how do you get a book published?

Question

i have written a childrens book, what are my next steps to get it published and possibly go about getting a book deal?

Answer 1

What you need:

"Writer's Market," "Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market," "Formatting and Submitting Your Manuscript," and a high tolerance for waiting and getting rejected.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I just posted this for another user.
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Traditional route, large publishing house: You will need an agent. An agent is someone who knows how to work with the big publishers. An agent will read your manuscript and suggest changes to increase it's chances of publication. Most large publishers will only accepted agented submissions.

An agent can even start representing you before your book is finished. A good agent can get you a deal before the book is complete. So you don't even need a final manuscript to work this way.

An agent is paid on commission, and is only paid if they place your book. Generally they will get a 10-20% cut of the royalties. An agent that asks for money up front, or tries to sell add-on services, is a scam.

Traditional publishing, small press: Most small press publishers will review non-agented submissions. However, you must query first. If they are interested, they will ask to see the completed manuscript.

Non-traditional publishing, Subsidy: Subsidy publishing in any form is a scam. In these scenarios, the alleged publisher asks the writer to "invest" in the project. They may ask you to pay for special services. Or nickel and dime you by charging you for proofreading, editing, etc. This is not how a traditional publisher works. Subsidy publishing should be avoided.

Self-Publishing: With self-publishing, you act as your own publisher. This is a good option if:

1. You have a "niche" book that would only be of interest to a small market (i.e. A book on the history of your hometown, a book on shovel collecting, etc)
2. You have a strong understanding of how to market. You will need to write your own ad copy, press releases, etc. If you don't know how to market, you won't sell books.
3. Have a strong understanding of the process. Publishing involves more than typing up the story. There is proofreading, editing, book layout, cover art, even silly things like font choices, blurbs, etc. If you don't know how to do something, you will have to pay a professional to do it for you. Which brings me to...
4. Have a budget. Self-publishing costs money. Even if you use Lulu, which has no upfront costs, you will still have to spend money. You will have to buy copies of the book to send to reviewers. You will need to send comp copies to bookstores to encourage them to stock the book. You will have to buy advertising. If you need professionals, you will have to pay for them.

Answer 3

Get Writers Market. Get an agent. Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

go read something http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/Publishing/Self-Publishing/Publish-Easy-Best-Way/

could have just googled it http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=publish+your+book

Answer 5

http://www.publaw.com/book.html

Answer 6

That is what I want to know! Thanks for posting this question. Good luck :)

Answer 7

www.xlibris.com or www.lulu.com