Tor/forge books

1. What does Tor Books stand for?
2. Does Tor Books accept unsolicited manuscripts?
3. What is Forge Books?
4. Who owns Forge Books?
5. Who is Tor Books owned by?
6. Is Tor a good publisher?
7. How do I submit a book to Tor?
8. Do the Big 5 publishers accept unsolicited manuscripts?
9. Can you write a book without revealing your name?
10. Is Tor owned by Macmillan?
11. What is Tor Edition?
12. Why is Tor called Tor?
13. Why is it named Tor?
14. What is Tor known for?
15. How can you tell if a book is a first edition Tor?
16. Why is Tor not a VPN?
17. Why is Tor still allowed?
18. Why use a VPN with Tor?

What does Tor Books stand for?

Tor is a word meaning a rocky pinnacle, as depicted in Tor's logo. Tor Books was sold to St. Martin's Press in 1987.

Does Tor Books accept unsolicited manuscripts?

How do I submit writing to Tor Publishing Group? Forge: At this time we are not accepting unsolicited manuscripts or proposals. We do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to, or return of, unsolicited materials sent to us.

What is Forge Books?

About Forge Books

Forge Books, an imprint of Tom Doherty Associates, is committed to smart commercial reads in all formats, especially thriller, suspense, mystery, historical fiction, general fiction and narrative nonfiction including history, science, humorous and topical works.

Who owns Forge Books?

Forge is an imprint of Tor Books, a venerable publisher of fiction and historical novels. Tom Doherty founded Tor Books in 1980 and sold it to St. Martin's Press in 1986, which became part of Macmillan Publishers.

Who is Tor Books owned by?

Tor.com is an online science fiction and fantasy magazine published by Tor Books, a division of Macmillan Publishers. The magazine publishes articles, reviews, original short fiction, re-reads and commentary on speculative fiction.

Is Tor a good publisher?

Tor is an excellent publisher, with many highly-respected and expert editors. I've enjoyed my relationship with them for decades. My only caveat with them is that the editors are so heavily worked that sometimes it can take a very long time for them to get back to you after you've turned a manuscript in.

How do I submit a book to Tor?

When we are open, please submit your novellas through the form at https://tor.moksha.io/publication/tornovellas. Once you've registered there you can also use that portal to check the status of your submission.

Do the Big 5 publishers accept unsolicited manuscripts?

While getting published by one of these top publishers is a dream for most authors, none of them accept unsolicited manuscripts, which are manuscripts that are submitted directly from authors and don't go through a literary agent.

Can you write a book without revealing your name?

Yes, you can publish anonymously, and many authors prefer to publish some or all of their books this way. But you should make sure that it is the right choice for you.

Is Tor owned by Macmillan?

Tor is the Pan Macmillan imprint that specializes in out-of-this-world speculative fiction. This might include mainstream titles with a speculative spin, or more traditional science fiction and fantasy.

What is Tor Edition?

Tor is one of the two primary imprints of New York-based publishing company, Tom Doherty Associates, LLC. Forge, Doherty's other imprint, focuses on fiction, including historical novels and thrillers, while Tor — of course — focuses on science fiction and fantasy.

Why is Tor called Tor?

Tor was originally developed for the U.S. Navy in an effort to protect government communications. The name of the software originated as an acronym for the The Onion Router, but Tor is now the official name of the program.

Why is it named Tor?

The alpha version of Tor, developed by Syverson and computer scientists Roger Dingledine and Nick Mathewson and then called The Onion Routing project (which was later given the acronym "Tor"), was launched on 20 September 2002.

What is Tor known for?

The Tor browser enables people to have access to the dark web. While many associate the dark web with illegal activities, the Tor network also has a number of legitimate uses. These include communicating or browsing in countries implementing internet censorship.

How can you tell if a book is a first edition Tor?

Tor Books. First editions from Tor Books either have a sequence of numbers with “1” present or the words “First Edition (month, year)” must appear on the copyright page along with a sequence of numbers with “1” present.

Why is Tor not a VPN?

Is Tor a VPN? No, it isn't. Tor is a browser and only encrypts the data transmitting through the browser. A VPN is specific privacy protection software and encrypts all data coming out of a device, whether it comes from a browser or an app.

Why is Tor still allowed?

Independent. Tor is run by volunteers, so it doesn't need to invest in building its own infrastructure. Since it's not developed for profit, government and law enforcement agencies can't impact its services.

Why use a VPN with Tor?

Using Tor with a VPN is a good way to add another layer of security. This is because a VPN protects you in case the Tor network is compromised, and it hides Tor use. Nodes may be compromised and expose your data. This way, your browsing history could be reconstructed.