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Monthly Archives: March 2010
Is Pubmission Like a Digital Literary Agent?
No. It’s a valid question, but there’s definitely an important distinction between a literary agent and Pubmission. Literary agents act solely on a writer’s behalf. They help writers connect with publishers and negotiate contracts. Like an agent, Pubmission helps writers … Continue reading
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Tagged book contracts, literary agents, publishers, pubmission, slush pile, writers
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The Future of Publishing: It’s About Time (Not Just Money)
One of my favorite authors is Milan Kundera. Though The Unbearable Lightness of Being is my favorite of his works, Slowness comes in a close second. Reading it is like taking a long, shoulder-dropping exhale. It’s not one of … Continue reading
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Tagged agents, e-books, manuscript submissions, Milan Kundera, publishers, pubmission, saving time, submission process, time, when to write, writers, Writers' Market
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Are Profits Still Possible in Publishing?
Motoko Rich’s February 28 piece in the New York Times, titled “Math of Publishing Meets E-book,” lays out the typical costs of producing an e-book versus the traditional print version. It should be required reading for all writers and publishing … Continue reading
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Tagged getting published, Jonathon Karp, publishing costs, Publishing Links, Tim O'Reilly, Twelve
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