Great question! I did connect with a number of readers after the two TLS pubs. I was invited to appear in a documentary. But most significantly, they are NYT bylines, and I was able to add that to my bio when I pitched other outlets. I ended up getting pitches accepted by other big pubs like Slate and Salon, and I believe editors paid more attention to my words because I had that NYT byline in my bio.
What a beautiful micro essay! I've been reading through your Substack all morning, Anna, and have found it so helpful and inspiring so far. Thank you for this!
Great tips, Anna. Thanks for sharing. While I've been published in the NYT I haven't had any success with the Tiny Love Story. I'll keep trying.
Was this your first big byline, Anna?
It wasn’t, but it was one of the first. The first yes I got from a national outlet was from HuffPost :)
Do these get any attention? Did good things happen after you published this?
Great question! I did connect with a number of readers after the two TLS pubs. I was invited to appear in a documentary. But most significantly, they are NYT bylines, and I was able to add that to my bio when I pitched other outlets. I ended up getting pitches accepted by other big pubs like Slate and Salon, and I believe editors paid more attention to my words because I had that NYT byline in my bio.
What a beautiful micro essay! I've been reading through your Substack all morning, Anna, and have found it so helpful and inspiring so far. Thank you for this!
This is so kind! I’m so grateful for your encouragement. Thank you for reading — I’m glad these posts have been helpful for you.
What a precise and inspiring guide to a process that has stumped me. The shorter the story, the harder the telling.
Thank you for this kind feedback! I’m so glad that this was helpful for you.
Great advice, Anna! I love your suggestion to start with an image and to lean in to metaphor.
Oh, thank you, Abby! You taught me SO much about how to write a Tiny Love Story. I will forever be grateful for your advice and examples.