Get Published
How can you go about getting a book published in New York?
Also, are there different procedures for publishing different genres of books? I’ve written a great deal, I just have no idea where to start in terms of getting my work published, so I’ll take all the advice I can get. Thank you!
First you have to finish the manuscript and edit it to the best of your ability. No agent or publisher will consider unfinished work from an unproven author. You are entering into a business world full of contracts and responsibilities, and you should know as much about the industry as possible.
Were you looking to self-publish, or go the traditional route? If you want to self-publish then I would second the recommendation to check out http://www.lulu.com but keep in mind that this road has many limitations.
As far as novels go, different publishers specialize in different things, and fiction is a broad word. If you try to sell a fantasy novel to a publisher that only works with romance, you are going to get a rejection no matter how good your writing is. There are some smaller presses that will look at unagented material, but none of the bigger ones will.
So do your homework. Take a look at the most recent “Writer’s Market”… or even better, try the “Guide to Literary Agents”.
I absolutely suggest getting an agent instead of approaching publishers directly. I’m assuming you are not a contract attorney, so you will need someone to look over any offers and to guide you through the publishing world.
Also, you will not be seding your manuscript to agents unsolicited! Send them a query letter and see if they ask to see a partial, then a full. If you send the whole thing, it will just get you a form rejection letter. Research each agent’s specific submission guidelines and follow their rules!
No publisher or agent should charge you any money up front! That is the sign of a scam! They make money by selling your book. Agents work on a commission (generally 15% of the amount of money the publishers pay you).
Here are some websites that can help. Read them thoroughly (especially Miss Snark– love her!) and research, research, research!
http://misssnark.blogspot.com/
http://www.agentquery.com/
http://www.publishersmarketplace.com
http://www.absolutewrite.com/
http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/
http://www.duotrope.com
And be warned of the people on this list:
http://www.sfwa.org/beware/twentyworst.html
You will face a lot of rejection, but if you really want this then keep at it! Work hard, and good luck!
Getting to know Charlie Villanueva (FSN Wisconsin)
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