How do I get a book published, in the UK?

Answer 1

Get a copy of the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook and start approaching literary agents.

Have a look at what kind of books they do and what they require. Most need a synopsis, chapter breakdown and sample chapters for your book. For most unpublished authors it's easier if they've already written the entire book - but it's best not to send it straight away.

I wouldn't bother approaching publishers straight away - unless you know the industry it's very difficult getting published without an agent. And if you can't get an agent it's unlikely you'll be able to get a publisher.

Answer 2

Just write the book - send a sypnopsis to agents and get signed up. Hypothetically very simple, but actually difficult because most people aren't up to scratch. Oh and self publishing 99.9% is a waste of time. If you are good enough, someone will pay YOU to write.

Answer 3

with great difficulty. Send a chapter to as many book publishers as you can afford - find their addresses on the internet. Certain publishers deal with certain books. You can browse around the library and find who publishes what.

Answer 4

You Can Try This Site That Offers Self Publishing And You Can Sell Worldwide~

http://www.lulu.com/

Answer 5

I totally recommend signing up to a writing magazine. I recommend writers news and writing magazine. They have loads of competitions and info on all sorts of writing.
http://www.writersnews.co.uk/main/default.asp

Also get The Writers and Artists Yearbook for list of publishers to submit to either from Library or buy.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Writers-Artists-Yearbook-Terry-Pratchett/dp/0713671734/ref=sr_1_1/203-6843651-7333542?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1173721446&sr=1-1

Answer 6

Send a copy of it to some well known/relevant publishers

Answer 7

write one first.