how do you get a book published?

Question

I love to write creative writing...I'm writing a screenplay right now, and it's rather good, I'm just curious to know how to get it published when I'm done, where do i send it, and how?

Answer 1

There is alot of information to impart about agents, editors, markets, and publishing in general. The best advice anyone could give to a hopeful first-time author is to purchase two really thick tomes full of wisdom. They are "The 2006 Writer's Market" and "The 2006 Writer's Guide." Both contain articles by published authors desiring to give advice to new writers.

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
* Smart Self-Publishing: An Author's Guide to Producing a Marketable Book, 3rd ed. by Linda G. Salisbury, Jim Salisbury
* Self-Publishing For Dummies by Jason R. Rich

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 $45 per application.

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

Answer 3

Who in their right mind will publish a screenplay? Screenplays are NEVER published, because there are very few people who read them. Beginning screenplay writers simply throw their screenplays left and right hoping that one copy hits an influential director or producer.

Also, it doesn't matter how good it is; even good screenplays may take years to get to the screen. Chris Carter was pitching The X Files to anyone who'd listen for seven years before Fox agreed to produce a pilot.

Answer 4

There is so much to know about it that whole books are written about it. I'd suggest you start by picking up a copy of the Writer's Market 2006

Answer 5

you just gotta go and promote yourself, sell yourself and your work