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Thank you for these tips. The reminder about the business end is very important. As I was an auditor and have a degree in accounting, I already adhere to the mantra that Everything is a Business. This is true from the Ford Motor Co. to your household. Financial strategies and decisions fit into each model. All need to be run wisely and profitably. Be Well and thanks for the article.
ReplyAll excellent advice here. I believe that before submitting to either a publisher or editor I must have my draft in the cleanest possible form. That doesn’t mean I’m not open to editing suggestions, just that I’ve reduced the overall workload as much as possible before hitting “send”.
I’ve worked with small presses and I’ve self-published, and I can see the pros and cons of each.
That said, I think one of the weakest areas for me it knowing my target audience. I could certainly use more advice in how to pin down that group.
ReplyTarget audience is always a question we get a lot of. Definitely feel free to ask any questions you might have anytime and good luck with the giveaway!
ReplyMost thorough article yet! Everything is covered in this post including things people forget or go unnoticed. Good advice for people looking for a publisher or looking to self publish.
ReplyVery glad to hear this helped and that you found use for the tips even when choosing to self-publish. That is definitely what we hoped for!
ReplyI self-published my first novel in 2018, and its sequel will be released into the world in the fall. After that, I’ll likely pursue the traditional publication route for my next book. Of the ideas above, I find it most challenging to assess marketability. Next to that would likely be finding the right fit in a publisher.
I’d love to win this giveaway because, based on your post, it sounds like you’d be an ideal person to shine some light on these mysteries!
ReplyYou’re always welcome to contact us with questions! We’re more than happy to answer them and are glad to hear this post helped you! Good luck on the giveaway.
Replyl appreciate that your tips address both the writing and business/marketing aspects of submission. I tend to focus on the former, which come easily to me, and shy away from the latter, which are hard for me. It is good to be reminded not to give short shrift to matters that are difficult for us. I would love to win your giveaway because it will help me gauge whether I have successfully addressed my weaknesses and arrived at the correct conclusions. Thanks for your article and the giveaway offer.
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