writing my first novel, where do I start in terms of publishers?

Answer 1

This is a very hard row to hoe! I wrote two books and after many, many manuscripts sent to publishers, I gave up and self published.
But! Check the net for publishers to see how they want your manuscript set up. Once happy with this, send a request to New York Publishing Agency (Find with browser) They promise to get back to you in two days and they do. If they like what they see they again promise if you send them you manuscript they will get back to you in two weeks, they do. The best part of these people is they take the manuscript by email. Hope this helps you and others.
Wayne The Vagabond Writer

Answer 2

That would depend on the genre, of course, but the best thing I can say to you at this point is not to put the cart before the horse. Unless you're something spectacular, you'll find that starting a novel is entirely different than finishing one. Publishers aren't interested in unfinished works. They're funny like that. Plus there's always the re-writes. But the simplest answer to your question is Writer's Market.

Answer 3

You're waaay ahead of yourself. You have to write a story first. If being published is what inspires you, then I can tell you that your story might not be very good. Instead, write to tell a story with meaning and says "life is like that!" That's the best way to find a publisher.

After you second or third draft, come back and ask how to get a publisher for your novel.

In the meantime, visit sites about learning how to tell a story.
http://www.storyentertainment.com

Answer 4

You didn't offer many details about what type of novel you are writing but you can start researching publishers in areas where you shop for similar books and would like to see it published.

Check book review sites for works like yours. Who publishes works that are most like yours?

Don't try to get big publishers with your first book. You'll get frustrated over the rejection letters. Electronic publishers with Print on Demand options are good and the contract terms are also short. You can 'get back' your work and revise the story when the contract is closed.

If you see a publisher that interests you, check their submissions page carefully. They'll give you the details for the manuscript formats, what types they are accepting and other details, like sample contracts.

Answer 5

Finish the book, then start sending query letters to agents. You won't have much luck appealing directly to publishers, and no one will want to work with you if your book isn't finished.