FAQ
— Why are words always misspelled/misspelt on this site?
— Why does Orbit publish different authors in different countries?
— How can I contact Orbit?
— How can I order a book?
— How can I contact one of your authors?
— I’d like to request a review copy of one of your books, or arrange an interview
— What is your policy on submitting manuscripts?
— Will you read/critique work in progress?
— When will the last Wheel of Time book be published?
Why are words always misspelled/misspelt on this site?
This is an international blog divided by a common language. As a result, there is some disagreement about the correct spelling of common terms. Since US and UK contributors seem intractable, we’ve decided to let everyone follow local custom.
Why does Orbit publish different authors in different countries?
Although we share a name, a website, and are both part of the Hachette Livre group of companies, Orbit UK and Orbit US are separate entities with our own lists of authors - so it doesn’t automatically follow that an author published by Orbit in one country is also published by Orbit in the other. However, we do share a number of authors, and we are particularly excited at the prospect of publishing and marketing books internationally.
How can I contact Orbit?
The best way to contact us is to email us via this site. However, you can also contact us by terrestrial mail at the following addresses:
Orbit US, Hachette Book Group USA, 237 Park Avenue 16th Floor, New York, NY10017, United States of America.
Orbit UK, Little Brown Book Group, Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, London, WC2E 7EN, United Kingdom.
How can I order a book?
Orbit titles are available wherever books are sold. You can find ordering information for our titles in the US at www.hbgusa.com and in the UK at www.littlebrown.co.uk. In some cases a book published by Orbit in one country may be published by a different publisher in another. We encourage you to visit a store and ask a bookseller for the title you are looking for.
How can I contact one of your authors?
Out of respect for the confidentiality and privacy of our authors, we will not give out their contact details. You may wish to explore the author’s website. We will also relay any messages sent c/o Orbit.
I’d like to request a review copy of one of your books, or arrange an interview
We’re happy to send advance copies of our titles to selected review outlets, including the print media, websites and blogs. If you’d like to request a review copy or arrange an interview, please contact us via this site, specifying your mailing address (including country), which book/author you are interested in, and where the review/interview will be published. The relevant publicist will then be in touch.
What is your policy on submitting manuscripts?
We regret that we are unable to accept unsolicited submissions. Prospective authors should submit their work to a literary agent in the first instance.
Will you read/critique work in progress?
We are unable to read or critique unsolicited work in progress, or offer advice on the process of writing. There are a number of excellent reference books on writing available in the reference sections of bookstores and public libraries, and you can also seek feedback on your work from writing groups on- or off-line, or from a literary agent.
When will the last Wheel of Time book be published?
Brandon Sanderson is currently completing the final volume of The Wheel of Time, based on Robert Jordan’s original plot outline and specification. Publication is scheduled for October 2009.