Been Quote by Patrick Nielsen Hayden
“Tor.com has been a venue for original SF and fantasy since 2008, but we've never formalized our process for submissions. Indeed, for a long time, we were totally winging it.”
About This Quote
Source Blog: Tor.com Submission Guidelines, 2020
The site acknowledges past informal processes and now seeks to formalize submission standards.
In simple terms: They are moving from informal to formal submission rules.
Key Takeaway
Implement clear submission guidelines.
Themes
process
formalization
community
Mood
reflective
professional
Type
informative
organizational
When to use this quote
- author submissions
- editor reviews
- content curation
Key Concepts
publishing
workflow
standards
Questions to Reflect On
- What benefits arise from formal guidelines?
- How can flexibility be maintained?
A Different Perspective
Formal rules may limit spontaneity.
