I have written 26 books so far since the age of about 12 and published none. I have just written my first kids book and I'd like to publish it. It has been proof read and the remarks are outstanding. I have been in contact with some publishers who tell me I have to be a member of the writers year book something, something.
Anyone know how I can go about this without all the hussle?
Your answers will be much appreciated.
2006-11-05 01:49:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I would recommend self-publishing. I self-published a book of poetry through http://www.lulu.com/ (you don’t need an agent for self-publishing)
Lulu is 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. Once published with them, you automatically get the copyright, and you keep all rights to it. You can have books printed in b/w or colour, hardback or soft back, and in a variety of sizes.
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.
2006-11-05 03:56:35 · answer #1 · answered by Deanna H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Member of the writers year book ???? There is a book called The Writers & Artists Yearbook, but it is a directory listing Publishers & Agents etc Do they mean that they want you to go through an agent?
Have a look at the lonk below, may be of use
http://www.excaliburonlinepublishing.com/
2006-11-05 05:00:07 · answer #2 · answered by David 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The very first thing you do is get an agent. It is rare, one in a milion, trust me, that an author just get discovered.
The agent knows all the publishers, and the right one for the medium you are in.
Go to the library, tell them what you want, publishers and agents list, and go from there.
2006-11-05 04:01:41 · answer #3 · answered by manforallseasons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-03 07:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go out and buy the Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook, or borrow it from the library - it's an absolute goldmine of information on where, when and how to get your work published.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Childrens-Writers-Artists-Yearbook/dp/0713677112/sr=1-1/qid=1162753717/ref=sr_1_1/203-5088775-0484756?ie=UTF8&s=books
2006-11-05 06:09:00 · answer #5 · answered by lauriekins 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Random house publishing company in Vauxhall Bridge street. Lonodn UK also copywrit your book, so noo one steals your idea.
2006-11-05 01:56:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try other publishers.
I'll give you an e-mail address to see what they feel would work for them, but you should get "Writers Handbook" for all publishers.
Some places will not accept unsolicited manuscripts
2006-11-05 01:52:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PFD is an agency that has a good track record of discovering and representing new children's authors; read the submissions guidelines and good luck
http://www.pfd.co.uk/childrens/
2006-11-05 02:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋