Sorry if this is elsewhere already and I've missed it. I'm getting conflicting information about minimum uploads.

Under the "Acceptable Use Policy", character counts must be at least 3,000 characters. However, under the description of Flash Fiction, it says that stories can be "anywhere between one hundred to one thousand words".

I was just about to submit a story of 347 words long, but it's less than 3,000 characters. It doesn't take much to confuse me! Can you help me by clarifying, please? Thank you.

I haven't logged on for a long time, and it's a whole new site! I have no idea what's going on, ha ha!

I wanted to be re-order the stories showing on my profile page, but can't seem to find any way to do this (or understand it, at least). Is this still being updated, or is it just my perpetual dimness, please?

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Previously approved pieces that are sent in for reverification go to the top of the queue, not the bottom.

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Thanks for the heads up! s

I've never submitted anything before. If I do, do we just send one piece, or can we send a couple? *gathers up nerves*

Hey Miss Daisy, no problem here...it's what I do...

As far as number of submissions, it says "Send up to four poems at a time"...

Regular Submission Guidelines
http://www.rattle.com/submissions/guidelines/

And Good Luck to you...once you do start submitting stuff, you'll quickly realize that most things will get rejected...no worries though, just keep sending stuff out...if you keep at it, eventually you will get something published. And that's the way it works for everyone btw...

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Thanks for the heads up!

I've never submitted anything before. If I do, do we just send one piece, or can we send a couple? *gathers up nerves*

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Daisy, can I buy that tea by the gallon or maybe 2liter bottles?

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I find a PM to be adequate to express such feelings rather than aim for public approval...


I refer you to my previous comment. If public approval is what you seek then, go for it, but isn't that what the comments facility on the individual stories is for?


I disagree - for the reasons I have previously stated, which I believe to be sufficient in and of themselves.


In the first instance you should write for your own pleasure. To do otherwise is to set yourself up for disappointment and to having your fragile ego punctured (or worse...). Whilst I agree that reading the work of others' can be - and is - a useful learning tool writing for your own pleasure and amusement should be the bedrock of your ambitions. Any approval that comes afterwards should be the cream on top.


Ha ha! I ADORE red-heads and ginger women...

I happily agree with a lot of what you say, even if not all.

I might dye my hair ginger now...

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Gav, there appears to be a vast conspiracy to kick me off both SS and Lush...or something like that, anyway. I can be in the middle of some hard-core piddling, only to discover I've been logged off without warning or explanation. Granted, logging back in is so simple even I can do it after two or three tries, but it is annoying. Your help in alleviating this burr under my saddle would be most appreciated and insure you not being harassed about this ever again...probably.

Have you tried clearing the cache and cookies (nom nom), and then turning it off and on again?

Failing that, offer Gav the most massivey massivest cup of Magic Tea you can find, and he might twiddle his Special Knob and sort it all out for you.

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This sort of thread is fraught with potential 'danger': at minimum someone is going get their feelings hurt and/or be offended if none of their work is offered as recommended reading. I have seen this before on other sites and it always ends in tears... I commend the OP for the genuine good thoughts behind idea, but I caution against continued participation...

Wherever there are humans, that problem exists. Should we therefore refuse to share pieces that have somehow moved or spoken to us? I say no. Those of us with fragile egos, who judge their own worth (wrongly) by others' opinions of us (and yes, I am one such pathetic creature), should not dictate the sharing of something positive and for some, helpful.

To caution against sharing things we have found excellent is both brave and commendable, particularly for the reasons you have given.
However, to continue to share pieces of work in spite of fear of upsetting some of us is also brave and commendable.

I shall strive to write a piece that is worth sharing, and leave my doctor to pick up the pieces until I have. In the meantime, I shall endeavor to read those that are recommended, not just to improve my own skills, but because the pieces themselves may give me a little moment of escape from looking at myself all the time. Who knows, but perhaps this thread is a salve for those of us still trying to speak to another with our talents (or lack thereof)?

Again, I commend your spirit highly, but I also disagree (even though my heart doesn't want to).

Finally, I have read your signature banner, and feel the need to state that "Ginger Is Most Excellent", even if you don't agree.


Edit: I had to edit this, as it's too early not to make mistakes, but oh well.

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When I was a child, I thought you could decide what size boobies to have (surgery was not something I was aware of). It was a big shock when mine turned out to be enormous, after I'd already chosen to have little ones.

awwww daisy, i think they got ours mixed up. i wished for the big uns and mine are small

wanna trade

Only if you'll take the rest of it, too!

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What I want to know is why we can't see any avatars or post comments on stories?

I think the poor site has a case of the sniffles, but it's been noted, and I'm sure it will be fixed as soon as possible.

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Oh, and I love the star!