Tor expanded rapidly, publishing only a few sf titles in 1981 but 137 in 1986, which made them one of the most important sf publishers. This put two of the most expert sf editors in the US in the same company. Beth Meacham became sf/fantasy editor in 1984, soon becoming editor-in-chief David Hartwell became consulting sf editor the same year, remaining with the firm until his death in 2016. The first editor-in-chief was Harriet McDougal, and first head sf editor was Jim Baen, who left in 1983 to form his own company in 1984. Doherty had previously been in control of Ace Books for five years.

Address your submissions to the appropriate editor.US publishing company – initially of paperbacks and later moving into hardcover also – founded by Tom Doherty, then aged 44, in 1980, in conjunction with Richard Gallen the first titles were published in 1981. Follow the four step process for completing a submissions packet as details on the submissions page.

Tips: Note: There are separate guidelines here for Tor.com, but it says they are currently closed to unsolicited submissions. We apologize in advance for replying primarily with form letters unfortunately, there's no other way to handle responses in a timely manner.' Every proposal that reaches us is reviewed by at least one member of the editorial staff. The submissions guidelines say, 'We have an open submissions policy and consider tens of thousands of projects a year. Needs: Tor/Forge says it has an open submissions policy. Twitter: Tor Books is a publisher of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller and Suspense, and Other Speculative Fiction. Tor Publishing Guidelines Information Publisher: Macmillan

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