have concept, need direction
2007-06-12 18:29:32 · 4 answers · asked by Sean L 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Most of the major publishers will not deal with writers directly, they want you to have an agent first. To get an agent you have to have a finished book to show them, then send them a one page query letter explaining your book and a little about yourself. If they like the letter then will ask you for your full manuscript to read.
There are several websites out there that will help you find an agent, my favorite is QueryTracker.net at http://www.querytracker.net/ . It is free and has a list of literary agents and also tools to help you keep track of who you already queried and who you haven't, plus more.
They do a good job of keeping the crooks off their lists, but it is still a good idea to double check at http://www.sfwa.org/beware/twentyworst.h...
There are a lot of crooks out there. Never pay anyone to read or publish your book. A real agent will never ask for money except as a percentage of your royalties (they usually take 10-15% by the way).
Keep in mind that finding an agent and getting published is not an easy process. Some people have to query hundreds of agents before they find one who will accept them (sadly, some never get accepted), but be persistent and keep trying.
You should also visit http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/, one of the largest forums for writers. They can be very helpful.
Good luck.
2007-06-13 02:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by Patrick M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With regard to writing it, that depends on what you mean. Not sure what you mean there.
With regard to publishing on the other hand, there are a couple different options.
One is the traditional route of finding a publisher.
Another is self-publishing. One good company I know there is iUniverse.com.
Another option still is to put up a website and sell it online as an ebook or an audio file.
Tony
www.actingcareerstartup.com
2007-06-13 01:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A worthy thought noble idea! Get in touch with a 9good) publisher, preferably one some experience: seek guidance! (It is indeed hard work, writing and getting yourself published! good luck!)
2007-06-13 01:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by swanjarvi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check out this site for great info for children's authors (there's also a message board on the site, too):
http://www.verlakay.com
2007-06-13 12:45:57 · answer #4 · answered by MysteryWriter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋