I think a Skype chat, with typing, would be a good idea. I'd like to have guidlines for not only submissions but for how the editors accept or reject submissions.
Would it be okay if I make a suggestion?
What about a new category, right at the top of all the others, marked NOVEL AND ANTHOLOGY SUBMISSION GUIDELINES, and then have two posts within it, both locked to comments: one to explain exactly what you're after for the three imprints, and how queries/subs should be sent, and then the second post to highlight current/forthcoming anthos and novels, maybe with TBC publication dates (although I understand just how easily these can be liable to slip so maybe not...) and deadlines/when it'll be open to subs.
The various Library Of... categories could still be used for discussion on anthos, etc, but it'd make it readily apparent for newcomers where/how/when/what/etc LOTLD works, and so forth. I have to admit I was a little bamboozled when I first found thi place because everything's a bit cluttered, and I've noticed a few new arrivals get a bit confused too.
This is seriously the only complaint/criticism I have of this place, the only one. Everything else about LOTLD is absolutely brill ![]()
![]()
![]()
Shunn is my preference, too. The single space after a period is supposed to be okay for online stuff, but my understanding is for print, most still expect a double. I'm finding, not just for my own work but reading submissions now, two spaces make for a clearer break between sentences.
I am the new kid on the block, but if it's an open editorial invitation to a skype chat Saturday, I'll be there if I can work it around putting the kids to bed. And assuming I can get skype to work. Haven't actually used it before, though I've got it installed on the desktop clunker.
Looks unlikely today, then?
Rev, reading that last post again, I think I really like the idea of the extra, un-commentable category. Would definitely give new arrivals an easy place to dip their toes in to find out just how warm and friendly the water is.