Things to Write About

[Shirley Shane]

Okay, I'm new. I've never even heard of this place until just today, so please forgive my ignorance . Also, I've tried to find just EXACTLY what kind of work we're supposed to post, and I'm not real clear I understand everything...

I enjoy writing fiction mostly, like a little serial. Can this type of work be posted? Or is it mostly non-fiction, self-help, advice, etc.?

Also, I thought somewhere that CC will allow already published work, as long as we have the copyright...Am I understanding that correctly?

Thanks for any help and answers!

S. Shane

[Ed]

Our customer base is generally seeking well-written, informative content to be used on websites. Fiction and poetry do not generally sell, and we actually prefer content that offers useful information, well-researched points of view, or explanatory tips and how-to's. If you look at the types of articles that the top selling authors are writing, you can get a better idea of the content that CC seeks.

Ed

[Shirley Shane]

Okay. Thanks for responding, and thanks for the help.

[BarryDavidson]

I was wondering if poetry or short fiction sold myself. I did submit one poem which is still under review. I just have to let everyone know of my epic battle with the Serpent of Midgard.

[Ed]

We do not accept poetry or fiction, as per our guidelines.

[BarryDavidson]

Really? They're listed in the sub-categories. Articles, General, Poetry or Short Stories.

It's good to find that out now before wasting huge amounts of both of our time and energy because I missed that one line in the Writer's Guidelines.

*Fiction or poetry will not be considered unless by specific customer request. Personal narratives are generally not considered.

[Celeste Stewart]

They used to be allowed and you may still find a few fictional articles or poetry items posted from back when they were allowed. That's why you see the categories.

[BarryDavidson]

I'll stick to satire when I want to beat the ol' funny bone then.

Thanks...