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Hi! I know I need a copywrite to protect my words. But with so much literary advise I am confused. What I want to accompish is to publish this book. It is a spiritual book and it is a true story. I need advise on how to market this book, without getting taken by some people that are very good at that. I have read I need a literary agent??? What I am asking from all of you. After I send it for cop…