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5: How To Pitch Publishers (If You Insist)

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12/30/2020

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There's an allure to traditional publishing, but "getting published" is NOT easy. At all.  Still, it's doable.  If you do the one thing mentioned in this episode.  (And even if you decide to self-publish, you'll still want to do the same.)  Want 1-on-1 help from Matt with writing your book? Apply here: https://www.rudbits.com/platypus

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