how do i submit a book to be considered for publishing?

Question

i dont even know if the writings are wothy of publishing, but i want to try.

Answer 1

There are two types of publishing, traditional and self-publishing. If you choose to go with self-pubbing, I would recommend http://www.lulu.com as a great site. They don't pretend to be anything they are not, and have excellent service. All the decisions will be in your hands. However, going with a company like this is a difficult road and it is not considered a publishing credential if you look to go traditional down the road. Here is some other information about the downside of self-publishers (also known as vanity presses):
http://www.sfwa.org/beware/vanitypublishers.html

As far as novels go, different publishers specialize in different things, and children's fiction is a broad world. You have to try and sell your material to companies that produce similar works. There are some smaller presses that will look at unagented material, but none of the bigger ones will.

So do your homework. Take a look at the most recent "Writer's Market"... or even better, try the "Guide to Literary Agents".

I absolutely suggest getting an agent instead of approaching publishers directly. I'm assuming you are not a contract attorney, so you will need someone to look over any offers and to guide you through the publishing world.

Also, you will not be seding your manuscript to agents unsolicited. Unsolicited means that they did not ask to see it. You should send them a query letter and see if they ask to see a partial (usually the first three chapters). If you send the whole thing unsolicited, it will just get you a form rejection letter and end up in the recycling bin! Quite a waste of money, since postage is not free. Research each agent's specific submission guidelines and follow their rules!

No publisher or agent should charge you any money up front! That is the sign of a scam! They make money by selling your book. Agents work on a commission (generally 15% of the amount of money the publishers pay you).

Here are some websites that can help. Read them thoroughly (especially Miss Snark-- love her!) and research, research, research!
http://misssnark.blogspot.com/
http://www.agentquery.com/
http://www.publishersmarketplace.com
http://www.absolutewrite.com/
http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/

And be warned of the people on this list:
http://www.sfwa.org/beware/twentyworst.html

You will face a lot of rejection, but if you really want this then keep at it! Work hard, and good luck!

Answer 2

This question gets asked 50 times a day.

First get yourself a copy of Writers Market 2007 and read it. It will explain the process to you.

Secondly go to Resolved Questions. There are literally hundreds of answers archived for you to print out and study.

Third of all, you never submit a book unsolicited - you submit a query letter. Pax - C

Answer 3

You need a Literary Agent that likes the manuscript and is willing to attempt to get a publishing company to publish.

Buy a copy of The Writer's Market. It lists contact information for Literary Agents and Producers.

Answer 4

Go to the library or your local book store. Check out a book called "Writer's Market." It will tell you absolutely everything you need to know.