I have a new book, how do I submit it for reviews to prominent people?

Question

Just an example, say, my book was good, how can it get some praises so I could put them on the first few pages--just like any other book.

By the way, I self-published my book.

Answer 1

Yes - Have a teacher or prof' review it. If they can confidently tell you it is great look for and agent or publisher to send a query letter to (there are many post here regarding queries - Just use the search tool).

If an agent or publisher gets a query from you and shows interest they may request a book proposal (once again there are many post here regarding proposals - Just use the search tool).

The remainder of this post was posted by the great Pax - C. Check out all her answers they are divine:

Your book will then need to be edited before it gets in the hands of a publisher or agent and that costs money. Most of the young authors here don't seem to believe they need to do this, but I assure you that you do. There has only been one author in history who did not require the services of an editor and that was O Henry. I very seriously doubt your work is of that caliper and therefore an edit will be necessary. An editor can be the difference between a fair book getting rejected and a great book getting sold. So start saving your money or lining up family members to finance you. It is a crucial step.

Next, start by getting a copy of Writers Market. 2008 just came out. Start reading and learning about publishing the right way. Learning to advocate for yourself is very important. As a minor, it will be a good idea to get your family involved. They will have to sign all contracts for you anyway. Literary Marketplace is the writers' Bible. It costs 300 bucks but most libraries have it. Spend time using it and making notes.

When you have found the names of publishers and agents that are seeking material in your genre, google the heck out of them. Check with Preditors and Editors and Absolute Write Water Cooler's Bewares and Background Checks to see if the publisher or agent is legit or not. Look for information online regarding problems other authors have had with this company. If there have been any - start searching again. Remember that you cannot send unsolicited queries to the major A List publishers. They will slush pile you and reject you. Only an A List agent can deal with an A list publisher.

My last piece of advice to you is to develop a hide thicker than that of a herd of elephants. You will face much rejection. You have a confident attitude, but it will not be any way near as easy as you think. Even Gone with the Wind was rejected 50 times. James Patterson was rejected more than that before he sold a book. That's the nature of the beast. No way around it.

Answer 2

Reviews normally come in during the end of the publishing cycle. Your agent offers your book to a company to publish and _the publishing company_ sends out pre publication copies for review, if they buy it.

Answer 3

You need a literary agent.

Answer 4

I know it's not much of an answer, but if you find a way for beta-reading please let me know! Unless I mis-understood your question. Anyway, i'm looking for one too.