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    Letters from my Sinister Publisher: Sinister Publisher, #1
    Letters from my Sinister Publisher: Sinister Publisher, #1
    Letters from my Sinister Publisher: Sinister Publisher, #1
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    Letters from my Sinister Publisher: Sinister Publisher, #1

    By Justin Jones

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    What you are about to read is a transliteration of letters based on real life interactions with an editor of a small publishing firm. All names have been changed but wait, that's not all. I have rewritten the correspondence with a healthy dose of poetic license in the style of The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJustin Jones
    Release dateAug 30, 2023
    ISBN9798223070023
    Letters from my Sinister Publisher: Sinister Publisher, #1
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      Letters from my Sinister Publisher - Justin Jones

      Letters from My Sinister Publisher

      My Dear Sir/Madam,

      I am humbled by the receipt of your unsolicited manuscript. It warms the depths of my heart to know that these words have found a place within the halls of Despair Publishing. Your story, penned with such conviction, leaves me both exhilarated and captivated, however it is prudent at this stage that I tread lightly in the realm of accolades, for I am aware of the pitfalls that can accompany praise.

      The world of publishing is a labyrinthine adventure, where the praise of today may be eclipsed by the criticism of tomorrow. It is a place where authors must navigate the shifting sands of opinion and embrace both praise and critique with equal humility. That been proffered we revel in the bold style and unusual syntax of your manuscript. I am reminded of the importance of forging, we shall describe it as such, a distinctive voice that resonates with readers.

      Yet, let us not forget the essence of craftsmanship and the diligent pursuit of improvement. With your manuscript in hand, I shall endeavour to refine your work, always seeking to offer the ever so light hand of direction on your symphony of words to further attune its simplicity and uniqueness. Allow me to once again to extend my thanks for the unexpected reception of your manuscript. May our literary voyage continue to be one of mutual exploration, growth, and the timeless pursuit of the written word's magic.

      In closing, I note with some curiosity and thrill your desire to promote your work through the many avenues you insist are open to you in today’s modern world. We wish you well in this.

      Yours in gratitude and words,

      Despair Publishing.

      My Dearest Aspiring Author,

      With reference to your intention to promote your own work, allow me to indulge your intentions with a matter of great import—the pitfalls that beset those who dare to market their tomes. The allure of the printed word, the siren song that beckons authors into the treacherous waters of self-promotion. It is a path fraught with perils, where the misguided and the overeager stumble, their egos leading them astray.

      Thus, for you, a budding author, one who above all else craves to be known, I shall dissect thirteen layers of folly in the endeavour to market one's own literary offspring. Prepare to embark upon

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