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Beware: The Shady Side of New Publishing Opportunities

Posted on March 15, 2015October 2, 2019

Once upon a time, there was vanity publishing. Remember?  Those were the days when self-publishing had a very bad rap. Not so much because the books’ quality was shaky (though that tended to be true), nor even because authors had to pay to have them published (though that was indeed frowned upon), but mainly because

What Your Writer’s Resume Says About Your Chances For Recognition

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Lately, a new mantra has caught on: “There’s no better time to be a writer.” Not only has self-publishing helped open the doors to so many aspiring authors, but the online world has created more opportunities than ever before to build a platform, network and self-promote. From a schmoozing and promotion perspective, anything seems possible.

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