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Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about publishing but were too afraid to ask is right here in this funny, candid guide written by an acclaimed author.

There are countless books on the market about how to write better but very few books on how to break into the marketplace…

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1 author picked Before and After the Book Deal as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is a craft writing book so I can't say much about the plot or the characters, but I have to say this is my favorite book because it taught me so much about the publishing world and it ultimately helped me land my next book deal!

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