Question about beta readers and editing

My question to you: why would you so through that big of a process just to publish it for free online?

If you’re ultimate goal is to just give out free stories, then you’re on the right path. But if you’re looking for an agent or a publisher for your story, you’re making unnecessary obstacles.

What a lot of novice authors don’t realize is that, by posting your work online, you’re technically “publishing” your work, which can make it extremely tedious for a lit agency or a publishing house to be able to take you on.

Again, if you just want to post your story for free on the net, then go for it. Otherwise, skip the online publishing fad and query an agent.

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