I generally find fiction without some move to the weird, less imaginative, dull, prosaic. Not all of it, of course, but a lot of it. I suppose it's just a question of taste. Ellen Datlow dullfictionfind Change image and share on social
Amanda Hocking and Hugh Howey have been successful in their self-publishing ventures. But notice that Hocking would prefer to write and hand over the editing, promotion, and selling to a traditional publisher. Ellen Datlow amandaedithand share on social
I'll read any anthologies or collection I can get my hands on. If I find a book mentioned in 'Publisher's Weekly,' and it looks like it will be dark, I'll track it down. Ellen Datlow anthologybookcollection Change image and share on social
I feel lucky that I get to read and publish stories that are not necessarily overtly horror in 'Best Horror of the Year.' Ellen Datlow feelhorrorlucky Change image and share on social
Editing cannot be taught. Developing your own taste cannot be taught. Ellen Datlow developedittaste Change image and share on social
I realized very young that I loved reading and wanted to do something related to books/reading for a living. I didn't think of publishing, really, until I was out of college. Ellen Datlow bookcollegelive Change image and share on social
I think most new writers are better off going with traditional publishers who will actually, at a minimum, edit your work, package it well, and market it for you. Ellen Datlow editmarketminimum Change image and share on social
I hate being bored when I read a story. Even a well-trod theme can be made fresh by a different perspective or fresh writing. Ellen Datlow borefreshhate Change image and share on social
Despite the fact that he's been dead for over seventy years and his prose considered purple and overwrought by many, H.P. Lovecraft's work is still widely read and has remained influential for generations. Ellen Datlow considerdeadfact share on social
I am a collector of dolls and doll parts. I'm rarely creeped out by most dolls, either in real life or in literature, but I know many people who are. Ellen Datlow collectorcreepeddoll Change image and share on social
