Resources for Evaluating Small Publishers
Small publishers continue to be a thriving part of today’s writing world, delivering dreams for writers and readers alike. But not all small publishers are equally praiseworthy—or even legit. Check out the links below to learn to sniff out the clunkers and scammers.
SMALL PRESSES from SFWA and Writer Beware. A well-updated list of issues to consider when sorting through small publishers, steps for evaluating them, and warnings. Check out Writer Beware for more resources on all things publishing.
How to Evaluate Small Publishers—Plus Digital-Only Presses and Hybrids from Jane Friedman. Trust Jane to keep this article current with answers to questions you didn’t even know to ask.
Tips For Evaluating a Traditional Publishing House from Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. An old article with timeless info.
Publishing Scam Alerts from The Authors Guild. An updated list of outright publishing scams.
Protect yourself and your words by learning to tell the good from the bad. No publisher, large or small, is perfect. But don’t waste time sending your writing to folks who will never give you what you’re looking for.
Thanks for reading! And good luck out there.
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