How can I write and publish a book?

Question

I would like to write a book, but I don't know where to start at?

Answer 1

So, you would like to write a book and know not where to begin. You begin by writing, my friend. Writing is a discipline as well as an art and it takes determination. You will know soon enough if writing is truly what you want to do. When you finish the first chapter (some 3000 to 5000 words) and look forward to writing the second, you are well on your way. If, after writing chapter 28, you feel the same, you will have discovered the meaning of discipline and determination. When you have typed in the last line of chapter 35 or 40, you will know you have done something.

After all of that, you go back to page one and you begin the surgery needed to bring it to a publishable stage by editing with a big, red pen (said in the literal sense since these days most of us use computers with magic word processing programs) and tear the whole thing apart and put it back together. You set it aside for a few weeks -- at least until you have forgotten most of what you have done -- then you read it through. If it holds your interest long enough to finish it, you'll know you have a workable first draft. Rewrite. Rewrite. Rewrite. Edit and rewrite. Later, you read it again and, if required, go back and do the surgery thing.

So it goes until it is as polished and smooth as you can possibly make it. Then you submit it to someone to proofread the work you have so lovingly created. Do NOT submit it to a friend or a relative, but to someone who knows what they are doing and is not afraid of hurting your feelings by providing a critical analysis. Check with your local library for that stage to see if you can elicit the needed help there.

If the thing you have created passes muster there, submit it to a critiquing group or a writing club to get more input. If you survive all of that, you are ready to submit to a publisher. You must, however, be prepared for a rejection.

J.

http://www.jrichardjacobs.net

"The speed of the brain is inversely proportional to the speed of the mouth squared."

Answer 2

Writing a book definitely involves discipline. Most professional writers say that they sit down to write at the same time every day. As a result, writing almost becomes a habit. A great book to read on the subject of writing is Stephen King's "On Writing." It's one of the best books I've read on the subject.

Becoming a published writer can be difficult. One way to become a published book writer is to start off publishing shorter works (short stories, essays, etc.). Once you begin to build up a decent portfolio of published shorter works, literary agents will take you more seriously. (It's difficult to publish a novel without a literary agent.)

To find some literary journals that publish short works, visit Duotrope, an online resource for writers. (Look up "Duotrope" on Yahoo to find it.)

Answer 3

I have exactly the same questions like you do.
You can start by doing writing exercises, attending creative writing classes, buy a book on it and study.
To write a book , you can start writing in chapters and get connected.
To publish, you can publish yourself or send your book to publishers for their interest.

This is just my ideas and not the experience. I will wait for others to contribute here.

Answer 4

it is rough to get released. Most organizations most effective be given books submitted by way of marketers, and it's rough to get an agent. after they take unsolicited manuscripts, commonly just one man or woman reads it (an intern of a few kind often) and if they do not consider it is entirely pleasant and can make tons of cash, they'll now not go it directly to the truly individuals who post. You see celebrities post SUCKY books given that their title will promote it; you might have the great guide ever however nobody is aware of you so that they would possibly not instantly purchase your guide. It bills plenty to marketplace a guide and bring it available for purchase or some thing, so the publishing organizations do not take probabilities on new skillability in general, however Stephen King might write a guide of unhealthy jokes and it might promote. J.K Rowling acquired became down a couple of occasions for Harry potter, and seem how triumphant the ones books are. It is plenty of success and timing and well success to you! Oh or you'll be able to self post however the ones books aren't taken "significantly" and they're referred to as vainness press.

Answer 5

You have to write the book, and then find an agent, who will shop your manuscript to publishers.

To write a book you need two things: an idea, and discipline.

Answer 6

Write what you like to read along similar lines.

If you like sci-fi, then write sci-fi. If you like reading fantasy, then read fantasy.