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In the Service of Words: Fidelis Semper

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The Dichotomous Position of Book Publishers and Agents: Part 1

June 6, 2016June 10, 2016 by Angela K. Durden
Angela K. Durden
Well before I ever thought I'd write one, book publishers knew Job One was marketing; in other words, getting eyes on, then convincing wallets to open. Job Two was managing distribution of their catalog. They did a fine job of it for many years. Publishers took time to build gravitas…
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In the service of words — Fidelis Semper

June 4, 2016June 10, 2016 by Angela K. Durden
Angela K. Durden
Fidelis semper: Ever faithful. Much to the chagrin of mother, husband, friends, children, and more, ever faithful is what I have been to words my entire life. To them, I've been too enthusiastic in that devotion, but I don't -- I won't -- apologize. Some say the Devil is in the…
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