Archive for the ‘Editorial Process’ Category
Orion/Gollancz Charity Auction for the Samaritans
Gollancz Team: Marcus - December 7th, 2011
Brandon Sanderson, Charity, Editorial Process, News, Science Fiction, Seasonal Posts
This year the Orion Publishing Group – of which Gollancz is a part – has chosen the Samaritans as our Charity of the Year. Most people in the UK will know of their work, but for those that don’t (or are overseas), this is how they describe themselves:
Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK and Ireland.
The service is available 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those … More
Tags: Auction, Brandon Sanderson, Christmas, Proofs
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Don’t mention Terry Pratchett! Or: How to submit your comic fantasy novel . . .
Gollancz Team: Gillian - October 21st, 2011
Editorial Process, Fantasy, Publishing Tips
With this week’s publication of Snuff, it seems a perfect moment to talk about comic fantasy.
There are few submissions that I dread more than the ‘brilliant comic fantasy novel’. If I’m honest, it’s a pitch that makes my heart sink when I see it, because the pitch is always the same: ‘This is my hilarious comic fantasy novel. All my friends have read it, and they think I’m as funny as Terry Pratchett’. For most of the comic fantasy submission … More
Tags: Comic Fantasy, Editorial Process, Fantasy, Publishing Tips
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