Call for Submissions for the 2012 AW Erotica Anthology

Caitlin Black · Aug 25, 2012

Chasing the Horizon said:
Oh, good. I was just about to make a post whining about how much easier it is for me to do .rtf (it's the default for all my writing programs) and how the formatting always comes out right in it (as opposed to .doc, which hates me almost as much as I hate it).

Now I don't have to whine and can just submit in .rtf. Well, once I have something written, that is.

Yeah, as far as I know everyone can read .rtf.

In my first post, I forgot about it, because I never use that format - I always use .docx. But yeah, .rtf is readable in Word, plus a bunch of other programs, so I don't see there being any problem with it.

sunandshadow · Aug 25, 2012

I made a discussion thread in the SYW forum, as I mentioned and a few others said they thought it was a good idea. This thread will contain spoilers about who is writing what, so anyone who intends to judge entries should not go in there. Here's the link, but being in the SYW erotica forum you have to have the password to that forum to get in there. http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253100

WildScribe · Aug 25, 2012

The judges know who they are, so unless you know you are a judge, you're free to take sneak peeks.

Misa Buckley · Aug 26, 2012

How... erotic does it need to be? By which I mean, how many sex scenes are required?

WildScribe · Aug 26, 2012

Misa Buckley said:
How... erotic does it need to be? By which I mean, how many sex scenes are required?

That would depend entirely on the length of the story, but the stories should be written to arouse.

KDDante · Aug 26, 2012

Works will let me save as .doc, .docx and .rtf. So hopefully we're good to go now.

Now hopefully I will have my new laptop but the time it's time to submit...

LOL, I'll be able to upload one way or another by the dead line. Gotta love flash drives.

Fallen · Aug 26, 2012

Maybe a stupid question but... do we need a synopsis with such a low word count? (Some do, some don't.) Are we okay with just a query letter covering the usual?

JanDarby · Aug 26, 2012

Is this open to original stories only, or would you consider a reprint? I have something that fits the theme that was originally at the Ruthie's Club site (now defunct and not cached online, as far as I know).

WildScribe · Aug 26, 2012

Fallen said:
Maybe a stupid question but... do we need a synopsis with such a low word count? (Some do, some don't.) Are we okay with just a query letter covering the usual?

You don't need a synopsis, a query, or a cover letter, just send us the story and we'll let that do the talking.

JanDarby said:
Is this open to original stories only, or would you consider a reprint? I have something that fits the theme that was originally at the Ruthie's Club site (now defunct and not cached online, as far as I know).

I am inclined to say yes, especially if you are sure you have the rights back, but let me confer with the other judges and be SURE. Poke me in a couple days if I haven't said anything.

tedi.s · Aug 27, 2012

WildScribe said:
Poke me in a couple days if I haven't said anything.

Can I poke you just because I want to

bearilou · Aug 27, 2012

tedi.s said:
Can I poke you just because I want to

Well, this is the Erotica forum!

sunandshadow · Aug 30, 2012

Is there any preference for stories to be in 3rd or 1st pov?

thethinker42 · Aug 30, 2012

sunandshadow said:
Is there any preference for stories to be in 3rd or 1st pov?

Either POV is fine.

Filigree · Aug 30, 2012

Mine is coalescing. I still have to do some research. Yes, you heard it - background research on a 2K piece of erotica. Because I wouldn't feel right just making stuff up, and sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction.

Feral_Sophisticate · Sep 3, 2012

As much as I'd love to take part, I'm out. I'd love to put "pen to paper" here, but I'm just not in the right head space to take part. Maybe next time around.

CaPooF · Sep 3, 2012

Filigree said:
Mine is coalescing. I still have to do some research. Yes, you heard it - background research on a 2K piece of erotica. Because I wouldn't feel right just making stuff up, and sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction.

I see I'm not the only research junkie.

JanDarby · Sep 6, 2012

Did we get a ruling on the new/reprint question?

Maryn · Sep 6, 2012

Not that I saw, Jan. It may be they're discussing it.

Meanwhile, I actually started my story. It's not coming easily, but whether than means anything or doesn't, who knows?

Maryn, who resisted writing the Weathermen having sex

WildScribe · Sep 6, 2012

JanDarby said:
Did we get a ruling on the new/reprint question?

We'll consider reprinted material if you have the rights, especially in your case, where it is no longer available anywhere.

JanDarby · Sep 6, 2012

Thanks! They only bought exclusive rights for six months or a year -- forget which, but they've been closed for a couple years now, sadly. It'd be nice to get this story back out in the world.

thethinker42 · Sep 6, 2012

JanDarby said:
Thanks! They only bought exclusive rights for six months or a year -- forget which, but they've been closed for a couple years now, sadly. It'd be nice to get this story back out in the world.

If they bought the rights for a period that has now passed, then you're fine, especially since the company is gone. You're good to go.

Gale Haut · Sep 25, 2012

I might actually have something for this on the writing side...

What's going on here as far as cover art? I have a few interesting ideas for an underground erotica cover, and I'd love to work on it.

thethinker42 · Sep 25, 2012

Cover art is going to depend on whether we end up at a publisher or going the self-pub route. If it's the former, the publisher will make the decision. If it's the latter, we'll likely open up a discussion here and see if anyone wants to contribute, has ideas, etc.

Maryn · Sep 25, 2012

FWIW, I'm inching closer to completing my first draft. I'm aware it's not all that good at this point, but I'm pretty sure I can beat it into submission.

Maryn, with a billy club

Gale Haut · Sep 25, 2012

That would be great... I think. What are the advantages of getting a publisher for this kind of anthology?

Call for Submissions for the 2012 AW Erotica Anthology

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I Tried

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Abnormal Romance Author

I Tried

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