My father has written what I believe is a fantastic, incredibly imaginative chidlrens book. It seems as though it would make a brilliant movie as well. Does anyone know of any resources where we could get someone to take a look at his work?
2007-12-02 15:14:19 · 6 answers · asked by C J 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Read Writers Digest and see who might be interested and how you need to submit.
2007-12-02 15:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, read about how to publish. It's great you're helping your dad like this too, by the way.
So the first book most people get is "The Writer's Market 2008" (I think that's out now)... that will tell you a lot in the first section of the book about the nuts and bolts of publishing.
The greatest portion of the book is filled with magazines, contests, etc. through which a piece can be published-- including book publishers.
But wait...I would (and in fact have) also get a book that lists in more detail facts about and names of agents. Sometimes agents are listed in books that also list editors and publishers, and there's nothing wrong with a book like that, either.
Once a trusted agent is on board to help your dad, and a good editor has checked the work, THEN think about the publication. In fact, the best part about an agent is that he or she will be doing the lion's share of that thinking for you.
And good luck to both of you--
2007-12-02 23:26:05 · answer #2 · answered by LK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The secret is, in part, a good cover letter, sent to the correct publisher.
As you mentioned that it is a children's book, do a little research and discover who the editors and publishers are for children's books.
When you write a cover letter, tell them the target audience, the plot outline, and why it is new, innovative and different. Chances are, if you get the letter to the right person, you will have a reasonable chance.
As someone mentioned, read a few books about getting published and give it a try. .
Most major authors were turned down several times, but did not give up. . If you get turned down 15 times, apply 16 times. . keep at it and do not get discouraged.
Hope this helps!
2007-12-03 00:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by Clara Nett 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can always do a "vanity" press. Meaning you have them printed off yourself using a printer of your choice. Make sure to give contact info in the book for reorders. Then you can donate the first fifty to the biggest libraries in the US. Donated items are usually added to the collection (depends though at times- has to be well bound and durable for a library). If the book has high circulation then the library may order more from you. Or if the book is lost and has circ'ed lots they may order more. Most importantly, if you follow this route you definitely want you book added to the OCLC WorldCat database or at least the Library of Congress database. These basically have every book out there and is searchable by subject. You want people to be able to find the book and get it requested. Or you can go to your local library and request a book of all publishers (it's a huge book, I forget the name). There might even be a list online now... think it was something like acqweb??? Send the publishers the book and wait. Some people just do the first route though.
Oh look, just found a list of children's book publishers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_publishers_of_children%27s_books
2007-12-02 23:24:08 · answer #4 · answered by Heidi62 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Also, consult the children's agency section in the current issue of Writer's Market--found in your local library or bookstore.
The market for children's reading is not selling well for whatever reason exists. Check out the literary agents in the Writer's Market and then craft a most powerful query letter to send to one of the agencies most likely to accept the manuscript.
Best of luck to you.
2007-12-02 23:21:24 · answer #5 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
find a literary agent
2007-12-02 23:19:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋