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Top 10 Survival Tips for Publishing

I know, another writing tip list, and yes, I realize how depressing publishing survival tips can sound, but that’s why I reached out to not just my wisest, but funniest friends in publishing.

There is only one certainty in publishing: If you are not able to put this crazy business in perspective, you will go Cocoa Puffs. You need to keep a sense of humor about it, and it’s essential you realize that the struggles you go through as a writer are the same as all writers experience. As satisfying as writing can be, publishing can be a royal pain in the ass. That’s not a comment on agents, editors, and publishers. The people in this business care as much about books as anyone,

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