By Robin D. Owens Some quick bits of advice for the new writer (or reminders for the experienced, though I expect them to just nod, because they know this and don’t need to be reminded). 1) Writing is work and it can be hard. Even if your original words spring from a wonderful inspired rush,…
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For Your “Consideration” – Royalties in Anthology Contracts
This month’s RMFW #PubLaw post continues our ongoing series on writing for anthologies. Specifically, it’s time to show me the money – and look at royalties in the anthology world. When it Comes to Royalties, Anthologies Vary. Know the Terms Before You Commit. Some anthologies pay contributing authors a royalty on copies sold. Some anthologies do not. Always ask–and get a…
Angsting Through the Walls
I do it every damn time. I keep thinking one of these days I’ll learn, but I never seem to. In every single book, I hit a point where I’m completely and utterly convinced that it’s terrible. That THIS one is the book I’ll have to pull the plug on and admit to failure. It…
Short Story Anthologies with Class (for my homework)
By Patricia Stoltey I just finished reading the complete Crossing Colfax anthology from Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, then headed off to Goodreads and Amazon to post my comments and rate the book a big beautiful five stars. Writers who can produce quality stories with unique ideas, imaginative twists, and great characters, and fit all of…
Luck and Timing
By Mary Gillgannon “How lucky do you feel you are?” My first editor asked me that question as we were discussing promotion for my second book. She went on to say that for most of the successful authors she knew, luck had played an important part in their careers. Her advice was to do “as…