In this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott talk about some of the known scams in the publishing world, including bad (or even phony) publishers, as well as some of the things you should be aware of before signing a contract.
Note: During the podcast, we reference Writer Beware, Absolute Write, and Preditors & Editors. While we don’t necessarily endorse the opinions on these sites, we feel they are worth visiting for further research while seeking a publication.
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About the hosts
Jason Bougger lives in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife and kids. He is the author of the YA novel, Holy Fudgesicles, and has published over twenty short stories. He is the owner and editor of Theme of Absence, an online magazine of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Visit his main author site at www.JasonBougger.com.
Scott Michael Childers is an author and librarian. He lives in Lincoln, Nebraska with his wife and cats. His writing interests span from classic historical non-fiction to far future speculative fiction. Visit his main author site at www. ScottMichaelChilders.com.
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