please help!
i'm 13 years old, and i love to write. i write everyday. i have a few short stories, and i'm working on ending a book. i was wondering if anyone knows of a good publishing companie that might be willing to look at something i wrote. anything helps! thanks!
2007-06-15 11:36:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
it would be really helpful for some places for new authors. :o) please!!!!!!!!
2007-06-15 12:34:10 · update #1
Age is not a barrier in the publishing industry, only talent matters.
Most reputable publishers will not speak with any writer (regardless of age) unless that writer has an agent representing them.
To find an agent, you send them a query letter: A a one page letter describing yourself and your book. Sometimes the agent will request you include the first few pages or chapters, but that is an individual preference.
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
2007-06-16 03:37:04 · answer #1 · answered by Patrick M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you write well and can put together a brilliant story then your age will not matter. Well, sort of. Because you're a minor it will matter to an extent since you cannot sign legal contracts without a parent or guardian present. More than likely though (and this is not meant to discourage you) by the time you are able to complete a full-length manuscript that is fully edited and polished you will be of legal age. And for the record, your definition of a writer is a bit skewed. I do not have a book published yet I am a professional writer. What does that tell you? Not every professional writer out there has a published book to their credit. Morgaine is right, by the way. Just because a few people say you're a good writer doesn't necessarily mean you are. Knowing the industry and thoroughly doing your research and becoming a better writer is what makes you good. Pay attention, keep the c*ckiness (for some reason Yahoo! censors that word) at bay, and be open-minded. Publishing is not easy nor does it happen quickly. Having an impressive ability to be patient will serve you well.
2016-05-21 04:26:20 · answer #2 · answered by josefa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the same chance as any adult. The first thing a publisher looks for is not the age of the writer.
They look to see if the story is marketable, then if the quality of writing is good.
One thing for you to avoid is those publishers that ask YOU to pay for printing the book. Think about if. Why should a publisher care if you book sells or not, as long as you are paying the expenses?
No legitimate publisher will ask you to come up with any money.
Look for a magazine titled "Writer's Digest" for real, valuable information for new writers.
2007-06-15 11:58:30 · answer #3 · answered by Vince M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to The New York Times, newspaper, last year a young girl had her first book published by a major publishing company. She was 13 years old.
2007-06-15 11:55:52 · answer #4 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very hard for anyone to get a book published, but keep at it and definitely send your work out to publishing companies when you feel ready. Try reading magazines and books from companies like Writer's Market, too; they offer great advice for beginning writers and also contact information for magazines that publish short stories, writing contests, and book publishers. Overall I'd say that the odds of a teen getting published are proportionate to any other age group.
2007-06-15 11:50:09 · answer #5 · answered by Cathy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Look at the Eragon book. The author was 21 when the book was made into a movie. It was published long before that.
2007-06-15 16:51:39 · answer #6 · answered by An S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also write excessively and was also wondering if I could get some things printed. I searched and searched and found this site that will print your work. All you do is register, then submit your stuff, format it, and design a cover (there might be more involved processes, too). This site allows you to set a price and then you sell it on their site. I don't know if you have to order your own book, but it's probably not that expensive.
2007-06-15 11:43:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it!!!
Try asking your question to the group on this website: http://classof2k7.com
Class of 2k7 is a group of first time children and young adult book authors. They can certainly empathize and advise you.
Another really nice person to contact is Adelle Laudan at her website:
http://tweentime.adellelaudan.com/
Tweentime is designed for children and young adults who want to read and review books and who want to become published authors (right down your alley).
I'm wishing you all my best in your writing career,
Gary Anderson
YA author GAMEPLAYER: The Genesis Portal
2007-06-15 13:45:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
100/100 % chance
2007-06-15 11:43:20 · answer #9 · answered by freetimerman 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋