Second Chances Anthology

Quote by Survivor

What a lovely idea. I am so pleased to see so many members enjoying the site this way. I was happy to receive the invitation to participate. I cannot submit a story in the spooky anthology since I did not enter that competition. As for the last contest my entry ended up out of the top ten completely. My work was simply not good enough. Since that is the case, and I cannot see me changing the story to actually achieve a better result I will have to decline the offer. Best of luck to everyone.

You don't need to change the story. There were 14 great entries, but unfortunately only 10 slots in Top Ten. I'd love to have yours included if you want.

Count me it, the spooky story of mine is a great addition as it is so different from the others and is in my distinctly Australian voice.

The Godfather's Daughter, on the other hand, some found a little confusing, I am kind of reluctant to publish it with that feedback, so if someone could clarify what and where I should edit, I would greatly appreciate it.

I do think all in, it is a great idea to have as many stories as possible, I know of one person new to reading here who might well be encouraged to write knowing there is a diversity of writing styles.

Hope you have time for these queries. Before that I have no objection to your 2nd checker viewing and polishing my two entries. Nobody's perfect! (Now where did I hear that?)

Query one: Should there be a time limit on entry so there is no last minute straggling?

Query two: Author name--do you think it best that we all follow the same route? All pen-names or all proper names.(not necessarily genuine). Strikes me that uniformity would be more attractive. I note in your first example it is all proper names and looks neat and professional. As does your brief but most succinct suggestion for the back cover.

Quote by redwriter

Hope you have time for these queries. Before that I have no objection to your 2nd checker viewing and polishing my two entries. Nobody's perfect! (Now where did I hear that?)

Query one: Should there be a time limit on entry so there is no last minute straggling?

Query two: Author name--do you think it best that we all follow the same route? All pen-names or all proper names.(not necessarily genuine). Strikes me that uniformity would be more attractive. I note in your first example it is all proper names and looks neat and professional. As does your brief but most succinct suggestion for the back cover.

---‐----------------

Great points!

1) yes, I'll set a deadline to get stories to me once I hear from Nic. And I'd love everyone included so I'll pester those i don't get timely email from.

2) I think proper names would look more professional too if everyone agrees. Of course if doesn't have to be your actual name if you want privacy. This isn't smut, so hopefully not as much secrecy is required. If you disagree, mention here, please.

Quote by CuriousAnnie

Count me it, the spooky story of mine is a great addition as it is so different from the others and is in my distinctly Australian voice.

The Godfather's Daughter, on the other hand, some found a little confusing, I am kind of reluctant to publish it with that feedback, so if someone could clarify what and where I should edit, I would greatly appreciate it.

I do think all in, it is a great idea to have as many stories as possible, I know of one person new to reading here who might well be encouraged to write knowing there is a diversity of writing styles.

Your Godfather would appeal to many, so please include. I didn't find it confusing. Maybe msg someone who did and ask for suggestions. If he has time, TomE would be great with suggestions.

Press name: feedback needed!

Following others' anthology examples. Author space on cover and copyright inside will be LLC name I'm setting up (See above Academy Arts Press i was in as example) . I was thinking about several names: Global Artists Press, Global Voices Press, Creative Voices Press, Inspiring Voices Press, United Voices Press. Any of these appeal? Other ideas?

Example of press name usage:

(Ours will look very similar, except instead of "2021" I will have "Second Chances" and "Dark Matters" or whatever other names we settle on)

Quote by WriterGirl
) I think proper names would look more professional too if everyone agrees

I just assumed real/pen names per any publication.

And The Godfather's Daughter was one of my favorites in the comp. I will be disappointed if it isn't there.😕

My own plan is to not change much unless I hear otherwise from someone. I am fairly happy with both stories and when I said "polish" I meant just a go over to clean up any language I don't like and smooth over any rough spots.

Quote by WriterGirl
Following others' anthology examples. Author space on cover and copyright inside will be LLC name I'm setting up (See above Academy Arts Press i was in as example) . I was thinking about several names: Global Artists Press, Global Voices Press, Creative Voices Press, Inspiring Voices Press, United Voices Press. Any of these appeal? Other ideas?

Creative Voices Press sounds best out of that lot, with Inspiring Voices second. Global Voices and United Voices sound kind of political or activist. Global Artists sound like an arts organization or union.

Talespinners Press is probably long since taken, but is one I would contribute.

Can this be true? I actually agree with Mandella's choice, and his reasons.

Quote by redwriter

Can this be true? I actually agree with Mandella's choice, and his reasons.

Great minds ya da ya da. 😄

Love talespinners but it series name of popular book, so better not. What about Wordcraft Press? Is it better than Creative Voices Press?

Nevermind word craft press taken

Quote by WriterGirl

Love talespinners but it series name of popular book, so better not. What about Wordcraft Press? Is it better than Creative Voices Press?

I like it. Word weavers? Tale weavers?

Word weavers used a lot. Has intl org too

I'll keep thinking ...

Tale Winds?

I kinda like that. Tale Winds Press ... hmmm

Nicola gave permission! Woohoooo!

Quote by WriterGirl

Nicola gave permission! Woohoooo!

Nice!

I'm in jury duty next week, and after that my house hits the market, so if I don't react to the project much, it's just temporary - too much going on right now! I'll have a revised/polished version to you as soon as the dust clears.

The option of real names or virtual seems smart.

Quote by WriterGirl

I kinda like that. Tale Winds Press ... hmmm

I like it, too. See if it steps on any toes.

Quote by WriterGirl

Nicola gave permission! Woohoooo!

Knew Nic would come through for us. She's a good one.

Wordwielder Press ???

Actually ... I like it. People wield swords and the pen is mighter than the sword so why not wield words, eh?

Been tinkering. Just seeing anyone's thoughts of direction I was going with cover, style, verbiage on back, etc. I'm limited with KDP cover creater. Talking with Admin too ... may be switching under SS site instead of my LLC, which would be fine. I'll let you know. I could just do a plain colored cover too.

I think it's an awesome cover

I love the cover, beautifully done; will sign off on my spooky tale tonight and The Godfather's Daughter over the weekend. I love this, the idea of publishing, and funnelling the income back here.

Stylistically, I am not reverting to American spelling and I am keeping Aussie expressions like tradie for tradesman (or tradeswoman for that matter) - let me know if you want a consistent mid-Atlantic style; I confess I will fight this on the beaches, but I accept there may be a need for literary consistency.

That really is a great cover. And 'wordwielder'? at first glance I read 'worldwide' but realisation made it all the more striking. Ideal!

One small thought (not a criticism) but the omission of a suggestion of the 'Darker' material might create confusion.

Annie, keep yours as is. I say writers spanning the globe. The one I was in had mixed spelling, language too. I think that makes it cool.

Redwriter, are you talking about the Spooky comp entries? Because they will be in a separate book with a separate write-up and cover. Or are you suggesting I need to describe some darker elements that might be in some of these second chance stories?

Quote by WriterGirl
are you talking about the Spooky comp entries? Because they will be in a separate book with a separate write-up and cover

Sorry, WriterGirl, I believed I had erased that stupid suggestion after I'd read again your initial instructions. But for some reason the deletion did not work, but again, I didn't check. My apologies.

Quote by WriterGirl

Annie, keep yours as is. I say writers spanning the globe. The one I was in had mixed spelling, language too. I think that makes it cool.

Agreed. I write Canadian English, which is a mash-up of English and American at this point in time. I like to think it is part of my Northern charm.😊

Cover is fine. I take it from your post that options are limited. Personally I would hunt up some PD or CC art of fireworks or similar on theme art but if we are limited in options, then this is good.

I don't recall anything especially trigger-y other than the beginning of my story but if there is, a warning could be slipped into an intro.

I just sent my two stories to you. Hope the formatting is mostly alright. Wasn't sure what a standard manuscript looks like.