Letter from the Editor

We are actively looking for new content and other support. Check here for my preferences as an editor, most of which are the same as others. These tips will help you clean up your manuscripts and cover letters, whether you’re submitting to me at OMAM or something fancy like Asimov’s.

Of Metal and Magic Publishing

We’ve been up and running for three months now, and I am getting a steady stream of submissions at this point. I’ve received about an even balance of short story and novel pitches, but not many offers for other things. (Hint: We need beta readers!)

I wanted to take the time to address some common issues, as well as offer some general tips on submitting to publishers–whether to OMAM or others.

I know that our “write with us” page does not provide specific guidelines. That omission is purposeful, as I like the initial interaction between myself and new authors to be first and foremost about us as people, not about the work. I am also willing to assist a novice writer through the submission process.

But what do you provide, whether that be a cover letter, a synopsis, or a manuscript, reveals a lot about you as an author and…

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