tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5707315508462159908.comments2023-09-08T16:02:23.904+01:00Best of British Science FictionDonna Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02990879906372324572noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5707315508462159908.post-49513217839215334132023-09-08T16:02:23.904+01:002023-09-08T16:02:23.904+01:00Another question...I am asked: "Most publishe...Another question...I am asked: "Most publishers want exclusive rights for a time after you sign the contract, which I always thought meant that the story couldn't be published anywhere else during that time period. So how does that work with a 'Best of' collection like this?"<br /><br />I get asked about this quite a lot!<br />Some exclusivity clauses could indeed prevent a story from being included in a reprint anthology such as this depending on the length of exclusivity and when the story was originally published. Some publishers make exceptions for Best of anthologies anyway.<br /><br />It has luckily not affected anything I have wanted to include yet, as the exclusivity ran out in time, but I would advise writers to check their contracts before submitting and advise of any potential issues. I do my checks anyway, but I find it useful. It's not going to prevent me from reading a story.<br /><br />I often find stories I want for BOBSF that have not been submitted to me, so it's a matter of asking and applying due diligence.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280545510258249634noreply@blogger.com