Writers: Publishing a book costs nothing!

Recently I read an article where a writer in Botswana, attempting to garner sympathy, was saying that it’s particularly hard for young people to get their work published because they don’t have money. It’s enough to make a grown woman want to bite someone. I read these things and get so very frustrated. I’ve written about this many times, in many places; I’ve spoken about it too.

Attention Writers: You do not need money to publish a book.

Before going further, go back and re-read that statement and then keep it in a safe place in your mind. I’m tired of the stories. I’ll listen to no more.  Writers in this country must get serious and stop coming up with stories that people who take a few minutes to understand the publishing industry know are untrue. You’re wasting everyone’s time—and more importantly, everyone’s money.  I don’t know how many times I’ve written about this issue but it seems the message is not getting through, so let’s do it again, shall we?

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