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Editor Interview: Galactic Mindsea Empire Anthology

Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.

Mindsea Empire sci fi

What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?

We publish only stories set in a galactic empire of the distant future that has developed a "Deep-level" technology inspired by Bohmian physics.

What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?

Thoroughly peruse the website in order to get a good overview of the Empire's complexities.

Describe the ideal submission.

A well-researched story with equal parts characters, plot, and world-building.

What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?

The Empire's technology and the scope of its history take some study to get right.

How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?

Lists of previous publication credits aren't important; only the current submission is relevant.

If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?

If a submission is not set in the galactic empire, it is rejected as soon as that becomes apparent.

What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?

The usual evaluations for writing clarity, engaging characters, and satisfying plot also apply.

What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?

As I read submissions, I think about how to help authors achieve a quicker and more comprehensive understanding of our shared universe, and this results in frequent updates to the website.

How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?

If a story is good but doesn't get some aspect of the Empire quite right, I explain the problem and allow the author to make needed changes. The usual copy edits are also made. The author gets final approval.

Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?

That is a possibility

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