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Stories in Women's Magazines

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lovebeigecardigans1955 Wed 24-Nov-21 16:02:00

Perhaps a 'hopeful' ending would be good - a bit like the film Sweet Charity?

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AGAA4 Wed 24-Nov-21 15:56:10

Yes. I think they would. Happy endings are very nice but it isn't reality. I always find them a bit twee.

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jacqrose Wed 24-Nov-21 15:54:31

Adultery in a story wouldn’t be a problem. The difficulty is getting your story read. Magazines receive many unsolicited manuscripts and unless they have someone dedicated to sifting through them it may be some time before anyone gets to read yours. Make sure your story is in the style of fiction published by the magazine so it’s worth a try. Good luck.

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lilydily9 Wed 24-Nov-21 15:44:01

I should perhaps have said no explicit sex. I'd also be interested to know if magazine readers would appreciate my type of stories.

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Riverwalk Wed 24-Nov-21 15:38:25

If there's no sex then there's no adultery!

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Poppyred Wed 24-Nov-21 15:33:31

Why not? You have nothing to lose.

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lilydily9 Wed 24-Nov-21 15:19:53

I have been thinking of submitting stories to women's magazines but from feedback I've had from an Internet group of magazine writers, it would seem that my type of stories would not be accepted. I write mainly romance but not always with a happy ending. Also I am told that anything to do with adultery would not be published.
I appreciate that readers may look for comfort in magazine stories but wonder if they might appreciate something a little more edgy. I would add none of my stories involve sex!
I would really appreciate your views on this. I am tempted to submit a story and test the waters!

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