How to examine an offer from an overseas publisher

Having an overseas publisher reach out to you about your book can inspire dramatic emotions — excitement over interest, or suspicion over possible scams.

The Alliance of Independent Authors advocates a measured middle ground, combining pride that your accomplishments have been observed with critical thinking about whether it’s the right move for you.

Its experts share how to properly research a publisher, what to expect in an offer, and what other considerations you should take when evaluating an offer, along with actual author experiences, in ALLi’s guide to offers from overseas publishers.

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