21 Anthologies Every Author Should Own

If you’re going to be an author, there are two things you need to do on a regular basis: Read, and write. One of the best ways to study the short form is to pick up anthologies. It’s a good way to sample one story by an author before you go out and purchase an entire collection, plus you also get a variety of stories in a particular genre. Let’s look at annuals first, those anthologies that come out every year, and then move on to individual collections.