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What people like me mean when we tell you that sad book you're working on "needs to be more uplifting"

How to Glow in the Dark • 471 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24

📚 Literature Writing Authors Feedback Books Editors

Feedback to make a sad book more uplifting is not about toxic positivity, but finding hope in the story.
Readers of dark books seek recognition, catharsis, and guidance, not denial or toxic positivity.
Editors advising to make a book 'more uplifting' aim for authors to find the hope in their story to satisfy readers' expectations.

Find Editors Who Like You

Lit Mag News Roundup • 1316 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23

📚 Literature Poetry Publishing Writing Community Editors

Find editors who like your work and stick with them.
In the world of poetry, who you know is as important as what you write.
Editors can act as a prompt and help you improve while giving you a community.

"A Literary Snapshot of Our Culture." A Chat with Rebecca Markovits, Editor of American Short Fiction

Lit Mag News Roundup • 275 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24

📚 Literature Fiction Editors Short Stories

American Short Fiction is a prestigious magazine with a selective editorial process.
Writers should focus on the 'sure-handedness' of their work to stand out.
The magazine is open to fiction submissions from anyone, not just American writers.

Showcase Magazine, Ephemera, C & R Press, Steel Toe Books, Fjords Review, PANK Magazine, American Poetry Journal...oh my?

Lit Mag News Roundup • 2790 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23

📚 Literature Editors Writers

Several literary magazines and publishing houses are connected through common individuals.
Accusations of mistreating writers and financial discrepancies have been raised against these entities.
Investigation and questioning are necessary to uncover the truth behind these alleged practices.

The Future of Travel Writing: what the editors say

Talking Travel Writing • 137 implied HN points • 10 Oct 23

🏝 Travel Travel Writing Editors Predictions Media

The future of travel writing is promising with more diverse voices and sustainable choices.
Editors from Skift and Wanderlust share their predictions for the future of travel writing.
The post is for paid subscribers only.

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Genre Grapevine on F&SF

Genre Grapevine • 196 implied HN points • 25 Aug 23

📚 Literature Genre Magazines Editors Publishing Authors

British author's association with a fascist party raises questions in the F&SF community.
Editorial and management issues at F&SF magazine are brought to light.
Calls for accountability and transparency from the publisher of F&SF in handling the situation.

What editors actually want authors to do with their editorial feedback

How to Glow in the Dark • 353 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23

📚 Literature Authors Editors Feedback Books

Responding well to editorial feedback on a book is a distinct skillset.
First-time or aspiring authors need to learn how to work with editors.
An author-editor relationship gone wrong can lead to suffering and dull writing.

RIP Bram Moolenaar

Synystron Synlogica • 89 HN points • 05 Aug 23

🕹 Technology Editors Coding Software

The post is a tribute to Bram Moolenaar who passed away on August 3rd.
The author used Vim for decades and considered it their code editor of choice.
The author's latest game under development, Slartboz, is 100% written using Vim.

An Ode to Emacs. The Greatest Operating System

Deus In Machina • 108 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23

🕹 Technology Software Programming Editors Operating Systems Tools

Emacs is a versatile and powerful text editor with a rich history and unique features.
Learning Emacs can be challenging due to its steep learning curve, but the effort is rewarding.
Emacs offers extensive customization options, additional packages, and various modes to suit different preferences and needs.