can anyone refer a good place were i can get a book edited and published?

Answer 1

I completely disagree with Maryn (sorry, nothing personal). Every writer no matter how good he or she thinks they are, needs someone who can examine the work from a different, non-personal angle. Sometimes we can miss things, overlook them, or have a biased opinion on something that should probably be changed because its our own work.

In fact, I don't know one writer who doesn't submit their work to tons of editing, usually from a professional editing company. Even my English professors at college had a system of peer edit and review.

Preditors and Editors is the best place to start, as already suggested, because it has lots of good information covering almost anything you could think you might need.

Writer's Market is good too, but start simple. P&E is the way to go!

Good luck!

Answer 2

Those are two completely different things. First you get your book edited, at your expense. Then you submit it to a publisher. Start with a copy of Writers Market. But remember not to send anything to anyone without first checking them through Absolute Write Water Cooler's Bewares and Background Checks forum and Preditors and Editors. Pax- C

Answer 3

tiffy, quality editing doesn't come cheap (about $25 for every 10 double-spaced pages--at the low end), and "real" writers don't usually need it. Can I suggest that you do whatever it takes to upgrade your skills until you can do your own editing? (Without knowing what you consider your weaknesses, I can't suggest how.) If you're interested in writing for publication, this will serve you well.

You can also invest in "Self-Editing for Fiction Writers" by Browne and King, which many writers find helpful.

Answer 4

If you're writing sci-fi/fantasy, go to Ralan.com.

Anything else, go to the library and check in the reference section for Writer's Market; it'll have publishers listed by genre, along with their guidelines.