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  • Nov 24, 2009

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    harlequin
    vanity press

    When Traditional Publishers Start Vanity Presses

    AKA Harlequin Horizons

    You may have heard the online volcano erupt last week when Harlequin announce their new endeavor named Harlequin Horizons.

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  • Oct 1, 2009

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    vanity press

    The First Commandment of Professional Writing

    AKA Yog's Law

    I hear this mentioned at every writing convention I’ve gone to, usually when the topic of vanity presses, Publish America, or self-publishing comes up. It is the most important thing to understand about being a professional writer.

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