I have written two books and several short stories but havent tried gettng published yet. I don't want to go the 'self publishing' route.
2006-08-13 04:18:49 · 9 answers · asked by nettyone2003 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Contact small publishing houses. It is very difficult but, whatever you do and regardless of what many say on here, stear clear of agents!
Keep trying.....if your book is good enough it will get published.
Read publishing tips here: www.stephenleather.com
Esp read the bit about agents....I totally agree!
2006-08-13 06:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by chrchrbrt 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you are right, i have friends who have gone down the self route and lost thier house because of it. my advice is to extract a short synopsis from your book, and send it to every publishing house that you can find, regardless of its history in only publishing a particular type of book, then at the same time send your extract off to magazines that publish serialised stories, short stories.
readers digest , ect ect. thats all an agent would do except they have a route through the jungle, but they charge you for the priveledge. competitions are a good way and getting a mention wont do your ego any harm would it, some carry good prizes.
radio and television are an outlet, all have editors and readers.serialised and full for tv, then there is the sponsorship route , getting businessess to sponsor your book, art foundation ,
urban regeneration is not just about buildings its about helping people who live in those buildings contact councils ,project workers, ect,ect, it wont come to you get off your rear and sell yourself. if you do not believe in your ability ,then why should some editor. good luck LF
2006-08-13 04:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by lefang 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy the latest Writers Market guide and The Writers Guide to Literary Agents and start out by searching for agents that represent the genre you write. Then craft a well written Query letter including some sample chapters and ask if they would like to see your complete manuscript. Good luck.
2006-08-13 08:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-30 00:52:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm having the same problem! Seems you have to be agented to be considered by the larger publishing houses, yet most agents want you to be published before they will represent you.
Best of luck to you - I will be watching for any magical answers as well... :)
2006-08-13 04:25:50 · answer #5 · answered by beadtheway 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best way to go is print on demand . Go to IUniverse.com These guys have a great reputation. We are using them now and many famous people have used them as well. Good luck!
2006-08-13 04:35:13 · answer #6 · answered by CTMEDS 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the writers and artists yearbook is a good place to start, you should also look into getting a literary agent and enter your short stories into competitions as much as possible.
2006-08-13 06:34:24 · answer #7 · answered by purpleskybaby 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
contact literary agent
2006-08-14 23:25:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-13 04:31:22 · answer #9 · answered by Andrew J 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋