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Top Five Things Writers Hate
This post comes with the caveat that I think freelancers who live off of writing income hate some of these more, and that “hate” as used herein is not the white-hot hate of a million suns but closer to the disgusted or frustrated “oh I hate it when that happens.” Also, ...
Top Five Things Editors Hate–And What Do YOU Hate
jeffvandermeer.com — Last week we discussed the things that writers hate . Now it’s time to discuss the things... that editors hate. Please note that we’re all in this together. The word “hate” here is used in the same context as saying “I ... (more) Top Five Things Editors Hate–And What Do YOU Hate
Why we love Lost—and why we hate it!
scifiwire.com — Lost returns to TV tonight, and if the season premiere is anything like the ones which preceded... it, it will answer a few questions while at the same time raising many more. For some, tonight's episode will be appointment TV. For others, who've ... (more) Why we love Lost—and why we hate it!
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January 19, 2009 Links and Plugs
Bibliophile Stalker — ... a call for submissions from Ellen Datlow regarding Best Horror of the Year Volume Two. On the Year's Best Fantasy (Hartwell/Cramer) end, watch out for it from Tor.com (and not Tor). James Van Pelt on Publishing A Short Story Collection. Richard Bowes on The Mosaic Novel. Robert Silverberg on It Wasn't All That Easy. Alan DeNiro on Why I Write Science Fiction: An Apology. Jeff Vandermeer on Top Five Things This Writer Hates and Building a Fantastical City. While you're at it, ...

Top Five Things Editors Hate–And What Do YOU Hate
Ecstatic Days — ... Last week we discussed the things that writers hate. Now it’s time to discuss the things that editors hate. Please note that we’re all in this together. The word “hate” here is used in the same context as saying “I really hate it when my husband forgets to clean the kitty litter box.” We’re a family, and there’s a constructive element here in terms of making one family member see another member’s point of view. Followed by a group hug. ...

War of All Against All: Writers vs Editors vs Publicists vs Reviewers vs Readers vs Evil Monkey
Ecstatic Days — (Taken from here.) We’ve discussed The Top Five Things Writers Hate About (Editors) The Top Five Things Editors Hate About (Writers) Now, Evil Monkey has decided it’d be best to just have a cage match of all against all–in a friendly, we’re-all-in-it-together family kinda way. So: writers vs editors editors vs writers writers vs reviewers reviewers vs writers writers vs writers publicists vs writers writers vs publicists reviewers vs publicists ...

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