I have nearly finished a childrens story and I would like to know where I could send it, hopefully to be ' published '.....
Unfortunatly it is 'hand written'...I can't type and I don't have a typewriter!!!...Maybe someone out there can help?...I do hope so..
2007-03-19 04:28:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Most publishers are inundated with manuscripts, and most won't consider unsolicited manuscripts at all, meaning manuscripts that have been sent by the writer rather than via an agent. In addition, most insist that manuscripts are printed, rather than hand-written, so an unsolicited, handwritten manuscript is unlikely to be taken seriously. There are publishers that will print your work if you pay them, but this is a risky way to get your words in the bookshop- you could end up with a pile of unsold books, and also your work may not have been through a credible editing and proofreading process. You'll notice that 'proper' publishers do not work this way.
The Writers' and Artists' Yearbook has names and addresses of publishers, and also some info about getting an agent- an agent will need to accept you onto their books and will usually want to read various pieces of your work to make a decision. There is also information about how publishers want work to be presented- ie single-sided/double spaced/ on paper etc.
Sorry to sound disparaging- there are a million and one wannabe authors so you need to give your work the best chance of being noticed, which means at the very least submitting it in the correct form.
2007-03-19 06:05:19 · answer #1 · answered by greenbean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Writer's and Artists Yearbook details lists of publishers and agents too i think.
No one is going to look at a handwritten book i'm afraid. Won't somebody let you use their PC? And you need to use double line spacing and type on only one side of a piece of paper.
You could start by sending a synopsis to a publisher to see if they are interested first.
Good Luck.
2007-03-20 03:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by rainbowarrior73 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local library. Most have computer terminals you can use for free. Type up the manuscript and print it.
NO PUBLISHER accepts handwritten manuscripts. Ever. You are expected to submit manuscripts in the exact format they specify. You really need to spend some time researching the industry before trying to submit your work anywhere. Again, visit the library where they most likely carry copies of Writer's Digest or The Writer. And start reading.
2007-03-19 06:03:58 · answer #3 · answered by bardsandsages 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do not submit a handwritten manuscript. It'll just get tossed.
Pick up a current copy of Childrens Writers & Illustrators Market at your local book store and go from there. Educate yourself - the children's book market is TOUGH to break into.
Good luck!
2007-03-19 07:35:19 · answer #4 · answered by §Sally§ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Childrens Writers and Illustrators Market is the publishing guide you need. Unfortunately, you will have to type it, but you can do it on your computer. Read the section on preparing your manuscript in that book.
2007-03-19 05:08:49 · answer #5 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all photo copy it, do not give the master copy to anyone, then get someone to type it out, I don't think a publisher would bother with hand written copy, go to a children book shop and get some names of the publishers, then contact them, make sure you keep the original work.
2007-03-19 05:24:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
To stand any Chance at all of it not being thrown into the 'slush' pile, get someone to type it into a proper manuscript format, ie double line spaced. Get lots of copies done, then send to the publishers of your choice. Don't hold your breath, but good luck!
2007-03-19 04:37:43 · answer #7 · answered by jet-set 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to Borders and purchase the recent Literary market book for childrens publications accepting submissions.
They have one version for each market in literature.
That way you'll have an entire book of resources rather than just one or two.
I believe it is called "The children's Writers market?" or something like that?
Good luck!
2007-03-19 04:47:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What??? Sure you can type, you have just typed this question!! It doesn't have to be typed on a type-writer but it does have to be word processed. If you send it in hand-written they will throw it straight in the bin!!
2007-03-19 04:32:42 · answer #9 · answered by Spence 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
i don't know but i don't think they accept handwritten stories. sorry :(
2007-03-20 09:51:29 · answer #10 · answered by claire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋