Asimov's response times?

[mckitterick]

Dear writerly types -

I checked the Asimov's Magazine writer's guidelines page for info on how long it takes them to respond; they say about five weeks. Well, I'm getting antsy on account of having sent them a story (my first submission in longer than I care to admit; I too often let life stresses and such interfere with my writing career) on 9/7/2006. They should respond on or around 10/16/2006 or so, including Snail-Mail transit time. That's two weeks ago *nibbles nails*

How long have they taken to accept/reject your stories since Sheila took over? I have to confess that I hadn't submitted something to Asimov's since Gardner worked there, and have yet to sell a story to that mag. I'm determined! So I must get more into the mail before I hear back on this, because a rejection won't encourage much in the realm of getting back onto the writing horse unless I have other stuff already in the mail-pipe.

PS: What does a writing horse look like? This, perhaps?
(- whoah, the folks at "Lloydi.com" seem to hate us all. Here, I found a new photo.)

Best,
Chris

Comments

[mrissa.livejournal.com]

My most recent Asimov's rejections are six weeks, eight weeks, and three months, so don't fret. Stated response times are more along the lines of a goal than a promise anyway.

[squirrel-monkey.livejournal.com]

Black Holes (http://brain-of-pooh.tech-soft.com/critters/blackholes/) is probably a more accurate source of response times. But three months for Asimov's appears pretty average, so.

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Thanks! That's encouraging.

Geez, I need to really get back into the habit of having stories out and about on a regular basis. Need to act like a pro, not a teacher who moonlights as a writer. Harumph.

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

That's an awesome resource! Thanks. I'm posting it to the Center's web-links page now, too.

[saycestsay.livejournal.com]

I've been getting 90 to 120 days from Sheila at Asimov's. Good luck!

[scarlettina.livejournal.com]

My experience is the same as saycestsay's, for what it's worth. And yes, the Black Hole is a great resource.