putting together an anthology of short stories, either their own work or that of others, can be fun and rewarding project. Here are some hints and tips to help get you started.
decide on a theme:
Here is where a little research can help get you started. Take a trip to your local library, bookstore, or even your own book shelves and take a good look at the short story anthologies that are out there. You May notice that most of the best around a theme such as "the best short fiction from writers younger than 25" or "the best fly fishing short stories" or something like that vrste.Potonji is an excellent example of a niche that can really work well because it may be unexplored and devoted following. Whatever you ultimately decide your will be, do your best to make sure it is something that the audience will enjoy and that there is a market for.
If you create an anthology of his own work, of course, then you have your own topic. Put your finished, well-arranged the stories as you like. It could be in chronological order, for example, but the best place is your best work at the beginning of the anthology.
asking for a sign:
There are several ways to go about it, but not any of them well, you should first set of attractive websites that your prospective co-workers can visit and see what parameters. How to get visitors to your site, you should join and contribute as much on-line forums as a writer you can find. Take some time to introduce yourself and get a little confidence, then let them know that you are putting together an anthology and looking for submissions.
web page should contain the following information: topic, the expected duration of the story, a deadline. Let the writers know how, and if you will be compensated. Be prepared for a flood of submissions, and have a tactful way to inform the writers whose stories are not refusing to be involved.
organizing books:
There is no hard and fast rules here, but as alluded to above, you'll want to put the best two fifty-eight stories in the book. Save one of the best remaining in the past.
as a curator and editor, you should write a nice introduction that explains its topic and that is thanks to the writers. At the end of the book, making the biography page on which each of your writers has been included and, if space permits, the thumbnail images.
Binding:
When it comes to printing and binding, there are several different choices, depending on the scale of your project. Printing should be a quality laser. Regarding the binding, you'll probably want to go with hardcover Paperback or appearance. These types of books bound in what is known as "thermal" binding machines. These machines are extremely easy to use and inexpensive, as well, so if you're going to be doing a lot of issues, and do it yourself spirit, May you enjoy the savings and flexibility of owning your own binding machine.
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