I am trying to find anyone who might be able to help me find a way to publish a childrens book or any info.?

Answer 1

Hi there. The biggest hurdle in getting a book published is finding a good agent. Once they accept your work, they take your manuscript and show it to various clients (publishers) to see if there is any interest in your material.

Finding a reputable agent is very difficult. Most agencies have thousands of manuscripts sent to them every year and typically, they only select a few that are worthy to represent. DO NOT submit to anyone that requires up front money or "reading" fees. Good agencies will read your book for nothing if they think it's good. Reading fees are a rip off.

You can check on legitimate agencies at the Preditors & Editors website. They keep an up to date list of current agents and any problems writers have had with them.

Now, once you find an agency, you need an excellent query letter to get their attention. Search the web for examples. If your query letter is sloppy or has misspelled words, you're TOAST. Get a good copy editor to help you, if you can afford one. Then, once the agency reads your query and agrees to look at your manuscript, MAKE SURE IT IS PERFECT before you send it off. Again, grammar problems or poor spelling will doom you from the start. Pay an editor to proof your work--it's worth a few hundred bucks to get your foot in the door with an agent.

Then, be prepared to wait up to 3 months for an answer from the agency. And DO NOT submit to more than one agency at a time. That's the kiss of death with agents. If your work is good, an agency will then offer you a contract. From there, it's another 3 month wait (often) for them to find you a publisher. Once you get a publisher, it takes about a year to actually see your book in print. From there, who knows.

I hope this helps. If you're serious about getting published, you can make it happen. It takes time, patience and a lot of luck. And as a note of reality, of all the fiction books published in a given year, only about 13% ever sell more than 1,000 copies. Most (75%) sell fewer than 500. Contrary to popular belief, most authors don't get rich. I know--I'm a published author!

Jon Baxley, author, editor, proofreader and ghostwriter

THE SCYTHIAN STONE (a medieval fantasy eBook)
THE BLACKGLOOM BOUNTY (a medieval fantasy epic in hard cover from Thomson Gale)

Answer 2

Self-publishing could be a good option. Do a search online for "self publishing" & sites will pop up.

Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* The Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print, and Sell Your Own Book, 14th Edition by Dan Poynter
* Complete Guide to Self Publishing: Everything You Need to Know to Write, Publish, Promote, and Sell Your Own Book (Self-Publishing 4th Edition) by Tom Ross
* A Basic Guide to Writing, Selling, and Promoting Children's Books : Plus Information about Self-publishing by Betsy B. Lee

There are lots of free informational resources out there as well. Check the source box for links to articles.

Also, be sure to copyright your work. You can do this at the US Copyright Office. Go to the last link in the source box for Literary Works. The application is fairly simple & the cost is $30 per application (it will likely rise to $45 by July 1).

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 3

you need first your paper by law for write a book. After you take your own book and mail it to you at your address home just for make it sure that is you are written this book and don't open your mail when you receive it. After you can go to a place who they want publish your book you can see in a directory place were you can make it and with your approbation paper you can do many money if the book is real interesting for kid. Good luck !

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Here's a great article I love on writing Science Fiction for kids. Much of it will be true for any genre.

http://www.sfwa.org/writing/kids.html

Here's an article that any budding author should read before trying to publish:

http://www.sfwa.org/beware/

Good luck.

Answer 6

authorhouse.com is one self publishing company.

Answer 7

Try www.ask.com

Answer 8

www.childrenbook.com

Answer 9

www.noahsdovepublishing.com