Compelling Science Fiction
Creative
fiction magazine
SHOW HN2016
How HN took it
10 positive, 16 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 13 critical, out of 40 comments about the project. Thread score -0.05.
Idea: 5 for, 5 againstDocs: 0 for, 4 againstPrivacy: 0 for, 2 againstPricing: 1 for, 1 againstDesign: 1 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
Each row is a top-level comment and its replies, in HN's order. Select a cell to open that comment on HN.
positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker
What HN said
What people liked
Concept appealing to writers and readers, with encouragement to launch
From 3 comments
This is very promising.
presidentender on HNDon't let the ridiculous paranoia on this thread discourage you. Writers you actually want to publish will look at your terms and submit. 99.99% of the people with "concerns"…
waterlesscloud on HNYou know, 600$ for a 1000 word story actually sounds pretty good. If I was a native English speaker I would submit some stuff. Edit: Brain fart, it's 60$ for 1000 words. I'd…
gboudrias on HN
Objections
Site is anonymous with no info about the publisher, raising scam and trust concerns
From 3 comments
I like the idea, but it's a bit disheartening to submit stories to an unknown organization whose website includes zero details about who the publisher will be or how the stories…
eamann on HNIt's a matter of us not knowing who "we" are. We don't know who you are. We don't know who else is involved. Aside from your comment that this is a personal hobby, we have no…
eamann on HNFYI, any website I visit that doesn't tell me the name of a responsible human being on the landing page or at most within one clearly-labelled click is automatically assigned to…
carapace on HN
Needs more about the editors, rights terms and payment timing
From 2 comments
As a writer familiar with SF&F short fiction markets, I agree that more information is needed. Including more biographical information on the website about yourself and any…
c0riander on HNYou should definitely put up an About page. With a photo. And personal contact details. And some idea of the kinds of fiction you like. There are plenty of publishing sites, but…
TheOtherHobbes on HN
Requests
Add an About page with real names, photos and contact details
From 3 comments
A start would be your name, the legal entity's name, an address - that way at least you're putting your personal reputation on the line. Glad that you're trying something - will…
lmm on HNYou should definitely put up an About page. With a photo. And personal contact details. And some idea of the kinds of fiction you like. There are plenty of publishing sites, but…
TheOtherHobbes on HNIt's a matter of us not knowing who "we" are. We don't know who you are. We don't know who else is involved. Aside from your comment that this is a personal hobby, we have no…
eamann on HN
Clarify rights, contract and payment terms
From 2 comments
As a writer familiar with SF&F short fiction markets, I agree that more information is needed. Including more biographical information on the website about yourself and any…
c0riander on HNGive them some way to prove that they sent you their work, and that it remains their property. I've contemplated sharing some writing before, but I trust Kindle Direct Publishing…
mabbo on HN
Questions
What is the publishing plan and schedule
From 1 comment
What's the plan for publishing? Number of pieces Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly? Selling them, or posting them free, etc. Threw your link in the "almost sfwa" submissions bucket for…
dotsamuelswan on HN
Whether authors keep rights to collect stories into a book
From 1 comment
If I submit a series of short stories, would I still retain the right to collect them into a book and have it published elsewhere, like Asimov's Foundation?
personjerry on HN
Alternatives named
Mothership Zeta
From 1 comment
I agree a bit more information about yourself and your plans would be interesting. It doesn't have to be much, you can look at what other publishers are doing in this space. For…
motdiem on HN
Kindle Direct Publishing and Draft2Digital for self-publishing
From 2 comments
Give them some way to prove that they sent you their work, and that it remains their property. I've contemplated sharing some writing before, but I trust Kindle Direct Publishing…
mabbo on HNDraft2Digital is much less of a pain. They'll even handhold problematic manuscripts through the process.
mkrfox on HN