Exploring the Idea of Publishing an Anthology 📘

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I’ve been playing with an idea and wanted to think it through...

Instead of writing a book solo, I’m considering publishing an anthology—where I choose the topic as the publisher, then invite creators or industry experts to contribute content inside the book.

👉 Contributor Model

I select the topic + overall direction of the book
Reach out to ~6 aligned creators / experts
Each contributor pays $325 to submit their content

💥 They get:

Their work published in a book
Instant elevation + credibility
A way to say they’re a published contributor

Contributors would not earn royalties from the book; instead, the primary goal would be to push the book toward bestseller status and use that momentum for visibility and credibility.

As the publisher, this model would bring in close to $2k, which could be used to cover the costs of creating, publishing, and promoting the book.

👉 Overall, it feels like a win-win: contributors gain added visibility and authority by having their content featured in a published book, while the publisher maintains full control over the quality, branding, and launch strategy to ensure the strongest possible outcome.

Curious if anyone has ever worked this model... Thoughts? Feedback?

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