i'm 13 years old and i have written a novel, any tips on how to get it published?
2006-09-16 14:18:03 · 7 answers · asked by a 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Two choices... have it published or self-publish. Each method has its positives and negatives. If you have it published by a professional company, it will take time and alot of rejections before you get a bite on it. Some companies will want you to pay them. That's not the route you want to go. If you self-publish, you have the rights to market it on your own but you lose the national exposure and thereby reduce your profitability until it is discovered. Before you submit it either way make sure you have it reviewed and edited professionally and that it's ready for print. Then it's just a matter of waiting for a "bite" that could make you the next Stephen King or Truman Capote. Authors first attempts are usually not sought out but don't give up. Get it out there to those who can help you market it either professionally or on your own.
2006-09-16 14:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get help from a person older than 21. That person (maybe your mom or dad) will be your representant. He or she would sing all the papers, but it would be your name on the cover! Then, you would have to look for some editorial that wants your book. DON'T WORRY... MANY COMPANYS MAY REJECT YOUR BOOK, BUT KEEP LOOKING, DON'T GIVE UP!!
And good luck! I'm thinking about publishing a novel too!! And, hey, let me know what's the name of ur book to buy it when you publish it! :)
2006-09-16 21:25:04 · answer #2 · answered by Dan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try self publishing. It is very hard to get published through the traditional publishing houses. Or you can turn it into an e-book.
2006-09-16 23:22:19 · answer #3 · answered by Medical and Business Information 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you AND your parents (and a lawyer) have to find a publishing company that will print and publish the book because there are alots of legal issues to cover....thats why i decided to be a free-lance writer in 5th grade and on and now im in 10th grade and written for 6 different newspapers...but im sure you will find someone who will publish your book...i hope to read it in the near future...good luck
2006-09-16 21:35:38 · answer #4 · answered by xo_cuddly_kitten_xo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep trying or you might have to bring in an adult to the publishing company
2006-09-16 21:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by Brendan P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a book that is somewhat similar to yours and look insde or on the cover for the publishing company, then find their address like on the internet and write them. Explain what you want and talk about your book.
2006-09-16 21:21:12 · answer #6 · answered by Kizer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry, but since when is a 13 year-old considered a young adult? No offense to you, adn I am so glad that you wrote a book and would love to read it, but I am really stuck on this "adult" word. How about we try....teenager?
2006-09-16 21:24:19 · answer #7 · answered by Kaz 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋