Full disclosure. I’ve never done a publishing deal in my life. I’ve always done administration deals for my publishing. I also know that in some cases, publishing deals are a way out for creatives who need money. So I don’t shame anybody for doing what they had to do to make it.But that doesn’t change the fact that a publishing deal is one of the worst loans you could ever get. Yes, sometimes publishers offer resources like studio time, lodging, access, and opportunity. But a lot of times artist