im looking for a publisher?

Question

im looking for a publisher for two of my books my problem is that im 12 going on thirteen and dont think any one will publish my two books
the memoirs of the rise and fall of royalty
solstice high

im looking for a publisher for two of my books my problem is that im 12 going on thirteen and dont think any one will publish my two books
the memoirs of the rise and fall of royalty
solstice high

and a publisher in nyc or north jerseywould be great

Answer 1

I'm looking for an author who can spell, punctuate, and compose a coherent sentence. Your age would make no difference to me, or my fellow editors, so long as you have a good story to tell and know how to give it life. Read the latest edition of Writer's Digest (in the reference department of your local library) and look for small publishing companies in the genre you're writing in. Try for those first. If you can, write for the school newspaper or local newspaper or enter writing contests in your area. The more you have published in any media, and the more recognition you garner, the more an agent would be willing to accept you.
Good luck.

Answer 2

Judging by your question, you will not have a problem with your age but with your writing. Your grammar, spelling, capitalization and punctuation need work. Do you have a teacher or parent that you trust who can help you edit your manuscript?

Publishing is a business and you will need to approach it like an adult. That includes putting your best foot forward in every way, including proper grammar.

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 fiction is a broad world. You have to try and sell your material to companies that produce similar works (ie, don't try and sell a fantasy novel to a romance publisher). 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.

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).

Make sure that you follow their exact submission specifications. You can't send them your book, but you should be sending them a query letter (Nicholas Sparks has a good example on his website). Don't copyright your book first, it looks amatuer and would cause them trouble down the line when you do the revisions they ask for.

You will need a parent or legal guardian's support because you are not old enough to sign contracts. They will have to do it for you.

Here are some websites that can help. Read them thoroughly and research, research, research! Pay special attention to Miss Snark, because her archives can answer any question you ever have about publishing:
http://www.publishersmarketplace.com
http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/
http://www.agentquery.com/
http://www.misssnark.blogspot.com

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

Good luck!

Answer 3

I would suggest that there are many publishers today that are accepting manuscripts. The age of the writer only comes into play if you are not old enough to enter into a contract. The quality of the writing and the enthusiasm of the author is the key. I do not feel with today's technology that you need an agent. Choosing a publisher can be an intimidating task but one that is not unreachable.

I would be careful on who you choose as there are many good publishers and some that do not follow through with their commitment in their contracts. I would suggest that you take a look at my free ebook which is on my web site www.myqualitywriting.com. It is a free download and identifies some guidelines in choosing a publisher and offers some marketing opportunities and information.

Other things to research is to visit some writers forums such as www.writersweekly.com and ask for information relating to the experience of other writers on suggesting a publisher for your work. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience of the writers on the writersweekly forum. You may also learn from the experience of other writers through the questions and responses that are posted.

Good luck

Answer 4

I agree with Lita M about AuthorHouse. I live in the same city as them. I've watched them grow from a little company into a very successful corporation in less than 10 years. They must be doing something right. Unlike Lita M I've never had anything published by them and don't know anything about their policies but here is a link to their website:
http://www.authorhouse.com/
AuthorHouseTM
1663 Liberty Drive, Suite 200
Bloomington, IN 47403
888.519.5121

Answer 5

I am in the process of having a book published by "authorhouse publications" I would think they would accept you if you had parental permissions.
Good Luck xxx

Answer 6

why dont u mail them to me and i'll publish them and we'll see how it goes