I am 17 and I am writing my very first book. Please help me find a publisher. Do you have to be rich to get published? And what are the steps to take to get published?
2007-02-05 02:32:16 · 5 answers · asked by JOE 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
1. Ignore the advice to send CDs of your book to every publisher. They will not be read. In fact, they will probably be thrown out. The single most important thing is to follow publisher guidelines. Almost every publisher makes their guidelines available, either on their website or by requesting them with a SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope). These guidelines exist for a reason.
2. Hone your craft. When I was a teenager, I thought I was brilliant, because all my friends told me I was brilliant. Then I went to college, and discovered I wasn't nearly as brilliant as I thought I was. I suggest joining some writer's groups or forums and locating a mentor. I myself have done some mentoring in the past. A mentor will help you fine tune your work.
3. Research publishers. Make sure you submit your story where it will be most suitable. If you are writing Young Adult fantasy novels, submit the book to publishers who publish that type of work. You may also want to consider an agent. And agent is a writer's best friend. Your agent will help guide you through the process and help you get your foot in the door. NOTE: Agents do not get paid unless they place your manuscript with a publisher. Any agent that asks for money up front is a scam.
2007-02-05 07:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by bardsandsages 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. finish writing the book.
2. Edit the book.
3. Ask others if it's worth publishing.
4. Send it out to a publisher.
5. Wait for their response.
6. Prepare yourself for a rejection.
7. In that case repeat step # 4,5,6
8.If no luck then start a new hobby.
9. Best to you.
2007-02-05 03:05:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joe:
There are many publishers out there and believe me, it is hard to find one. I spent two years and many, many manuscripts sent with only three replies to the negative. One took three years to reply? Just type in (Canadian) USA Literary Agency's and try some of these.
I went the self publish route. Very hard row to hoe. It worked for me only because I am retired and had time to do many book signings.
I write this mainly to warn you about the bad guys out there trying to take your money for nothing. Check (Warning &Cautions for Writers) May save you some headaches.
Wayne Russell, The Vagabond Writer
2007-02-05 05:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also, make copies of it on CDs and send them by mail to all the publisher's houses you find suitable for your book. Make sure to enclose on paper a letter that says a little bit about who you are and a briefing of your story line.
2007-02-05 02:50:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need not even have one penny in your pocket
all u need is a creative mind and internet connection
www.amillionpenguins.com
2007-02-05 02:42:03 · answer #5 · answered by varunchablani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋