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They want to publish your story? Six keys to prevent future cringe.

They want to publish your story? Six keys to prevent future cringe.

by Brad Pauquette | Jan 18, 2023 | Publishing Tips

So you’ve had a short story accepted for publication! Congratulations. Paid or unpaid, it doesn’t matter, I bet you’re tickled pink! Someone else believes in your work and soon real readers are going to see your story in print. Hallelujah! I know what it’s like to be...
“Never pay anyone to publish your book.” Good advice?

“Never pay anyone to publish your book.” Good advice?

by Brad Pauquette | Dec 21, 2022 | Entrepreneurship, Publishing Tips

“Never pay to publish your book.” This is the dumbest advice I’ve ever heard. It comes from a place of inexperience, underfunding, and fear. It’s the exact opposite of what successful business people say in virtually any industry. I don’t care what industry...
What’s more important—Beta Readers or a Developmental Editor? What’s the difference?

What’s more important—Beta Readers or a Developmental Editor? What’s the difference?

by Brad Pauquette | Apr 2, 2021 | Publishing Tips

I’m a firm believer in writers’ workshops, especially for beginning authors. As long as it’s a good workshop committed to giving hard feedback, there’s no better way to hear what real readers really think of your work. Beta readers are like workshop readers for your...
100% NET Is a Bad Deal for Self-Published Authors

100% NET Is a Bad Deal for Self-Published Authors

by Brad Pauquette | Dec 17, 2019 | Publishing Tips

It’s a basic principle of economics that you can’t get something for nothing. As they say, there’s no such things as a free lunch. When a self-publishing company (or a “hybrid” publishing company or whatever other term they’re now misapplying) offers a 100% NET...
Your Submission Should Be Rejected for Not Following Instructions

Your Submission Should Be Rejected for Not Following Instructions

by Brad Pauquette | Jun 13, 2019 | Publishing Tips

I’ve administrated a lot of contests, calls for submissions and open submission periods over the years in which a publishing house or organization accepts manuscripts, stories, or query letters from the public. Every single time a percentage of the applicants will be...

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