"Where do I go from here?"

For many writers, finishing a manuscript provides only short-lived satisfaction. The excitement of breaking the tape at your writings finish line quickly gives way to the realization that youre lost in a wilderness of options. The view in every direction looks the same. Your next steps could lead you to either a safe publishing oasis that will sustain you, or a mirage where friendly bandits rob you of your hope, your energy, and your money.

"The Compass" provides a straightforward path to your desired destination, whatever that goal may be. Whether you have a...