How are contributors paid for an anthology?
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johnnysannie
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It can vary - depends on what the contract said. In my experience, I have been paid a flat one time rate for use of the story in most instances and in one instance, I also get very small royalties.
Ditto, plus a copy of the anthology. If it was a prestigious enough anthology or publisher (I dream) then I would do it for just the flat rate and an awesome credit to list on my next query letter.
johnnysannie
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I, too, have been paid a flat fee at times, and received prorated royalties at other times.
What I've never had to do, and would do under no circumstances, is give up anything except one time publishing rights for use of the story.
I, too, have been paid a flat fee at times, and received prorated royalties at other times.
What I've never had to do, and would do under no circumstances, is give up anything except one time publishing rights for use of the story.
For print anthos, flat fee for one-time rights, and 1-5 copies of the book. For e-pubs, flat fee, sometimes with royalties and trib copy. Again, one-time rights only.
Not a way to get rich. You've got to think of short story credits as just that- credits and proof that an editor chose your work.
Not a way to get rich. You've got to think of short story credits as just that- credits and proof that an editor chose your work.
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