Updated manuscript format
Since we're only, let's see, a decade into the 21st century now, I figured it was probably past time to revisit my essay on "Proper Manuscript Format." I've...
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Proper manuscript format for the 21st century
I wrote the original version of my manuscript formatting guide in 1993, modeling it after a much older two-page guide I received from Damon Knight in 1985. Back in those days, even for those who'...
Publishers who ask for camera-ready copy
A reader writes to ask: I read your article on proper manuscript submission and found it to be very informative. I submitted my manuscript to a publisher and received an email that they would like to...
The formatting grump waxes grumpy
Dear correspondent who just forwarded me the same email he sent two days ago: I understand that you are impatient for a response. However, I receive more email about format questions than I can deal with...
"Puppet on a Chain" by Alistair Maclean
Does anyone write back-cover copy like this anymore? SUSPENSE ON A RAMPAGE The moment the Interpol agent and his lovely assistants landed in Holland they were in Dutch. He was after a drug ring. Who was...
Hugo props for Electric Velocipede
I'm a little startled every year to see how many people I know well show up on the Hugo ballot. Congratulations to you all, Charlie, Paolo, Cory, Toby, and everyone else! But I want...