Open vs closed anthologies

[ellen_datlow]

Jay Lake posted about the process and an interesting conversation has ensued:

Discussion on open vs closed anthologies

I, Jeff VanderMeer, John Klima, and others discuss...you can too.

Comments

[david-de-beer.livejournal.com]

I've deviated enough from Jay's post about the process to talking about the concept:)
But that's what I'm interested in, although I don't have anything more to add.
I did read your last comment there, but nothing more to add.

[mjlayman.livejournal.com]

But it's James who makes the best comment.

[mtrimm1.livejournal.com]

Open, closed -- means nothing to me, as long as I'm invited...;p

[pm-again.livejournal.com]

One of the posts made the excellent point by mentioning what the publisher wants. Whether it's open or closed it has to have saleability.

And then there's the editor. Some may not want to work with you irregardless of whether it's open or closed.

An obvious anthology idea though would be to do an annual anthology series comprised by new writers.

Because JeffV argues that having an open anthology will lead to publishing new or different voices. I'd say not necessarily. The editor could have an open anthology and still pick the existing big names.