sorry for asking a question that is so vague. I'm quite young actually(12), and i've just written a story but i'm not sure it's good.i'm just wondering whether i should submit it to publishers and see whether it gets published. Please answer!!! and thank you in advance forpeople who answer!
2007-06-14 02:42:28 · 7 answers · asked by max 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Most publishers (the honest ones anyway) will not deal with writers unless you have a literary agent to represent you. So, that is where you should start.
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.
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.
2007-06-14 16:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by Patrick M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are three ways to submit. One is to have an agent and most publishers won't accept books with out one. Another is to pay a company and have them publish the book where as you have to market. Some publishers Will take open submissions.
What you need to do is find a list of publishers. Find out their criteria. Some publishers don't want certain topics submitted some will say what they are looking for. Some publishers just want a few pages submitted.
You should research on the publishers and what their criteria is .
2007-06-14 02:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by krennao 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Locate the current Writer's Market book--either in your library or bookstore. Look through the countless numbers of literary agents, not publishing houses, for the best agency that might represent your type of story.
Follow their submission guidelines to the letter. Write the best query letter you can, which should top even the first paragraph of your story. Log on to the agent's website and follow those up-to-date instructions most carefully.
Go back and edit your manuscript for grammar, spelling, and capitalization before your initial submission.
Good luck.
p.s. Find the booklet, "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and Williams. It is an invaluable reference to the writer of any degree.
2007-06-14 02:50:26 · answer #3 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't really matter how old you are.
Did you know that the person who wrote Eragon and Eldest was only 15 when he wrote it? Does that help you feel more confident.. hehe.. It does for me, and I am 26.
I'd say, if you put your heart into it, then it might be worth trying. If you really only wrote it because it was an assignment or you were bored one day, then you might not have the drive to go for it (Because it'll be hard).
First you need to have it edited. Do you have a favourite teacher who could do you a favour and edit your book. Once you feel it is the best it can be, I'd say Go For It, but dont' forget it's hard work and rejection until you find the publisher who is right for you.
2007-06-14 02:55:04 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It never hurts to send out your work to publishers. It may actually be a good idea to start at a young age, but prepare yourself for a lot of rejection, it happens to the best of authors. Keep at it though, and as your work matures and as you send it out to more and more publishers you'll eventually get noticed if you have talent. Good luck to you!
2007-06-14 02:51:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By all means, GET IT PUBLISHED!! There are thousands of people out there, each have different tastes, I am sure people will enjoy it. And, you never know till you try, what harm can it bring.... GO FOR IT!!!
P.S. Anime fan, right???
2007-06-14 02:51:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't hurt to send it off. Just keep in mind that rejection letters are common and being rejected does not necessarily reflect on your writing ability.
2007-06-14 02:58:31 · answer #7 · answered by roydunsfeld 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋