How Do I Go About Getting A Book Published????

Answer 1

How to get published

I'm not going to gloss over the facts - it's very hard for a new writer to break into print with a reputable commercial publisher.

Now, if you only take one thing from this article, it should be this: Money flows to the author. If your publisher wants money for something - anything - you're not being published, you're being printed.

There are three ways to get a book published: The first is to keep sending your manuscript to publishers or agents, one after another, non-stop. Never harass them, because they won't appreciate phone calls about unsolicited manuscripts, and you will drive an agent or publisher away quicker than you can burn a sheet of paper.

To get into print (with fiction, at least) you need to write well, you need to tell a fresh story and you have to be able to put together a logical plot and believable characters. If you're missing one or more of those pre-requisites I would suggest joining a writers group. Critters (free) or the Online Writing Workshop (modest fee) are good for science fiction and fantasy writers, and there are similar groups for other genres. (I've used these two, which is why they cop a mention. If you know of a decent writing workshop for other genres, please let me know and I'll list it.)

Before you start submitting to publishers you should consider getting an agent. However, if you want to go it alone you should bear in mind that most publishers receive thousands of unsolicited manuscripts a year, and of those they might buy one or two. (Most published books come from their established list of authors, or from authors previously published by other houses.) You can increase your chances by researching your market before submitting. A publisher's web page will give you an idea of the type of books on their list, so don't submit a horror novel to a romance publisher or you're just wasting your time.

Answer 2

I would highly recommend picking up the book Writer's Market, as well as the Guide to Literary Agents. Research is key when you are attempting to publish your work, because it is of no use to submit to people who don't publish in your genre.

Also, check out the website Preditors and Editors. It can be an incredibly helpful site for beginning your research into publishers and agents, because there are many people out there ready to take advantage of writers:
http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/

Each publisher and agent can have a different preference for how they would like material to be submitted to them. For good overall guidelines, I like the book Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript. It is an excellent reference for any types of writing that you have done.

Have you written any poetry or short stories? You might want to consider submitting these to appropriate magazines. Sometimes, having publishing credentials already can help a little in getting things printed.

If you are only interested in getting a few copies for friends and family, a vanity press might be another alternative to consider. Try www.lulu.com, which I have had extremely good experience with. If you want your book in bookstores, however, do not use a vanity press. You should never have to pay someone upfront to have your book published!

Answer 3

First, you have to write one.

Second, get a copy of the latest Writer's Market, either at a bookstore or library. They have information on getting published and lists of numerous places where you can try to sell your book.

And what MrsDave said, too. Good advice, that...

JMB

Answer 4

Haha you didn't have to be rude about it like everyone should automatically know what to do. I didn't know. :/

Answer 5

easy easy question guess what CALL A PUBLISHER !!!!!!!