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                      Traditional Publishing Do’s and Don’t’s

 

 

If you’re like me, you probably tried going the traditional route, right?

You finished your manuscript, edited and did everything to ensure acceptance into the publishing world.

 

Even after all that prep work, somehow you still fell short with the application to submit your work to publishers actively seeking authors.

 

You never realized there was so much to the initial process, and not only that, the requirements to see if your book was a good fit for their company already have gotten off to a not-so-good start.

 

You needed a Do and Don’t Checklist guidelines for entrance into the coveted traditional publishing world.

 

No wonder so many authors are going the independent publishing route because it’s simpler.

 

Now that doesn’t mean your manuscript doesn’t still have to be in tip-top shape. It must still meet all the publishing guidelines if you want to be taken seriously. But the process is more straightforward, if not more accessible.

 

Still, if you are a diehard fan of traditional publishing, here’s the sought-after Do and Don’t list.

 

Kindlepreneur https://kindlepreneur.com/get-published/ How to get published in 2023 states that you should follow these specific guidelines.

 

In this article, you will learn:

1.      Things to Know About Trad Publishing

2.      How to Determine Your Genre

3.      Whether You Need a Literary Agent

4.      How to Write Query Letters

5.      What to Expect in Terms of Rejections

6.      Dos and Don’ts of Getting Your Book Published

This list is only the tip of the iceberg, so I suggest hitting the link to discover more.

 

The Author Learning Center Guide to Traditional publishing/Do’s and Don’ts of Query Letters highlights what we talked about in the prelims of traditional publishing.

So check out this link to find out more.

https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/publishing/traditional-publishing/w/agents/2882/dos-and-don-ts-of-query-letters---article

 

The above honorable mentions are on the shortlist because I didn’t want to bombard any new authors who might be considering traditional publishing.

 

The goal is to fulfill your dreams no matter your plans. However, you seek to achieve that goal is strictly up to you, the author.

 

My intention is not to dissuade but to prepare you for what lies ahead specifically traditional publishing. The choice is yours to pursue.

But, a measure of prepared awareness is always helpful.

 

I’m cheering on all authors, especially those brave enough to withstand the trials and tribulations of traditional publishing.

 

But watch out traditional publishers; independent publishing is also a profitable market and a brand that is on trend.