Publishing Myths

Common Publishing Scams To Avoid

Unfortunately, sharks and vultures exist in every aspect of the business world, and the publishing world is no different. They circle new, unsuspecting authors dangerously, plotting how they can use your naiveté to unfairly squeeze thousands of dollars out of you. While there are a lot of honest, ethical people in the publishing business, there are just as many crooked ones, and the best way to protect yourself from them is through two ways: 1) arm yourself with more knowledge about the publishing world (especially self-publishing), and 2) know how to identify the scams. The Internet is littered with companies...

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Top Misunderstandings About Publishing, Part One

In order to succeed in publishing, one of the most important tips one can offer is to not go into it with unrealistic expectations. That is one of the most common - and costly - mistakes that beginning authors make. The best way to avoid this is to always do your research and read up on books from those who either work in the publishing industry, or have experienced success in publishing. You can see a list of great books here and collectively each of them reference the 10 most common misconceptions people tend to have about publishing. Misconception #1:...

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