Just completed manuscript for science fantasy/ magical realism novel 113000 words, many drafts/self edits, and now asking beta reader feedback. Considering my publishing journey and looking at: Copy edit/ proofread/ I have some cover design ideas/ author website(poss on Squarespace)/ looking at Wattpad, substack, linking to some reader groups,/ then thinking start with ebook on Amazon, then judge where to upload to individually, or use distributor service. Any ideas/feedback on others own journeys/plans would be interesting to hear

Using short bible quotes as epigraphs at chapter beginnings, do most people seek copyright permission? I believe for KJV this lies with OUP, but is it always necessary? Considering using, or just removing them.