I just finished proof reading my book....any publishing information?

Answer 1

I'm not sure what you mean. Do you have a publisher?

Answer 2

Traditional Publishing house: Normally requires an agent. You need to find an agent to represent you. An agent only gets paid when they place your manuscript with a publisher. Any agent that asks for money up front or tries to sell you add-on services is a scam.

Small press: Normally do not require an agent. Query directly for their submission guidelines. Do not send full manuscripts unsolicited, as they willl generally not be read.

self-publishing: You pay all the costs of publishing the book. This is NOT generally a good option. You should ONLY consider self-publishing if:
1. You have strong marketing skills (you will be responsible for all promotions)
2. You have money to pay the expenses (even if you use Lulu, you will have costs involved. You will need to pay for promotional copies of the book, buy ads, get distribution services, etc)
3. Have a "niche" book that is not something of general interest. Computer books, hobby guides, How-to books do very well with self-publishing. Fiction and poetry do poorly.

Answer 3

Well, before you send it to any publisher, you want to make sure your spelling and grammar are correct. Although you have proofread your book yourself, since you are so close to it, you might have skimmed over some easy-to-miss errors. Seeing as you spelt "proof reading" wrong in your question (it is one word), it is probably best if you don't make a joke of yourself by sending shoddy work to the publisher. It will make a much better impression if your work is pristine. Get someone you know, who has a GOOD sense of the English language, to read through your manuscript closely, and only then, once you have done final corrections, should you send a synopsis and the first chapter to as many publishers as you can. Good luck!

Answer 4

Check out the following books for all the information you could possibly use in securing a literary agent or publisher for your book:

"Novel & Short Story Writer's Market 2007" edited by Lauren Mosko & Michael Schweer
"Writer's Market 2007" edited by Robert Lee Brewer
"Guide to Literary Agents 2007" edited by Joanna Masterson

You can also check out issues of various writers magazines for publishing tips. Take a look at Writer's Digest, Writers' Journal magazine, The Writer magazine, and Poets & Writers magazine. All of these often contain excellent information on finding agents and publishers. Good luck!

Answer 5

JM:
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 or English Literary Agency's and try some of these. If your work is excepted there are no charges to you. They will give you upfront $ and a percentage on books sold. Usually about 15%. Best selling authors can demand much, more. Good luck.
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 (Warnings &Cautions for Writers) May save you some headaches.
Wayne Russell, The Vagabond Writer

Answer 6

Send synopsis to as many publishers as possible. DONT GIVE UP. Let family and friends read it too. Listen to their criticism. Weigh up the good from the bad.

Answer 7

You need to go to Google and type in: 'Literary agents', there is some really good sites which have loads of links and some agents you could look at. Otherwise, with most agents you have to have a cover letter then the first three chapters of your book. Good luck in your findings!

Answer 8

with lulu.com
you can self-publish
its very easy and they onlt take a 10% comission, which is less than most publishers.