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When a publisher might not do as good a job as a self-publishing author

The Idea Logical Company

We’ve previously explored what I called “the end of the trade publishing concept” , which stems from the now wide-open opportunity to publish available to anybody with a computer and something to deliver as a book. That requirement cost publishers money, but also served to eliminate competition.

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Hybrid Publishers and Paid Publishing Services: Red Flags to Watch For

Jane Friedman

on Unsplash Today’s post is by author Joel Pitney, founder of Launch My Book. “It I have no idea where my book is published.” These are just a few of the comments I’ve heard from authors sharing their experiences with the hybrid publishing companies they’ve chosen to work with. Photo by C. What royalties? Don’t get me wrong.

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Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 04/15-04/19

Publishing Trends

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Why Publishers are Turning to the World of Fan Fiction? Publishers Stand in Solidarity Against Latest Book Bans The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 04/15-04/19 appeared first on Publishing Trends.

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Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 04/08-04/12

Publishing Trends

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Oldest Book in Existence Up for Auction The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 04/08-04/12 appeared first on Publishing Trends.

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Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 03/25-03/29

Publishing Trends

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. AAP 2023-2024 Statshot Released The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 03/25-03/29 appeared first on Publishing Trends. What are the Numbers?-

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The Right Way to Ask a Published Writer for Publishing Advice

Jane Friedman

Today’s post is by author and journalist Elisa Bernick. A mutual friend urged me to approach this writer with a question about how to publish the book I was working on. So, I walked up to him and asked if he had any pointers to offer on the publishing journey. The publishing journey is hard.

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Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 03/18-03/22

Publishing Trends

Ever week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major n ews for the week. Publishers Try to Oppose Internet Archives Appeal Again What are the Big Take Aways of the London Book Fair? Why is Russian Literature so Popular? What is Fabulism? Why is Russian Literature so Popular?