Short Story into Novel

[Meredith]

I have recently expanded a short story I wrote into a novel. The first chapter of the novel and the short story are not quite identical, but they're very, very similar.

Should I stop trying to get the short story published? Would publication of the short story help or hurt my chances of getting the novel published?

[Nathan Bransford]

I don't think it would hurt your chances, provided the agreement you sign still allows you to proceed with the publication of the work as a whole. Just make sure to know what you sign!

[Meredith]

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer, even though you're not "in the business" any more. And for all the great information disseminated through this blog.

Good luck with your new career.