A. Do you think it'd get published (let's say it's a really good book)?
B. Would you read it?
2006-10-24 11:36:15 · 23 answers · asked by Michael 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
A. As long as it's good, why not? Age makes no difference.
B. Absolutley.
By the way, I am a writer and I published my first book of poetry when I was 13. And you know what? I was part of LOTS activities frequented by 50 year old writers and I was acknowledged as the best.
I'm 16 now. And no, I'm not kidding. But there's nothing impressive about that, so why should I be kidding? There are lots of young children publishing books these days, it's not uncommon anymore.
2006-10-24 12:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by Cheshire Riddle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its a really good book, of course it can be published, but it would take a lot of work on the authors part.If the author is serious about being published, check out a book from the library on getting books published. For the second part, many of the good books out there are written by teens, if it was a subject I was interested in, I would read it.
2006-10-24 11:40:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does writing have to be done by someone, say, 21 years or older? I would imagine that if you have talent, write a really good book and have a publisher who will work with you, then yes it might get published.
I think your experiences might be limited though - is it a children's book or similar? And yes I would read it if it were something I was interested in.
2006-10-24 11:45:49 · answer #3 · answered by piano nerd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a science fiction book that was published last year by a 14 year old author called "The Prophecy of the Stones". It was about three girls, Opal, Jade, and Amber. It had a lot of magic in it. I bought it for my daughter, but ended up reading it first. It was really good.
2006-10-24 12:36:16 · answer #4 · answered by gatheringplace2002 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A. the publisher must think it is a really good book.
B. yes, maybe, if it actually is a really good book on something I am interested in.
It is HARD TO GET PUBLISHED, but keep trying, as many successful authors had many returned manuscripts before they finally "made it". Beware of "self publishers" and "vanity press" publishers where they charge YOU to publish your book instead of pay you.
2006-10-24 12:10:00 · answer #5 · answered by hillbilly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can! Christopher Paolini wrote "Eragon" when he was fifteen. After a few revisions, Random House published it and it made it to New Yorks #1 best seller. And guess what?! It's coming out as a movie in theaters Dec. 15. So definetly go for it!
2006-10-24 11:55:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A. Yes
B. Yes
C. To increase your odds pick up a copy of The 2007 Writer Market it contains a list of all current publishers and their submission guidelines.
D. Don't forget to visit www.writersmarket.com
E. Best of Luck to You
2006-10-24 11:44:28 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amelia Atwater Rhodes writes great books and she started around 13, got it published soon after, I've read all her books.
2006-10-24 12:29:42 · answer #8 · answered by Sirius Black 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can find a publisher who is willing to publish it then yes. I would read it if it were on a topic I'm interisted in and if it sounds good. You have nothing to lose. Go for it!
2006-10-24 11:45:55 · answer #9 · answered by The Animal Psychiatrist♬♪ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am 14 too and would read it, BUT i know for a fact 14 year olds can't get books published because no agent would be willing to take on someone so young....but if it was really good.i don't know.
i know i'd read it.
2006-10-25 00:20:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋