How do I publish my stories?

How do I publish my stories?
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answer:Welcome to the Collective. You have basically two choices. Get a publisher interested in your books or self-publish. To get a publisher interested in your books, you can use an agent. You prepare query letter to send to agents and/or to publishers directly (not advised).
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