I had finish writting a book about the afterlife, and I would like to publish it. Does anyone know how and where to find an agent for any book publishing companies?
2007-03-16 04:40:14 · 5 answers · asked by Kantine 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I can't believe how many times this question is asked on here. You know if you type a simple search for your question, you could find the answer a hundredfold.
Before you go looking for an agent, I'd advise you to make darn sure your manuscript is absolutely perfect. If it's anything like your question, full of typos, misspellings and grammatical errors, no agent or editor in their right mind would take you on as a client.
Every writer starting out needs a current copy of Writer's Market, available in any decent book store or the reference section of your public library.
When I started writing for publication, that's the first thing I bought - it's a wealth of information and from there, I began learning about the industry and finding alternate sources of information.
It's tough out there for people who DO completely polish their work. It's impossible for people who do not.
2007-03-16 05:49:23 · answer #1 · answered by §Sally§ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sally has given you great information. Every writer needs a copy of Writers Market - I tell kids even an outdated copy is a start. It takes a lot of hard work and initiative. It also takes knowledge of who are the scams out there. For that refer to Preditors and Editors and Absolute Write Water Cooler Bewares and Background Checks. Google the name of the agent and see what information is out there on them. See what others think and what their experiences have been.
But most of all - follow submission requirements to the letter. Agents are fussy about that.
Nothing in life is easy and you will find it harder to sell the book than it was to write it. The topic is an interesting one though. Why not look for some small publishers that deal in New Age books? You can find them in Writers Market also. You can go to small publishers directly usually.
Good answer, Sally. C.
2007-03-16 17:22:25 · answer #2 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best to do, is hopefully to find a good literary agent who may be interested what you are writing. Check the Internet. The second thing is not to pay for an agent. The third thing is to write a letter to an agent with one or two or three chapters if they may be interested and will want to read the manuscript.
It is hard, but if you like what you wrote, keep trying. There are agents who want hi-fiction, meaning good novels with writing, horror agents, movie agents, play agents, romance, mystery etc. agents.
2007-03-16 16:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by bilway2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try these links below. Also, you should be very familiar with how to write a compelling book proposal. Good luck! :)
2007-03-16 12:05:03 · answer #4 · answered by no_good_names_left_17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no idea but it sounds AWESOME!!!!!!!
Babies on the Half Tip!-there'y'go
2007-03-16 15:42:53 · answer #5 · answered by truthxbeyondxrecognition 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋