I wrote a book and I am looking for a publisher. But I dont have an agent...What can I do?

Question

I have already tried Publish America and I was hoping there were other publishers who arent looking for you to pay them

Answer 1

Your best bet is run down to the nearest Barnes and Nobles and purchase a book called Writers Market 2007

You can find it here:
http://www.amazon.com/Writers-Market-2007/dp/1582974276

It has all sorts of info on publishing and agents and stuff. They also make books for individual genres of literature, i.e. novels, short stories.

I have looked into this resource for helping get my book published and it holds a wealth of information.

The thing about copyrighting I wouldn't worry about too much. In the book listed above they say not to go into too much detail of copyrighting; instead, just email yourself a copy of the piece you are writing or save it to a disk. The date time stamp that will be saved with it is what is called "The poor man's copyright"

Hope this helps and good luck.

Answer 2

Dear Jiannaj,
I too am searching for a publishing agent and I am sorry to say that I don't know where to start from there. However, my first item of advice for you, if you haven't done this already, is to get your work copyrighted. There are a lot of scammers out there who are trying to steal your money and your ideas and its good to have the law at your back. Secondly, try to steer clear of people who want you to pay them first before they do anything. I know its common sense, but I don't want anybody to be cheated. I wish the best of luck to you.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Oh please please get an agent. This is why publishing houses are sooooo restrictive. They get millions of submissions and everyone believes they are a writer, when really, only 1 out of that million is. If you really believe you have the talent and your work is good, the agent will make sure you are published.

Answer 5

80% of all publishers these days require agents.

And I wonder why you chose Publish America; since they have a pretty shoddy record in publishing and author rights.

Answer 6

Try ComStar Media ( http://www.comstar-media.com/ ). If they publish your book they will pay you 15% of the profits.