What No One Tells You Until It’s Too Late: The Unspoken Rules of Publishing

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Unspoken Rules of Publishing

Publishing a book? Congrats—you've entered a world that’s part art, part business, and part secret society. In our latest episode of Pros Talking Prose, Troy Lambert and I spilled the tea (and maybe a little blood, sweat, and red ink) on the unwritten rules of publishing—the things no one tells you until you’re too far in to back out.

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The Red Flags Are Real: A Rant About Predatory Publishers

Let’s talk about something that makes my blood boil: predatory publishing. This post is a must-read if you’re an author with a dream and a draft because there are wolves out there dressed as helpful hybrid publishers. I’ve seen too many authors fall victim to slick marketing and shady contracts.

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Free vs. Paid ISBNs: The Indie-Author Smackdown You Didn’t Know you Needed

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Which one is right for you. ISBN Debate at Edits by Stacey

Self-publishing authors, LISTEN UP! Are free ISBNs a sneaky trap? Or are purchased ISBNs just a money grab from the publishing overlords? Troy Lambert (The Plot Dude) and Stacey Smekofske (Edits by Stacey) go head-to-head in this spicy debate over one of indie publishing’s most controversial questions.

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