The Dragon’s Lair: Tips & Tricks with James Aquilone
Next up in my Tips and Tricks Series is James Aquilone! 
James Aquilone is the founder of Monstrous Books, writer of the Dead Jack Zombie Detective series, and editor of the anthologies Classic Monsters Unleashed, Shakespeare Unleashed, and the 50th anniversary Kolchak: The Night Stalker graphic novel.
1.) As an editor / publisher – what are some common mistakes you see authors make when they sign their first contract?
People say you’re supposed to get screwed on your first contract, so authors often give away too much on those early contracts, believing that they’ll make up for
ery excited to present this mini-series of tips-and-tricks from seasoned publishing professionals for the benefit of members and non-members alike. A little background before we dive into the good stuff! My hope and vision for not only this blog, but these resource columns is to give authors, editors, and publishing professionals who are new to the world of publishing or even seasoned professionals, some resources to look through and reference.
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