Plain-language pieces for storytellers navigating the modern publishing landscape — what to watch for, what to ignore, and what actually makes a release stick.
The predatory-vanity industry has learned to dress itself in the language of legitimate small presses. Here’s how to tell them apart before you sign anything.
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