tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post8929026331050514846..comments2024-03-22T03:27:19.859-04:00Comments on Sourcebooks Casablanca Romance Authors: Why the heck Submission Guidelines anyway?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914920560584429315noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-66457123011705068912011-05-28T12:59:39.888-04:002011-05-28T12:59:39.888-04:00It's fascinating to read your process, Deb. Th...It's fascinating to read your process, Deb. Thank you so much for sharing.Author Kathryne Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206690509533777067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-53326409698837446002011-05-20T07:03:57.665-04:002011-05-20T07:03:57.665-04:00Awesome blog! It's always cool to get an insid...Awesome blog! It's always cool to get an inside look at the way it works. But do you ever have any downtime? I'll be at BEA on Tuesday. Hope I'll catch you there :)Sara Humphreyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10225281337599318528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-81207815889004783192011-05-19T20:05:33.512-04:002011-05-19T20:05:33.512-04:00Hi Deb - Wonderful post as always. I cannot even i...Hi Deb - Wonderful post as always. I cannot even imagine the volume of manuscripts that come across your desk. <br /><br />It's interesting to have a glimpse behind the scenes and your submission process. It shows your deep respect for authors and the craft.<br /><br />You are an amazing editor, and I'm so delighted to be working with you.<br /><br />Thank you!C.H. Admirandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03081957130690192828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-39742140170504244122011-05-19T19:48:08.981-04:002011-05-19T19:48:08.981-04:00Deb, it was good meeting you last weekend at the C...Deb, it was good meeting you last weekend at the CT Fiction Fest. Thank you for talking with me about the publisher's process. I think it should be common courtesy that a writer follow the submission guidelines. It makes the your job easier. Thank you for giving us a look at your job.Marleen Ganonhttp://www.marleengagnon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-2524276041661901472011-05-19T16:39:46.433-04:002011-05-19T16:39:46.433-04:00Hi Deb!
I really enjoyed your panel discussion la...Hi Deb!<br /><br />I really enjoyed your panel discussion last year at the PRO Retreat, so I know you'll have great information to share at the Book Expo.<br /><br />I loved your submission process. Super easy and it worked well with my "style."<br /><br />Editing really must be a labor of love to spend so much time on your out-of-office hours reading manuscripts. Such an incredibly hard-working group of folks.<br /><br />Thanks for all you do!Tracey Devlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893860773314837424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-10155153530588750122011-05-19T13:56:42.104-04:002011-05-19T13:56:42.104-04:00Hi Deb - As someone who has been around Sourcebook...Hi Deb - As someone who has been around Sourcebooks for a while, your process isn't news to me, but it is very unusual. <br /><br />I'm constantly amazed that so many other editors are still working with paper submissions. I would think that slows the already slow process down to a crawl. <br /><br />I always have a great time telling authors to send you a query, synopsis, and a full MS. They walk on air, and I sometimes I get named in the acknowledgements. :)Robin Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16262933225938609682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-13488866046494617822011-05-19T13:22:47.425-04:002011-05-19T13:22:47.425-04:00Great post Deb! Thanks for sharing. I'm amazed...Great post Deb! Thanks for sharing. I'm amazed at how much editors have to manage in a day. As you once said to me, sleep deprivation seems to be part of editors and authors lives. There is just so much to be done.Anita Clenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121439834252671730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-14127263558102065002011-05-19T11:50:29.524-04:002011-05-19T11:50:29.524-04:00I honestly didn't know you wrote the cover cop...I honestly didn't know you wrote the cover copy. I always attributed it to some mysterious Sourcebooks "cover department" and wondered why they were better at describing my stories than I was. <br />The Book Expo panel sounds really interesting as was the blog. Thanks!Joanne Kennedyhttp://www.joannekennedybooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-78974856050362033762011-05-19T11:07:23.778-04:002011-05-19T11:07:23.778-04:00I don't know how agents/editors can decide on ...I don't know how agents/editors can decide on a project in a query letter. I'm horrible at writing them. I'm glad some editor still want to see the actual writing or at least have access to it before they stamp a "no" on your submission.Olivia Cunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753928523364721582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-12165428084177809312011-05-19T10:01:10.088-04:002011-05-19T10:01:10.088-04:00Makes sense that editors' processes would be a...Makes sense that editors' processes would be as individual as writers' though I hadn't thought about it until I read your post. And this business of circadian rhythm and productivity isn't one I've seen addressed at writers' conferences, but if I don't write first thing in the day, productivity (and morale) take a big hit.Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-43450763650702791222011-05-19T10:00:33.768-04:002011-05-19T10:00:33.768-04:00Deb, I always look forward to your blog days and a...Deb, I always look forward to your blog days and always come away from your post feeling like I learned a LOT! Today is no exception. I'm awed by the amount of submissions you filter through in a month's time! <br />Enjoy Book Expo...the folks there are very fortunate that you are bringing your expertise to the boards!Carolyn Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704111268464382004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-90568729238502914322011-05-19T09:29:00.712-04:002011-05-19T09:29:00.712-04:00Thanks for describing your workflow, Deb. By day, ...Thanks for describing your workflow, Deb. By day, I'm a process analyst for a technology company, and I completely geek out when someone talks about processes. That's just how I roll. ;-) <br /><br />Can I also say how refreshing it was to submit a full manuscript to you along with my original TASTE ME query? I felt - and still feel - that this practice shows a lot of respect for a writer's time. <br /><br />Have a great panel!Tamara Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07248676173138017003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-20265431468528819372011-05-19T08:54:11.942-04:002011-05-19T08:54:11.942-04:00Good morning, Deb! Wonderful blog as always. Than...Good morning, Deb! Wonderful blog as always. Thanks for being so generous with your time to visit here. <br /><br />Have a super time at Book Expo - I'm sure you will rock the room with your insights!Catherine Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11813134848084095205noreply@blogger.com