“The Publishing Trap: Mistakes That Keep Black Authors Broke” (Rejoice102.com)

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Tiffany A. Greenhood exposes the predatory practices of vanity publishing companies and shares how Black authors can avoid contract traps that steal their profits and ownership rights.

• Vanity publishers like AuthorHouse and Exlibris offer publishing packages from $500-$15,000 that provide minimal value
• These companies take up to 90% of royalties while charging authors triple the printing cost for their own books
• When publishing with vanity companies, authors don't own their ISBN or often even their book cover
• Authors should always read contracts carefully and understand what rights they're signing away
• Self-publishing gives authors complete ownership and control over their intellectual property
• Global distribution means your book is available worldwide, not just on Amazon
• Marketing begins before you finish writing your book, not after publication
• Being a New York Times bestseller only requires selling 6,000 books in the first week

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