10 Things I Love to See in Submissions

1. A story that opens in any place other than a bed, a bar, or a bordello.

2. An adverb/verb ratio < 1:100.

3. Family stories that do NOT involve incest or physical abuse.

4. Typo-free pages.

5. Paragraphs shorter than one page.

6. A paucity of passive voice.

7. An adjective/noun ratio which does not exceed 1:1.

8. Stories where every word deserves its place.

9. Characters I wish were real.

10. Anything that keeps me reading because I have to find out how it ends.


And you?

Peace...