other than children's books or stories what else would be popular and able to get published?

Answer 1

If you're only looking to "be popular" (read: make money), I'd suggest trying another profession. Getting published is hard work. Just because you've written something in a current popular trend doesn't mean the trend will still be there by the time you're finished writing your story and even if it is, it doesn't guarantee popularity.

If you want to write because you enjoy writing and can tell a good story, go ahead and do it. But don't write for trends, because by the time you're done, the trend will probably be gone.

Answer 2

First you have to have a plot. Nevermind the characters for now. The plot and the point of view POV are two of the most important parts of a novel, or short story.

Once you have that down, then you'll think about who and what your characters are. You’ll need a protagonist and an antagonist. Do you know what those mean? Will one be a female? Will one be a male? Maybe they’ll both be either female or male.

What you’ll need to do is get your hands on a book about writing a novel. Go to your bookstore or library and look one up. I have over $300.00 dollars invested in books that are helpful to a writer. You will also need to have a firm grasp on the English language in spelling and grammar.

Once you write your book, you’ll want to make sure that it’s edited properly. NEVER let a family member read your work unless they can give you an honest opinion. Lip service does neither you nor your writing any good. You’ll need an honest opinion.

You’ll need a copy of Writer’s Market. In there you will find literary agents, both their snail mail and email addresses. You will have to write a query letter and give the agent a synopsis of the story. Know this: Any mistakes in grammar or spelling will be an automatic reject. This also goes for your manuscript.

The books you buy from a bookstore or borrow from a library regarding how to write should also include how to format your manuscript and a sample of a query letter.

There’s a lot more to it than just sitting down and writing a story.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

anything. thats what publishing is all about, imagination


I mean, look at JK Rowling who wrote Harry Potter, she has so much imagination, and its admirable.

Or even RL Stine, who writes horrible grusome novels.
you can write anything about anything or anyone, and people will usually buy it, it just has to make sense and be well written.
Interesting eh?

Answer 4

Romance! Series Romance is one of the easiest to break into, then you progress on to regular romance. After that, you can break into a different genre, like suspense or SF.

Answer 5

Suspense... mystery... it's always popular.
- Kevin