I have the manuscript ready to be published, but I have no idea how to get it published or a lot of money do so. Can someone give me some advice?
2006-09-30 23:57:50 · 7 answers · asked by stumpyann 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
i recommend self-publishing. I self-published a book through http://www.lulu.com/
they are completely free and very easy to use. You can then buy a global distribution, or ISBN, which will put your book on Barnes and noble, borders, amazon.... i really like lulu, i think they are great. They also offer a great customer service if you get stuck.
If you think they are too good to be true (which was my original opinion) you can view my book at http://www.lulu.com/dchooper
Hope this helps. Good luck with your writing.
For any more information about Lulu you can contact me at forensic_dreamer@hotmail.com (if you do contact me, put Lulu in the subject line, or i might report as spam)
Cheers, Deanna.
2006-10-01 03:22:03 · answer #1 · answered by Deanna H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will want to get a literary agent. Most publishing houses won't read unsolicited manuscripts unless they come from a reputable agent. Not only that, but an agent will negotiate the terms of your contract for you so that you can keep as many of your rights to the book as possible.
I really like the current issue of the "Guide to Literary Agents". It is from the folks at Writer's Market, who do an excellent job is creating resources for authors to start their research of agents. I'd also recommend their book "Formatting & Submitting your Manuscript".
As for finding out if they're reliable, and excellent resource is the website Preditors and Editors-- they are a good jumping off point to start your quest!
http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/
When it comes to money, you should NOT be paying to have your book published. This is a commodity that you are selling, and be wary of anyone that wants money up front. The kinds of "publishers" that charge you to print your work are called vanity presses and it will not get your book into bookstores. These can be useful if you only want a few copies for friends and family, but that doesn't sound like what you want. Places like iUniverse, Lulu, and PublishAmerica all fall in this category. Beware! Reputable agents should not ask for money up front. You should not bother paying for an official copyright, it's not necessary or important. In fact, publishers can shy away if you've done that!
Do your homework, and find out exactly what they want in a submission package or a query letter. Then submit over and over until you finally find an agent who accepts you. You will face a lot of rejection, but keep going!
2006-10-01 00:40:00 · answer #2 · answered by Obi_San 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is quite a trick. I've sent samples to publishers and agents, but I've had no luck with them. Beware of supposed agents that take money and do nothing. Avoid "vanity publishers" too. They tell you they can copyright your book and print it. Big deal! You can copyright it yourself and not pay them. Get copyright forms online and send them to the copyright office with $30. You can get books printed cheaper than they do it. Really, all they do is get a copyright and print a book while charging too much. They send you boxes of copies of your book that you probably cannot sell. One of my professors had such a sad experience. You can find printers in "Writer's Digest". Contact several of them to find the best deal. Some of my books have a definite appeal. I wrote five books about watches. Two pals sell watches, so I put my book in their stores and give them a commission. I advertise in watch magazines. I write about guns and put these books in gun stores. I may sell online eventually. I don't know what type of book you wrote. Here, in San Francisco, there's a Small Press Traffic store that could carry your book. I don't know if you have access to such stores where you live or not.
2006-10-01 02:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by miyuki & kyojin 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. The writer won't supply any help to advertising and exposure, leaving the author by myself in seeking to holiday into any markets. Most bookstores won't inventory self-released paintings--there is not any assurance of excellent like works from conventional publishers. Self-publishing, frankly, is a idiot's recreation.
2016-08-29 09:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by alienello 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you find out, let me know, ok?
2006-10-01 01:05:06 · answer #5 · answered by mindrizzle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your face does'nt show you are a writer....Ok so you are, well than it would be on SEX init
2006-10-01 00:05:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
http://www.caderbooks.com/pubfaq.html
http://www.publishamerica.com/submit.htm
2006-10-01 00:07:35 · answer #7 · answered by yiqqahah 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋