How do i go about publishing a book.?

Question

how can i get funding for it? Also anybody know of any Free writing contest to submit work. links

Answer 1

There are two types of publishing: Tradition and Self-Publishing. You will first need to decide which of these methods you want to pursue. Each has advantages and disadvantages that need to be researched. For instance, traditional publishing can be a very long road, littered with MANY rejections. Self-publishing will guarantee you a printed copy of your book, however you will not see it in a brick-and-mortar bookstore.

http://www.lulu.com is, in my opinion, the best self-publisher around. You can set up your book on their website, for free, and they will print copies as they are purchased. They do not edit your book, so you will need to take care of that on your own. This will also NOT get your book in a traditional bookstore, although you can purchase a very affordable package that would allow sale of your book through online bookstores like Amazon.

"Writer's Market", along with "The Guide to Literary Agents" are my two suggestions for diving into the traditional publishing market. I suggest looking for an agent first because they are the best step through the publishing door. You will create a submission package that matches the agents preferences (some, for instance, just want a query letter and summary in your first contact with them while others want more). Once you find an agent that is willing to represent you, they will market your book to publishers. Remember, in traditional publishing you should not be paying for anything! They get paid when you get paid!

When checking out contests, make sure to take a look at Preditors and Editors to avoid scams:
http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/

Answer 2

I wonder if you realize that you can use the search feature on Yahoo! Answers to find out whether this question has been asked and answered before. It has. About two hundred times.

First you write, edit and revise your book. Only when it is absolutely perfect, you seek out a literary agent or a publisher. Your first step is to acquire a recent edition of Writer's Market, which is available in any decent book store and the reference section of the library. That book is the writer's Bible. It will provide you with information and links and addresses and connections to go from there.

Answer 3

You can't really get funding for publishing a book.

All you have to do is write the sucker, get it professionally edited, and then submit it to agents and publishers.

Answer 4

If you can swing about $5, you can get your book published at lulu.com - they also make them available for people to buy throught their website.

Once you get a real copy in your hands (they look GREAT, btw), and are lucky enough to have an independent book seller (or reseller) in your area. some offer you the opportunity to sell them through their business (it's called selling by consignment).

Good luck!

Answer 5

Join Absolute Write Water Cooler forum. Plenty of info there. Also go through the resolved questions here. This has been answered many many times.

Answer 6

Try this site - they publish books for free, you only need to pay when you buy a copy -
www.lulu.com