Advice for Writers?

[bkatt500.livejournal.com]

Does anybody have experience with working with Sofawolf? A friend of mine submitted a story, and the publisher said they would reply within 90 days. It has been well over that, but still no reply. Also he has sent follow-up emails which also have yet to be replied to. Is this normal? What would be the best thing to do?

Note: Since posting this entry my friend has stated a preference for it/its/itself pronouns.

Comments

[bkatt500.livejournal.com]

Thanks for replying. My friend did submit to Hot Dish, and it has tried contacting the editor, but, as with every other message, has yet to receive any sort of response. We figured that this isn't their full-time jobs, and while it can understand slow responses, this is starting to leave a sour taste in its mouth.

By 'professional' I think the other poster was referring to SofaWolf's conduct, policies, and poor communication. Being in this part-time and being the fandom publisher doesn't excuse from the poor communication, and as the other poster pointed out a lack of information on contracts and such. They do however seem to be its best bet at getting short stories published.