I do NOT want to self-publish it. What I want to do is submit it for real publication in the real world. Also, I am hoping for a service that is not really slow or costly or complicated.??
2006-10-06 05:19:11 · 8 answers · asked by Jenny B 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
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2006-10-07 07:37:16 · update #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/
If you have written any poetry or short stories, you should try submitting them to journals or magazines that are appropriate (Writer's Market can help you find some). It helps if you have proven that your writing can sell!
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!
2006-10-06 17:20:21 · answer #1 · answered by Obi_San 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a graduate English major. Two of my friends have been published from PublishAmerica.com. You won't make much money but it's legite in that it doesn't cost you anything. You submit online and they let you know electroncially within a few days if they're interested. Some of the books make it to bookstores some don't. HOwever, if you are only looking ot see the published work and do some self-promoting this would be great. One person I know has sold about 700 copies of his so far.
2006-10-06 06:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by Renaissance Dawn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the days of submitting a manuscript to publishers is over - you need to get yourself a publishing agent, try looking in the phone book, or on the net. you'll be asked to submit a complete chapter and a overall plot of the rest of the book. (I've looked into this myself as I'm thinking of writing a sci-fi book) so good luck.
2006-10-06 05:31:27 · answer #3 · answered by joxster 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a book available called "The Writers MArket (2006). Is lists hundreds of publishes, there submitions critea, and publication thyes. Check it out!
http://www.writersmarket.com/index_ns.asp
2006-10-06 05:29:26 · answer #4 · answered by Ralph 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First get sure to what category does your writing belong and find out the publishers of that category. Contact them over net and you may get the breahthrough.
2006-10-06 06:13:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are a number of markets for short thoughts. do slightly examine. interior the united kingdom a minimum of, a competent start up could be the womens magazines. additionally some competitions contain booklet, (in case you win). look at the Writing and Writers communicate board magazines. the two could be chanced on on the internet too.
2016-10-15 21:54:51 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iUniverse.com
Look what they did for me:
http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?isbn=0-595-41130-4
Good luck!
2006-10-06 09:58:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah... you and 50,000.00 other people.
Good luck!
2006-10-06 05:26:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋