What would you do if the devil said he could arrange to have your first novel published as long as you promised to steal it from a bookstore within one year?
What would you do if the devil said he could arrange to have your first novel published as long as you promised to steal it from a bookstore within one year?
I suppose it would depend on how much faith a would-be author had in their novel. Also, whether the devil would guarantee sales and critical acclaim.
I would still refuse the devil's offer, because I know my novel will be published traditionally, or self-published.
If that was the only way that I could get it published, then yes.
Next question: Would I have to sell him my soul in order not to get caught?