how do I get my all ready written book published?

Question

I already have my book writeen and I need to know what the next step is to have it checked and published.

Answer 1

If you haven't already and your write fiction, join a writers group, join a critique group. Believe me, the easiest thing is finishing the manuscript (and that ain't easy, only a small percent of writers ever actually finish the book) You need to edit, edit, edit. No need to pay a professional, although it's an option. I know plenty of published authors (myself included) who never paid a dime to have their work edited. This is a personal choice.

Once you know your work is the best it can be, then you can start querying agents and/or editors. An agent isn't needed, but it is strongly suggested. Although some editors will accept unagented submissions,(especially in my genre, romance) most prefer new writers to have an agent.

Go to http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/
Always check out an editor or agent before you do anything. Follow their submission guidelines.

It is a long hard road. Expect rejections, expect criticism and learn how to deal with both. Have faith in yourself and never give up.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

Your book has to be more than just "checked", it has to be edited. For that you need to hire a professional editor to take your manuscript and hone it so it is in marketable shape. That means far more than just checking your punctuation and spell checking. It means making margin notes with regards to things like the pacing of your story, the style, description, character study etc.

Unfortunately most of the novice writers who come to this forum feel they have no need for editors. They think they can spell check themselves and that they write well enough to forego a professional edit. That is a HUGE mistake. There has only been one author in history who wrote without the use of an editor and that was O Henry. So unless you are turning out work the quality of The Gift of the Magi (and I assure you none of us are!) you NEED an editor. Confidence in your abilities is good - overconfidence is professional suicide. Those who choose to skip over the editor part will learn that lesson the hard way -- when the rejection letters start rolling in and just don't stop. Their loss. Have your work edited.

Many think that the book gets edited by the publisher. That is only partially true. The publisher does have the right to re-edit it, but unless the book is in a marketable form first, it won't get to a publisher. Hence, you need an editor first. You are inexperienced. Editors have the experience you need to get your book in shape so it will sell.

Then, you can either use Writers Market (which you can buy for 30 dollars) or Literary Marketplace (use it at the library's reference section - it costs 300 a year.) and seek out agents or small publishers who are seeking works in your genre. Note - You cannot get through to large A List Publishers directly. Only A List agents can. They do not accept unsolicited submissions.

When you have found a couple that interest you - research them! Google the hell out of the name. Start with Preditors and Editors site and Absolute Write Water Cooler Bewares and Background Checks forum for any information on the publisher/agent. There are a lot of fakes, frauds and companies on the brink of bankruptcy out there. When writers have been hassled by a publisher/agent, we write about it! You will find information in these forums involving other writers issues with the publisher/agent. If so, find others and steer yourself away from problems.

What you send first is a query letter and synopsis. Each agent and publisher has their own set of submission guidelines and they must be followed to the letter. You will get rejected if you do not submit properly. You never ever send a manuscript first - just the query.

You have to learn to have a hide as tough as a herd of elephants because you will get rejections. It's the nature of the beast. Gone with the Wind got 50. Just send out another letter to another agent or publisher and try again.

Eventually when you get a "bite", they will ask to see either a full or partial manuscript and a book proposal. That is a very specific document. You can get books on how to write one.

This is one of the ways using a professional editor comes in handy. They will also be able to work with you on your book proposal. That is the document your agent will use to sell your book to a publisher. An editor knows how to prepare and sell a book. They know what sells. They cost money, but it costs money to make money. But it's extremely worth it. It will take a good book and turn it into a GREAT book. Very few of the overconfident wanna-be authors here even know what a book proposal even looks like let alone how to write one.

Then you wait again. There is a lot of waiting involved. While you wait, you keep writing and working on a new book. If you wind up not getting any bites on your first novel, try another one. Very often, an author has one or two books they never sold. Consider them practice novels.

You can also go to Resolved Questions and search keywords publisher and publishing. There are a lot of answers here - some good some not so good. But they are good to print out and study. You have to learn to advocate for yourself. The more you learn, the better off you are.

Good luck. Pax - C

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Lorenzo:
Please have an editor check the book for spelling and the usual first timer mistakes. Then try and find a publisher doing your kind of book themes. Send out several pages of your book, unless the publisher states the full book must be submitted. The library has sources for publishers and what they want. The best way is to find a reputable agent who will take you on and submit to the right publishing houses.
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Answer 5

I have to be honest with you. Unless you are a published author or have credentials for your subject matter or have gone through some horrific experience that ties in with a big news event, your chances of getting published is very slim.

I would like to give you better news but I have say that both publishers and agents are overwhelmed with submissions and are not going to give you a fair chance.

I just wanted to warn you about what you are getting into. But who knows, you may be the person to prove me wrong.

Answer 6

To keep from shipping the whole thing, you need to make copies of the first couple of chapters and make an outline of the whole book and write a cover letter that makes it clear the book is finished.
Then you need to go to Writer's Market, Writer's Digest and similar listings of publishers which will give you an indication of publishers' interests. You can also look at books on the market that you like that you consider similar to yours and write down the addresses of the publishers on the back of the title page.

Answer 7

Look online for guides of how to publish and look for the address of publishers and follow the instructions.

You might want to go online and look for online publishers that will make a few books and then send them to you so you can send them to professional publishers.

Answer 8

search the net for a publishing company and contact them.