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Editorial Greatness: In Memory of David G. Hartwell

Posted on January 22, 2016 by E. C. Ambrose

This week, the science fiction and fantasy community was devastated by the loss of David G. Hartwell, long-time Tor editor, co-founder of the World Fantasy Convention, and an extraordinary man in every way. (especially his fashion-sense–seriously! His ties have their … Continue reading →

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Sowing the Seeds of the Perfect End

Posted on June 19, 2013 by E. C. Ambrose

I recently submitted a story to an online journal, and received some feedback from the editor, a couple of changes she wanted to see: first, the character’s motivation was unclear, second, the ending didn’t work. Well, motivation’s not too hard, … Continue reading →

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No More Bad Villains!

Posted on September 12, 2012 by E. C. Ambrose

During a critique session this weekend, a writer friend said she wanted to know if readers found her protagonist “too stupid to live.”  This is an issue we think about often in relation to our protags, but not often enough … Continue reading →

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When Revision Goes Too Far. . .

Posted on June 20, 2012 by E. C. Ambrose

Just finished a fourth round of revision on the first book.  Empirically speaking, this sounds like too many rounds, to me–I’ve never been keen on revision.  (You may recall my method for revision which involves lots of beer and stomping around … Continue reading →

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Dear Author: Your Opinion Doesn’t Matter! (and Rightly so)

Posted on June 13, 2012 by E. C. Ambrose

I was thrilled last week to get an email from my editor opening the conversation about the actual publication of Elisha Barber, the first book in “The Dark Apostle” series.  It was the moment I’ve been waiting for for years–finally … Continue reading →

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Abort/Revise/Fail?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by E. C. Ambrose

Yes, it’s me, still obsessing about revisions.  I got two books at once from the editors, which is kinda handy ’cause I can keep in the right frame of mind.  Except that I turned book 1 back over to them, … Continue reading →

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A Twelve-step Program–er–Process for Manuscript Revision Based on the Suggestions of Others

Posted on March 30, 2012 by E. C. Ambrose

Step 1:  Stomp around the house, kick things (inanimate things only!)  scream that your commenter is insane or stupid or both.  Go for a beer.  Do NOT email your commenter at this time.  Especially if he or she is an editor who … Continue reading →

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Is your Manuscript a Zombie?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by E. C. Ambrose

Finishing a book is always a bittersweet experience, both as an author and as a reader.  The reader completing an enjoyable read feels both fulfilled by the work, and sorry to see that it’s over.  If it’s a series novel, … Continue reading →

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Chatting with Colin Harvey, Author and Anthologist

Posted on May 9, 2011 by E. C. Ambrose

Colin Harvey has some great novels out in a variety of genres, and has turned his hand to editing as well. He stopped in to talk about his latest anthology project. . . 1. What was the inception of the … Continue reading →

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