What exactly is a co-author?

Talia · Nov 2, 2006

Hi there

I would like to know what I can correctly call myself.

The book contains 101 chapters, each written by a different author. Some of the authors are "big names" such as Jack Canfield and John Gray. I have been calling myself a contributing author but I notice several of the authors are describing themselves as co-authors. Of course being a co-author sounds MUCH more impressive

but I don't want to mislead people.

So... what do you think (the link below in my signature is to the book I am talking about)

Thanks

Mac H. · Nov 2, 2006

Of course being a co-author sounds MUCH more impressive

.. until people realise that you were one of 101 authors who had their story published in this collection.

Then it just kinda sounds lame. Stick to 'contributing author' - it's a credit you can be proud of.

Mac

Talia · Nov 2, 2006

Mac H. said:
.. until people realise that you were one of 101 authors who had their story published in this collection.

Then it just kinda sounds lame. Stick to 'contributing author' - it's a credit you can be proud of.

Mac

I know

I just don't want to miss any marketing opportunities LOL.

Kate Thornton · Nov 2, 2006

And congrats on all your recent successes, Talia! - I really liked your entry over on EE! I like the sound of "contributing author" and I'm gonna use it to describe my participation in all those mystery anthologies.

John61480 · Nov 2, 2006

Well, what I think a co-author is: someone who does all the hard work for me while I think up all the cool stuff that readers will want to discuss among themselves.

You got two levels here. Manager and Executive. Simple huh?

jchines · Nov 2, 2006

I'd go with contributor or contributing author, myself.

Freckles · Nov 2, 2006

Good job on the book! I usually think of co-author as applying to a small group (under 5) who wrote the book. Each had a hand in all of the writing and editing.

Talia · Nov 2, 2006

Thanks everyone. I guess it's agreed - Contributing Author!!!

Good to get the feedback and support

And Kate oh Queen of the continuation - I love your witty continuations. Did I mention, the continuation was really great?

What exactly is a co-author?

Talia

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Mac H.

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Talia

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Kate Thornton

Still Happy to be Here. Or Anywhere

John61480

The Elements of Style

jchines

Got the hang of it, here

Freckles

Oooh, the Rainbow Connection

Talia

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