Writing Mastery

6 Responses to “What are the steps to having a book published?”

1. Vampire Master // Aug 31, 2009 at 5:35 pm

   Read FOREST FOR THE TREES
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2. Twilight & Harry Potter Lover // Aug 31, 2009 at 6:01 pm

   this site should help you…

   http://www.ehow.com/how_2084899_publish-book.html
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3. shearas519 // Aug 31, 2009 at 6:08 pm

   I am assuming your a first time writer, so here are the steps.

   1. Write write write write write!
   2. Revise Revise Revise (if you can afford someone who can professionally edit your novel, even two chapters thats great!)
   3. Write a Query! (Below is a link to how to do that AND a great site to find a literary agent)
   4. Find a Literary Agent! They contact publishing companies, because many wont accept unsolicited manuscripts.
   5. Wait. They have to find someone who wants your work.
   6. Sign the contract. You do not get alot of money with the first novel. You should be happy with $200.
   7. Sell your book. CONGRADULATIONS.
   References :
   http://www.agentquery.com/writer_hq.aspx

   (look around that website it has LOADS of information!)

   I want my book published too here is a small snippet http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuBYp9x83Ur2KpxpLrsvwHHsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090821080531AADccJm

4. Paul L // Aug 31, 2009 at 6:20 pm

   First,
   Finish your book (obvious, I know).
   Edit it many times to make it as good as it can be. Put it away, and don’t even think about it, for a month or two, then take it out and do more editing.
   Type it in proper manuscript form (http://www.writersdigest.com has the details on what is needed).
   Get it proofread by someone who knows what they are doing (do not rely just on spellcheck).

   There are very few publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts (those that don’t go through a literary agent), so getting an agent is a very good idea.

   Visit http://www.agentquery.com or, at the library or bookstore, look for Bowker’s Literary Marketplace, Writer’s Market 2010 or Jeff Herman’s Guide to Literary Agents. Look for agents that handle your genre, and are looking for new clients. Read, and follow, their submission guidelines.

   Those books will have something about writing a query letter, which is what you send to the agent first. It’s part synopsis of your book and part explanation as to why your book should be published. Take the time to make it a good one, because you have only that one-page letter to wow the agent.

   Expect the whole process to take lots of time, and expect many rejections. When you are accepted by an agent, they will send your book to publishers, not you.

   Except for postage, the entire process of getting an agent is FREE, until your book is bought by a publisher. That is when the agent gets their cut, usually 15%, of the money that goes to you. Run away from any agent that asks for money upfront.

   Good luck!
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5. Gianna // Aug 31, 2009 at 6:48 pm

   I wrote something similar to your question. This is as detailed as it can get.

   Good luck.
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   How to get started with publishing:
   http://is.gd/19HLB
   Download your free guide:
   http://tr.im/uHhG

6. miese_99 // Aug 31, 2009 at 7:12 pm

   Instead of reading long articles about the whole process, here’s a succinctly written article on how to publish your book. The writer discussed about 7 Ds of Publishing:

   1. Decide what to write about
   2. Discover your readers
   3. Dedicate time for writing
   4. Design effectively
   5. Designate a professional editor
   6. Deal with a professional publisher
   7. Distribute the book effectively

   It’s a good find. And I’m glad I stumbled upon this site. I find it very useful. You might want to check it out:
   http://selfpublishingjourney.wordpress.com/
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