tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post6563808080564519430..comments2024-03-18T16:40:27.396-04:00Comments on Balancing Act: #IWSG: The Ups and Downs of AnthologiesSamantha Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-9513349953561012722016-08-10T09:27:19.594-04:002016-08-10T09:27:19.594-04:00Yes, marketing . . . the place where authors hope ...Yes, marketing . . . the place where authors hope the most for help from the publisher, and the place where many publishers (especially small ones) don't have any more clue than the authors. Gah!Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-55665247915546922842016-08-08T23:31:51.105-04:002016-08-08T23:31:51.105-04:00Technically, my first published book is in an anth...Technically, my first published book is in an anthology, even though it's called a "collection" and was published on its own first.<br /><br />My experience with the publisher was top notch--amazing, supportive, semi-famous editor. Reliable pub that paid royalties on time. The community of authors I was introduced to are the best and most valuable part of that experience.<br /><br />Where it fell short was the marketing. There were two relative unknowns in the collection, and two bigger "names." I was excited because I thought the names would drive traffic to the book, helping the newbies to get more exposure. Instead, the opposite happened. The established writers didn't really push the book--why would they, since profits would be split four ways? And I got us more reviews that the other three authors combined. So if this kind of opportunity presents itself again, I'll have a much better idea of what to expect.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-63662532297899475332016-08-06T22:07:53.629-04:002016-08-06T22:07:53.629-04:00True. Anthologies do come in a variety of qualitie...True. Anthologies do come in a variety of qualities and thematic cohesiveness. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-32356416966216828302016-08-06T15:34:22.894-04:002016-08-06T15:34:22.894-04:00I've been in a few anthologies ad one of the t...I've been in a few anthologies ad one of the things I've learned is that you have to be careful what you contribute to. It's best if all the contributors write on similar theme. I made the mistake of contributing to one that turned out to be such a strange mixture I can understand why no one bought it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15964712984479525970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-10072881981708019802016-08-05T22:51:08.846-04:002016-08-05T22:51:08.846-04:00They say variety is the spice of life. So, I guess...They say variety is the spice of life. So, I guess my life is pretty darn spicy now. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-72546565391700955702016-08-05T22:48:01.033-04:002016-08-05T22:48:01.033-04:00It was :-) I really thought this one wasn't go...It was :-) I really thought this one wasn't going to make it. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-79510858989779707652016-08-05T22:47:42.045-04:002016-08-05T22:47:42.045-04:00I *love* reading anthologies for this very reason:...I *love* reading anthologies for this very reason: finding my new favorite reads. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-85629781739542453692016-08-05T22:46:48.186-04:002016-08-05T22:46:48.186-04:00Thanks. I may someday go back and revise it, but m...Thanks. I may someday go back and revise it, but my passion is elsewhere right now. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-10425905705485029772016-08-05T02:23:38.216-04:002016-08-05T02:23:38.216-04:00I've been in a few anthologies and they've...I've been in a few anthologies and they've been a different experience every time.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-15211519469869349392016-08-04T12:38:59.149-04:002016-08-04T12:38:59.149-04:00Congratulations, that must've been a pleasant ...Congratulations, that must've been a pleasant surprise :-)EEGiorgihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477791781485536775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-81367280851568415652016-08-04T09:51:45.095-04:002016-08-04T09:51:45.095-04:00I like anthologies because I meet new authors in t...I like anthologies because I meet new authors in them and will often buy their works. I've been in a couple of anthologies. The latest is called Portals: A Gateway to Science Fiction Romance. We each contributed the first chapter of the 1st book in a series with a buy link for the rest of the story. Each volume has 10 authors and we're up to Volume 7 now. The best part for readers is that each volume is free. I'm grateful, as a writer, for the opportunity and also as a reader. More authors I've not read. Yay!Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-28729709700870108062016-08-03T23:24:24.681-04:002016-08-03T23:24:24.681-04:00I've only been in the ISWG anthology, so it wa...I've only been in the ISWG anthology, so it was really interesting reading about the process with other types. I really like the title of your shelved book. It sounds intriguing.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-66758536142164888982016-08-03T18:24:34.324-04:002016-08-03T18:24:34.324-04:00Yes. That's part of the joy of them. I love be...Yes. That's part of the joy of them. I love being in a book without needing a year or so to write and revise the piece. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-29420831229685448972016-08-03T18:23:55.846-04:002016-08-03T18:23:55.846-04:00Congrats on the progress. I remember talking to a ...Congrats on the progress. I remember talking to a writer friend recently who said that he doesn't even read all the anthologies he's in these days. Maybe we'll both be that famous someday. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-2053151068244556042016-08-03T17:04:40.109-04:002016-08-03T17:04:40.109-04:00I have a soft spot for anthologies. My experiences...I have a soft spot for anthologies. My experiences writing for them are varied, but in general, it all works out in the end. Funny that you didn't even know you were in one :) Still, they are nice to write for...a lovely break from the bigger novels.Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-852222920602496882016-08-03T16:38:21.669-04:002016-08-03T16:38:21.669-04:00I've definitely had some interesting experienc...I've definitely had some interesting experiences with anthologies as well. My 8th one is about to come out, and whew! I'm wondering how that happened. Of course, ten years down the road I'll laugh at that, I'm sure. I love anthologies.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-58095095639229659052016-08-03T14:39:25.300-04:002016-08-03T14:39:25.300-04:00Agreed! You can learn a lot without having to take...Agreed! You can learn a lot without having to take on the whole kit and kaboodle. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-16753745663951670842016-08-03T14:39:02.834-04:002016-08-03T14:39:02.834-04:00Thanks. Publishing is a strange and intriguing wor...Thanks. Publishing is a strange and intriguing world. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-26127454638918601152016-08-03T13:49:58.950-04:002016-08-03T13:49:58.950-04:00I like the anthology as well. A great experience t...I like the anthology as well. A great experience to learn the publishing ropes. :-)<br /><br /><a href="https://emaginette.wordpress.com/2016/08/02/iwsg-27-who-understands-talent-as-a-kid/" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-22808052585630983032016-08-03T11:00:33.444-04:002016-08-03T11:00:33.444-04:00This is really interesting. Thanks for taking the...This is really interesting. Thanks for taking the time to share. Emmett Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192284652101609398noreply@blogger.com