Common Misconceptions about Traditional Publishing

New writers tend to come into the publishing industry with blind spots. It’s important for them to understand their own misconceptions about the publishing process. Elle E. Ire, author and educator, explains the business of being a traditionally published author. “I think a lot of people don’t realize how hard this is,” says Ire. Authors need to understand that writing isn’t the only important piece of being a writer. Ire explains why part of an author’s work is reading current work in his or...