When writing a book give me the order in which to get it published. Book - Copyright- and so on ?

Answer 1

NO ... you do not copyright!! That is considered unprofessional and amateur. If and when you sell the book it will be included in your contract. The publisher will copyright for you.

First you write.

Then you get your book edited.

Then you query a publisher or agent. Remember you cannot query large publishers directly. They do not accept unsolicited queries. You will need an A List Agent to get through to an A List Publisher.

If the publisher or agent likes the query they will ask for a partial or complete manuscript and a book proposal. You must learn how to write a book proposal. There are books on it.

If a publisher is interested, they will send you a contract. Then they will edit it and eventually you will get a galley to see and approve.

If an agent is interested, they will send you a contract, then they will shop it around to publishers.

When they find a publisher, you will get a contract.

The whole process can take a couple years.

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Answer 2

It doesn't matter how hard it is as long as your book is 1) well-written, 2) original, and 3) marketable, meaning it appeals to a wide audience. If you write that type of book then the odds of being published doesn't matter. The odds are against people whose books don't do those three things. Think about it. The only thing you can do is start writing and continue honing your skill in the process. I suggest you research how to write a novel because it's not common sense. I also suggest you research publishing if this is something you're thinking about. Putting the cart before the horse doesn't help you. You have't even written a first book yet and you're already wondering if it's easier to get a first book published or a series. Again, it doesn't matter if your book doesn't meet the 3 criteria I mentioned above. It's hard enough trying to get one book published, so focused on that first. Your first book should always be stand alone, but it can have sequel potential. It's a better use of your time, if you're serious about trying to publish, to write one book that has series potential (if that's what you want to write) and then start a completely new novel. If you start writing all three books then you've just wasted a lot of time and energy if the first book doesn't sell. There's no use for the other two if no one is interested in the first one. Well, it wouldn't all be a waste. Unless you're a professional writer, every book you write is helping you hone your writing skill and making you a better writer in the process.

Answer 3

Your answer depends on the manner in which you wish to publish your manuscript.

Do you wish to self-publish?
Do you wish to establish your own publishing company and publish, promote, and market your book through the various and resources available to you as the publisher?
Do you want publish your manuscript as an E-book?
Do you wish to go the traditional route and query publishing houses?

Let's take the empowerment route and say you establish your own publishing company.

I highly suggest reading and utilizing Dan Poynter's book, 'Self-Publishing Manual' which outlines and details the process with a planning calendar that makes your dream of being published a reality within a reasonable amount of time. This is one of many publishing information resources.


A schedule to publish your work yourself can be within four months to one year, depending on whether you have a manuscript.

Let's say you have a manuscript and you want to have your book in four-seven months.

As the publisher you would the first two months:

Hire an editor to review your manuscript
Do the rewrites the editor recommends
Go over the rewrites with the editor again
Order a Library of Congress number
Order a bar code
Research and choose a book cover designer or graphic artist to design the book cover
Query about 10-20 printers to get print quotes. Then compare prices.
Select a layout artist who will design the book's interior (sometimes the book cover designer will design the interior ASK)
Establish a marketing, promotion plan, how will you sell your book? (online, what demographic? independent bookstores, churches, schools? etc.)
Target the demographic your book will appeal too, then plan the attack!

Months 3-4:
Hire a proofreader to go over the manuscript.
When the layout is completed go over every detail carefully
Check everything!
Send the manuscript to the printer via the requirements of that printer (disk, copy-ready pages, email, etc)
After a few weeks the printer will send you a blueline (what the cover and pages of book will look like)
Changes to the blueline are costly...that is why you check the manuscript carefully BEFORE it goes to the printer
Depending on hardcover or paperback, your book will arrive in 6-8 weeks. That information is available from the printer. Also depends on how many books you are printing.

The last step is to copyright your book--contact the copyright office, Library of Congress.

The process to be your own publisher is an empowering venture as well as a terrific learning venture. And, you retain more of the profits from the sale of your book, as well as the benefits of owning your own company, and the rights to your book!

Adrienne
http://adriennezurub.typepad.com

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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