Tag: Help With Publishing

[BLOG] Is Your Manuscript Ready for Submission? 10 Rules to Know About Standard Manuscript Formatting

There are many common mistakes that authors make which result in their manuscripts getting rejected. Yes, you will read everywhere about the staggering odds you must overcome to be accepted by a traditional publisher; but oftentimes it's the author sabotaging themselves before they have a chance to even face those odds.I - along with many other publishers, editors, and agents - have read hundreds, if not thousands of manuscripts. So far, the most frequent error I see regarding manuscripts isn't regarding whether it's good or not - it's that the work they submit is not in standard manuscript format. I'm...

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[BLOG] Before Seeking A Publisher, Should You Copyright Your Work?

This question arises constantly and with the rise of the "digital age", more and more authors worry about the risks of their work being stolen. Knowing your rights and how to navigate using them is what sets the pros apart from the newbies. While others may disagree, I am a strong believer that you should get your work copyrighted as soon as you've completed it. I debate this constantly with people online, and stand by my affirmation: protect your work. We live in the Internet age now. While there are many reputable people out there, an equal amount of not-so-trustworthy...

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[BLOG] 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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