I also found this interesting and honestly somewhat puzzling. Aren't most of the bestselling fantasy series BFFs? What about the phenomenon that is Harry Potter - each subsequent book gets longer, but you don't hear people complaining. I have always gotten the general impression that most fantasy readers prefer longer books - if nothing else, it slows down our book consumption so our finances can keep up!
I also have a kind of off-topic question: do you have any idea how one would go about getting into the publishing industry; in particular, an entry-level editing position? I have been trying and it seems every position wants experience I don't have. Not asking for favors and it's ok if you don't know, just thought you might know and have some advice/insights.
Lastly, I really do love your work and think it would be a terrible disservice to it and any works like it were they cut down merely to fit some standard shorter length.
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Date: 2004-09-10 06:36 am (UTC)I also have a kind of off-topic question: do you have any idea how one would go about getting into the publishing industry; in particular, an entry-level editing position? I have been trying and it seems every position wants experience I don't have. Not asking for favors and it's ok if you don't know, just thought you might know and have some advice/insights.
Lastly, I really do love your work and think it would be a terrible disservice to it and any works like it were they cut down merely to fit some standard shorter length.