Monthly Archives: January 2010

Help Save Some Trees

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Wolf Hoelscher

For all writers, editors, and agents: The slush pile isn’t dead—it just needs a makeover. Have a say in how Pubmission ushers in Slush Pile 2.0. Take our VERY brief survey at http://www.pubmission.com/survey.html and help us digitize the submission process in … Continue reading →

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Isn’t it time for Slush Pile 2.0?

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Wolf Hoelscher

The publishing industry is undergoing a major shift toward technological innovation. The rise of e-books and print-on-demand publishing has put pressure on traditional publishers to find new ways to make their production processes more efficient and cost effective. That’s where … Continue reading →

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The Death of the Slush Pile?

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Wolf Hoelscher

Publishing is all about risk. You can run all the numbers you like, you can do the P&Ls until you start dreaming in Excel spreadsheets, but once that book lands on the shelf (or on a Kindle) there’s no telling … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Pubmission: The Blog

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Wolf Hoelscher

In a couple of months, a new publishing service called Pubmission will launch. It will revolutionize the way writers submit works to publishers, magazine editors, and literary agents. This blog will chronicle the days leading up to and following the launch. It’s also meant … Continue reading →

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