I need a Publisher?

Question

i am writing a book and i need a good publisher.
It is a fiction book.

Answer 1

The major publishers won't consider anything that's not presented by a professional agent, so unless you plan on self-publishing, I suggest you look for agents. Note that this process can be problematic in the age of the internet, with fraudulent practices running amok. My fiance recently discovered that some works he'd submitted to agents in past (who then "went out of business" or suddenly became unreachable,) have been published behind his back. I'd avoid the internet as a source for an agent, generally speaking.
You may find your library a helpful source for information on the topic.

Answer 2

There are lots of "good" publishers. Hundreds of them. I think what you really mean is the right publisher but, before you go searching for a publisher, you had better finish the book and do everything needed to polish your work to gleaming perfect -- smooth as a newborn baby's behind -- then go looking.

There are several ways to do that, but there is only one way to be sure you have the right publisher. Read some things produced by that publisher to be certain what you have written and what they publish fit together.

Most publishers in the dead tree arena do not accept pieces tossed over the transom (submitted without invitation) and will only entertain things presented to them by agents. The technique for finding the right agent is closely related to finding the right publisher, but a bit more difficult. You need to research the works the agent has sold and read a couple of them to make sure you have the right fit for the material they handle.

When you have narrowed that down to a single agent, you will need to create a dynamic enquiry to pitch your book to the agent and send them the letter -- not the manuscript. If they are interested in what you have, they will tell you what they want from you next.

Two things to remember: 1: No legitimate publisher or agent will charge you for anything. If they have fees attached, run the other way. 2: You MUST do precisely as they say (meet their requirements) or your work will probably (not necessarily) be turned down (rejected). Also keep in mind that you may still be rejected (high probably) and you will have to find another publisher or agent.

If you decide you want to go for electronic (in my opinion, that is where the future for reading is going) publication, it can be just as difficult but one heck of a lot faster in terms of turnaround. What may take between six months and two years with traditional agents and publishers will be reduced to a couple of weeks to three months or so in the electronic media.

The best of luck to you in your endeavor.

J.

http://www.jrichardjacobs.net

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

Answer 3

What you really need is a literary agent. That's kind of a "middle-man" who pitches your novel to publishers for you. An agent has the expertise and connections to get you a much better deal than you could possibly get on your own.

Answer 4

I am writing one too but you should search online for one that fits your book and qualifications