I started this book 2 weeks ago today and I have typed 52 pages.
2007-02-09 08:19:19 · 5 answers · asked by Child of God 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
You are *way* ahead of yourself. 52 pages of a first draft is thousands of miles from being published. It's all about your story and how you write it. Plain and simple, publishers want a good story. If you can write a story well-told, then submitting query letters and to agents will get your foot in the door.
Simply writing page after page of text doesn't make a story well-told. I don't really know how you're writing but to help you I suggest you take a step back and examine how you've created your story and where it's going. If you're thinking about getting it published at 52 pages I have to say that it's not a good sign that it's any good. There are millions of 100-page unfinished novels sitting in drawers and closets. You are still in the beginning of your book and are about to hit the middle.
If you're creating a story like a pro, then what I'm saying doesn't mean anything, but you said that you're a first-time storyteller and your question is typical from first-timers who are eager to get published more than telling a story and it's the story that matters.
So, focus on your storytelling and in the second or third draft come back and ask how to be published.
In the meantime, ask questions about writing your story (especially when you hit the middle). Check out tutorials, advice, and articles on the net such as those on http://www.storyentertainment.com
Good luck!
2007-02-09 08:41:56 · answer #1 · answered by i8pikachu 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Finish the book first. Then re-read and edit. If you are not familiar with queries and synopsis you should also look into taking a workshop or find a book that can help you learn to do this properly. Getting a copy of The Writer's Market is a very good idea as it is invaluable for the categorization of publishers and agents so that when you are ready you can begin submitting your story.
2007-02-09 08:38:00 · answer #2 · answered by DemonBookLover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Child:
When your manuscipt is finished.
I have written and self published two books. Browse to Publishers & Agents. Many publishers out there. They will tell you how to send your manuscript and also what kind of stories they handle. I sent out many, many and got three answers to the negative. One took three years to answer. This is why I went the self publish route. Be very carefull, there are bad guys out there trying to get as many of your $$ as they can for nothing. Check (Warnings & Cautions for Writers.) Also, my books are listed on the net in Amazon and others and in three years I have sold not one book this way. The only way to sell books is with Book Signings. If you decied to go self publish, contact me and I will help for no charge.
Wayne Russell, The Vagabond Writer
2007-02-10 05:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a Literary Agent. The agent's job is to submit your work to prospective publishers. By a copy of the book The Writer's Market. It lists names and addresses of Literary Agents and Publishers.
2007-02-09 08:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd find an agent. Have people you know who are literary-minded look it over, and starting writing letters of introduction.
Also, buy a copy of the writer's market. That will help immensely. It may seem expensive, but if you really want to write, it is worth it.
2007-02-09 08:31:59 · answer #5 · answered by curiogirl84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋