i live in a small town and the only publisher like things we have are for christan books and mine is a fantasy. Thanks for any help
2006-12-10 18:24:00 · 7 answers · asked by Nebula 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
You need to find out which publishers accept your genre of writing, and then get your book typed out in their specified format (usually double spacing and a very readable font type and size: Arial and size 14, I think), and it's best to get it printed by a laser printer. Don't get discouraged if your book gets rejected because most publishers only accept a very limited number of books (particularly fiction) per year. If you get a negative feedback, review your original story and make the appropriate changes (the publisher will usually comment on the stuff they don't fancy in your book) and then try again. Good luck!
2006-12-11 00:36:01 · answer #1 · answered by xander 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the link below where oprah explains how to publish your book. Rates vary.
How It Works
You send your text in a word processing program to an online POD company; they design the book and print as many copies as you want, as often as you want. Getting printer-ready can cost as little as $199, with each copy setting you back another $5 to $12. If you're willing to part with more money, you can also publish your own full-color picture book or comic book, photo album or art portfolio (xlibris.com offers a package that starts at $999).
A Few Caveats
The less-reputable firms skimp on paper stock and production values—so ask to see a sample before you sign the contract. And watch out for extras: Most companies will try to sell you additional services, such as proofreading and marketing—but publishing pros feel the latter aren't very effective.
Selling Your Book
If you want to sell your books, pick a POD company that has an online store and will list you on Amazon.com's and Barnes & Noble's websites; and invest in a book or course on Internet marketing. A few industrious writers have sold as many as 5,000 copies this way—but they're the exception. To become a best-selling or prizewinning author, you'll need to find an agent and a traditional publisher. But for a lot of people who have always had a book in them, POD is a digital dream come true.
Some of the Best-established POD Companies
xlibris.com
iuniverse.com
booklocker.com
enovel.com
ebookstand.com
2006-12-11 02:29:59 · answer #2 · answered by Hugo V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a copy of Writer's Market, it's available at large bookstores, Barnes & Nobel, Amazon.com etc.
The book lists names and contact information for Publishers and Agents.
Good luck.
2006-12-11 02:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't pay to publish!
www.publishamerica.com POD
www.lulu.com Electronic Books are free to create.
www.purpleirispublisher.com Opens in Jan. 07
Writer's Groups:
www.wizardsofwords.org
2006-12-11 02:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by Wisdom Guru 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can submit books via e-mail to agents who then in turn have it edited and if they feel it is a seller, published. But you have to split royalties this way.
2006-12-11 02:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by J. R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a good agent.
2006-12-11 09:25:28 · answer #6 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cotact to god publasher
2006-12-11 02:32:01 · answer #7 · answered by shahana_raja2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋