Style: Simple is generally better in our opinion good style, like good breeding, never calls attention to itself. Those manuscripts which survive the 'first cut' as outlined above are then judged primarily on plot and characterization. As for fantasy, any magical system must be both rigorously coherent and integral to the plot, and overall the work must at least strive for originality. Writers familiar with what we have published in the past will know what sort of material we are most likely to publish in the future: powerful plots with solid scientific and philosophical underpinnings are the sine qua non for consideration for science fiction submissions. Thanks for respecting our rights and our hard work.We are looking only for science fiction and fantasy. and internationally and may NOT be copied, reproduced, or re-printed, online or offline.

Tor.com: The Imprint will expand the website’s reach into new publishing territories.Ĭopyright © – All content on our website is original and copyrighted in the U.S. Tor.com is a division of Macmillan Publishers, which already publishes sci-fi and fantasy books under Tor Books. The target readership is mainly adults, but YA material will also be considered.įritz Foy will serve as Publisher and Irene Gallo as Assoc. The editors encourage manuscripts that adopt the benefits of a novella, a serialized novel or a short story collection format. Suggested word length is 17,500 words and above. Submissions must be completed manuscripts of original sci-fi and fantasy stories with mainstream appeal. Now until August 31, 2014, the editors will review unsolicited submissions from authors.

2008) is launching a new book imprint called Tor.com: The Imprint and has posted new submission guidelines to help unagented authors propose their book manuscripts to the editors. Tor.com Accepting Sci-Fi/Fantasy Manuscripts for New Imprint Popular sci-fi site Tor.com (est. PUB: Tor.com Accepting Sci-Fi/Fantasy Manuscripts for New Imprint

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