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Some Statistics on Writers Using Pubmission (Pie Charts Galore!)

As we approach the one-year anniversary for Pubmission, I thought I’d provide some statistics on the writers using the site and their submissions. Continue reading

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New Publisher Member: Dark Quest Books!

Pubmission would like to welcome Dark Quest Books as its latest publisher member! Established in 2001, Dark Quest is a publisher of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. They’re primarily a print publisher, but they also produce books in e-book format. … Continue reading

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Are you stuck in the middle of the slush pile?

Do you know where you stand in the slush pile? Where do you turn for help? Continue reading

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The Story Behind Pubmission

Now that BEA is behind us, I thought that I’d give a quick refresher on what Pubmission is and how it came to be… I came up with the idea for Pubmission back in 2008. Recently laid off from a great … Continue reading

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Are you treating your submissions like job applications or marketing pieces?

If you’re trying to get published and knee-deep in the submissions process, you need to approach your submissions like a copywriter. Here’s how. Continue reading

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Have a publisher you’d like to see on Pubmission? Send them this email…

To keep Pubmission free, we have to keep our overhead and marketing expenses low. So that’s why we need you to help us spread the word. Continue reading

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Accept Submissions Online for Free at Pubmission!

Pubmission is now offering a free lifetime membership to approved publisher members! Continue reading

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[New Presentation] How Pubmission Works for Publisher Members

A new slide show highlighting some of Pubmission’s key features. It shows how we think it can help editors and agents save a bunch of unnecessary admin time when it comes to managing submissions. Continue reading

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Pubmission Welcomes StoryChimes as a New Publisher Member!

StoryChimes, a product of Siena Entertainment, is Pubmission’s newest publisher member. Pubmission writers can now submit work directly to the publisher, who specializes in interactive storybook apps for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and more. Continue reading

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December Updates: See What’s New at Pubmission!

In case you missed them, here are few new developments at Pubmission, including some great new features, price reductions, and a contest! Continue reading

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Pubmission Editor Coaches Provide Feedback, Motivation

How do you know when your writing is ready for a publisher’s eyes? It’s always best to get a second opinion. Starting now, you can work directly with a freelance editor using the Editor Coaching feature on Pubmission.com. Continue reading

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Say No to Data Entry: Download and Track All of Your Submissions

Pubmission has added a new feature that lets publisher members export their entire slush pile onto their own computers as a comma separated value (CSV) file. This archive of all your submissions opens easily in your spreadsheet, database, or word processing software. Continue reading

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Will Pubmission Reduce the Volume of Submissions to Your Slush Pile?

No. Pubmission isn’t meant to be a gatekeeper. You are. We’ve said from the outset that editors and agents should remain the gatekeepers in publishing. You’re only as good as the writing talent you recruit. So why would you relinquish … Continue reading

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The Agony of Acquisitions: Notes from a Former Receptor of Slush

What acquisitions editors need—what the publishing industry as a whole needs—is a way to transform our method of discovering new writing talent from a passive to a more active process. Continue reading

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Now Available: Our New Demo Video for Writers

See how Pubmission can make the submission process easier and less time consuming for writers and publishing professionals. Continue reading

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Our Beta Launch Is Finally Here!

Pubmission starts beta testing today! Check out www.pubmission.com to find out more about this new online tool to help you get published. Continue reading

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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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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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Help Save Some Trees

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?

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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