Why Constant-Content No Longer Accepts Fiction

The decision has been made. We are no longer accepting fiction.

Why? Fiction doesn't have a great record here at Constant-Content. Customers are generally looking for well-written, informational articles. Fiction doesn't sell their products, draw readers to their websites or print publications, or provide useful information for the majority of readers.

While we recognize that fiction has its place, that place is not on Constant-Content. There are outlets for fiction elsewhere, on the web or in print. Publications that accept work but do not pay are the best outlets for writers who want to try their hand at fiction . . . from there, they can move up as their writing matures and hopefully gets recognized by someone with clout. Most respected sources will reiterate how difficult fiction - especially short fiction - is to sell.

In addition, Constant-Content's editors simply do not have time to process fiction submissions. There is a lot more to editing a fiction piece than there is an informational piece. Not only do editors have to take into consideration technical ability, we also have to look at plot, character development, and how the separate elements of the story (scene, voice, creative use of time) fit together to form a complete piece.

Finally, we would prefer that fiction pieces find homes where they will have better opportunities to be seen. At Constant-Content, if a writer has effectively "published" a story by having their work accepted, it may render the story unable to be accepted elsewhere. As it is unlikely that the piece will be seen here at Constant-Content and that it will not get the attention it deserves, either from editors or from potential buyers, we feel it is better that fiction writers market their work in outlets specifically designed for the fiction arena.

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