Now there’s a good way to start the new year.

As announced here, I have been asked to take over as non-fiction editor of Clarkesworld Magazine. As is the way of such things, this is yet another part time job I have added to my collection, but Clarkesworld is a paying venue (10c per word for non-fiction) and is serious about being a commercial operation. So while this is going to be a lot of fun, it is a real job too.

I’m currently working on a revised set of submission guidelines, but they are not going to be that different from the existing ones, which you are welcome peruse (and which I think were written by Nick Mamatas). Once I have got that sorted I shall be nudging various people that I’d like to see submissions from.

One thing that you should be aware of is that we do not publish book reviews. That’s not going to change just because I’m in charge. Critical essays are fine (as long as they are accessible), but please don’t send me reviews.

Also don’t expect any obvious changes in the near term. Articles get bought several months in advance and the previous editor (the very wonderful Ekaterina Sedia) has a few good ones in the pipeline.

I’m very grateful to Neil for giving me this opportunity. Here’s hoping that some good stuff comes from it. In the meantime, you can help by supporting the magazine. The more money that comes in, the more budget I’ll have to buy articles.

So, that was Sekrit Projekt #3, which came together very quickly this week. Here’s hoping that Sekrit Projekts #1 and #2 get to be official soon too.