title and name. Well see. Thank you!

 

[Bramblethorn]

I just had a story rejected and the reason was, well, less than clear. But I think found it and I'd like to clarify it.

The text cites - properly and with credit - a specific novel, identifying and crediting the author.

I'm thinking this is the issue.

What did the bounce message say?

Note: if you're quoting somebody else's work, attributing it is a good and ethical thing to do. But attributing it doesn't automatically give you the right to quote something that's protected by copyright.

 

[PandemicReader8]

The text of the message boiled down to this bullet point.

• Were there URL links, site addresses, or other advertisements within the story?

Not super helpful.

I'm assuming referencing a work still available for sale trips "other advertisements".

 

[alohadave]

Show us the actual segment with the quoted text and the credit.

 

[PandemicReader8]

Sadly, I edited it out already.

 

[PandemicReader8]

But it was "Name of Book, by Name of Author".

 

[Djmac1031]

Curious. I have a story that's been in limbo for several days now with a song quote, attributed to the artist.

And yet I also just recently published another story with a song quote no problem.

So now I don't know if that's why my other story is still pending or not.

Guess I'll find out.

 

[PandemicReader8]

The editor I pay for - for not Lit - had no issue. But, if that's the rule.

 

[ElectricBlue]

The editor I pay for - for not Lit - had no issue. But, if that's the rule.

That's it, then. Your replies suggest your story may have a link or a marketing statement off to another site. Remove that text and resubmit.

The site policy prohibits off-site marketing except in your Sig block, profile, and one forum thread "Books by Lit Authors." The only link allowed in a story is off to another Lit story.

 

[ElectricBlue]

Curious. I have a story that's been in limbo for several days now with a song quote, attributed to the artist.

And yet I also just recently published another story with a song quote no problem.

So now I don't know if that's why my other story is still pending or not.

Guess I'll find out.

If you've only quoted a line or two, you should be okay.

Don't see it as limbo, see it as "in the queue". It's a different mind set, requiring patience, rather than assuming neglect .

 

[PastMaster]

If you've only quoted a line or two, you should be okay.

Don't see it as limbo, see it as "in the queue". It's a different mind set, requiring patience, rather than assuming neglect .

I personally think limbo is the right word, but I dont assume neglect - just that there are so many to get through it takes time.
I currently have 7 stories in the queue waiting publication. It certainly feels like limbo.