The Myth of Exposure #AmWriting

Having been a professional writer for many years, and having worked at my career for over 25 years, the one word I hate to hear more than anything is “exposure”. When I was young and aspiring, and desperate for publication, I heard that word tossed around a lot.

“Come do a reading. It will be great exposure!”

“Submit to this magazine. We don’t pay, but we provide excellent exposure!”

“You have to give away your writing free in the beginning if you want the exposure!”

“Being in this anthology...