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What happens inside the publishing house after i receive my contract and sign it. We give a book back to the community for each one sold. When i got the book deal, id excitedly tell people and theyd inevitably ask. But he evidently has a book s worth of something to say. Today, its easier than ever to get a sixfigure book advanceif you know what it takes and are willing to do the work.
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