Comments on: The Legal Side of Writing for Anthologies (Part 1) https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/the-legal-side-of-writing-for-anthologies-part-1/ A Blog On Writing Sun, 02 Feb 2025 06:18:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Anthologies: Why and How – Spellbound Scribes https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/the-legal-side-of-writing-for-anthologies-part-1/#comment-111975 Thu, 26 May 2016 19:43:43 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21892#comment-111975 […] The Legal Side of Writing for Anthologies (Part 1) (Apparently Pt 2 hasn’t been published yet.) […]

]]> By: Lisa Ciarfella https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/the-legal-side-of-writing-for-anthologies-part-1/#comment-98767 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:46:32 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21892#comment-98767 Oh, and one more thing...
I had all these questions for him too regarding copyrights since it would have been my first real publication. And I asked them in emails and never got an answer to those questions either.
Baffled, and bummed by the whole ordeal!

]]> By: Lisa Ciarfella https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/the-legal-side-of-writing-for-anthologies-part-1/#comment-98764 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:40:47 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21892#comment-98764 Hi Susan,
This whole series is great, especially to me, since I am new to the game. Here's my story, hope you might have some words of wisdom to throw back:

This summer, I had my first story acceptance from a publisher for an upcoming winter anthology. He accepted back in June and I was very excited, but then his communications just left me hanging with fewer to no replies. His last email in August said he would get back to me within the week with some edits, but he never did. I've followed up twice since then, with no response whatsoever!

Thing is, he didn't accept simultaneous submissions, so all this time I could have been trying to get my story published elsewhere. And it was one of my best stories!
The editor/author who arranged the connection in the first place claims she has no idea what happened.

Thing is, he's a reputable publisher in my field, (crime fiction, noir) and the he's already published 2 volumes of this anthology, in both print and online ...this was supposed to be the third.
Obviously I am bummed this didn't work out. But the total lack of response on his part has me baffled. And concerened! Should I be worried that my name has been tarnished now in the writing community that I am trying to be a part of? I'm wondering how this will effect my future submissions, since he seems to be a credible publisher!

Any light you can shed here would be appreciated!

]]> By: Anthology Contracts: Grants of Rights | Writers In The Storm https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/the-legal-side-of-writing-for-anthologies-part-1/#comment-96238 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:02:04 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21892#comment-96238 […] month, my #PubLaw guest post here at Writers in the Storm examined some important legal issues authors face when writing for anthologies. Today, we’re taking a closer look at appropriate—and not so appropriate–grants of rights […]

]]> By: KokkieH https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/the-legal-side-of-writing-for-anthologies-part-1/#comment-94090 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 06:19:43 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21892#comment-94090 In reply to Susan Spann.

That was my instinct as well. Thanks for answering.

]]> By: Susan Spann https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/the-legal-side-of-writing-for-anthologies-part-1/#comment-94087 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 06:10:13 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21892#comment-94087 In reply to Fae Rowen.

Thank you Fae! I'm so glad you liked it - and I'm looking forward to writing next month's post.

]]> By: Susan Spann https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/the-legal-side-of-writing-for-anthologies-part-1/#comment-94084 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 06:07:34 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21892#comment-94084 In reply to TeresaQuill.

Very glad I could be of help!

]]> By: Susan Spann https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/the-legal-side-of-writing-for-anthologies-part-1/#comment-94081 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 06:06:54 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21892#comment-94081 In reply to Orly Konig-Lopez.

Thank you! I'm so glad it was timely!

]]> By: Susan Spann https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/the-legal-side-of-writing-for-anthologies-part-1/#comment-94078 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 06:06:14 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21892#comment-94078 In reply to KokkieH.

A lot of them do, but I think whether or not that's fair depends on whether the rights are exclusive--and for how long (more than 6-12 months is unfair)--and what rate is being paid. I definitely don't think it's a good arrangement for writers, though, unless the proceeds are going to benefit a cause, charity, or nonprofit.

]]> By: Susan Spann https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/the-legal-side-of-writing-for-anthologies-part-1/#comment-94075 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 06:04:34 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21892#comment-94075 In reply to Jenny Hansen.

Paying a flat fee for the copyright is definitely taking unfair advantage. A flat fee for the right to include the work, with a 6-12 month limit on republishing, but leaving the author free to do as (s)he likes after that, is much more common. Never, ever give the copyright to an anthology.

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