Editing Anthologies: From Story Selection to Finished Collection

Writing Craft
2018
Featuring E.A. Aymar, Holly West, Marsha Tally, Martin Edwards, Peter Carlisle

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A strong anthology is more than a collection of individual stories. In this session, editors and contributors discuss selecting submissions, developing a cohesive theme, organizing stories for maximum impact, and balancing different voices to create a collection that feels unified while allowing each story to stand on its own.

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