How to Find Publisher Book Publishing http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:08:03 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc207 dear sir or madam,I am a 14-year-old boy that would like to publish a book on my ideas. My title is AND1 legend Streetball.It\'s about a young man that is 13 and one brother and two older sisters that is 19, and the other one is 20-years-old. They were starting a street basketball tournament every year. Devonnta Mangum Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:23:09 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc209 [quote=Devonnta Mangum]dear sir or madam,I am a 14-year-old boy that would like to publish a book on my ideas. My title is AND1 legend Streetball.It\'s about a young man that is 13 and one brother and two older sisters that is 19, and the other one is 20-years-old. They were starting a street basketball tournament every year.[/quote] Not sure what you\'re wanting here... we don\'t publish books on this site. Follow the instructions in this article and do your homework! Sid Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:30:13 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc217 I don\'t want to give my book away (I\'m kind of secretive about it) but its a non-fiction sports book that would require alot of travel, and probably a significant amount of funding. How often, and how likely or unlikely is it for a publishing company to back a book like that from a first time author. Casey Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:01:51 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc218 [quote=Casey]How often, and how likely or unlikely is it for a publishing company to back a book like that from a first time author.[/quote] It\'s always difficult for a first time author. They want to know: 1) Will the book make THEM money? 2) How well can YOU market and sell the book? 3) What are YOUR credentials? If you are \"somebody\" who is known in the industry, then your chances are much better. If you\'re unknown or lack the credentials, then your odds are slim, unless you can prove that your book will sell and make them money. That\'s the key: Money! Sid Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:23:18 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc219 Hi, I\'m 17 and finished my book (called Victory Gate) a few months ago. I\'ve been umming and ahing for some time now as to what to do with the thing. The problem is, it doesn\'t slot neatly into any genre, making researching a suitable publisher difficult. I\'ll write a brief synopsis: Christopher Minos, prisoner number B156, is a convict at Victory Gate prison. This is all he has ever known: at around 20, his whole life has been within these impenetrable walls. This is all he knows. As Pride Week approaches, Chris\'s friends Badley and Thom plan a daring escape attempt, while strange psychological tests are carried out on Chris. Eventually, they will discover what lies beyond Victory Gate, and unearth the prison\'s secrets, why it was built, and their role in it. As you can see, it doesn\'t go into a synopsis terribly well, mostly because... it doesn\'t really have a genre. It is set in the future, but there are no cyborg prison guards - it could theoretically be classed as sci-fi, but that\'s not at all the focus. This is essentially a book about uncovering mysteries, and (eventually) society. Do you know of any publishers particularly interested in such unusual products? I can see why publishers would turn this down, since it\'s not immediately obvious to the consumer what it actually IS. Jamie Sat, 22 Sep 2007 07:06:42 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc221 Thanks for the good article Sid Smith. I have almost finished several books. I think the main reason I \'almost\' finish them is that I am afraid of the next step, publishing. Now that I see the next steps are not so shrouded in mystery, I will move forward instead of stalling out. Karen Sat, 22 Sep 2007 15:33:31 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc223 My grand daughter writes the prettiest poems I would like to get them published How can I do this? Sally Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:04:37 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc224 I understand the thing about doing your homework. But what I was wondering is also a fear is will getting my book published be really pricey to get started? I am afraid of doing all my homework, getting my book ready for submission and so forth to find out I really don\'t have the start up fees. Sue Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:50:35 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc227 [quote=Sally]My grand daughter writes the prettiest poems I would like to get them published How can I do this?[/quote] Self-publishing is perhaps your best option, but sending query letters to a few publishers wouldn\'t hurt. See if you can find any similar books (poems by young people) and make a note of the publisher. Send them a letter along with a couple of your granddaughter\'s poems and see what happens. Otherwise, you can publish the poems yourself for not a lot of money at places like Lulu. Sid Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:36:32 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc228 [quote=Sue]getting my book published be really pricey to get started? [/quote] If you budget for $1500-2000 to self-publish your book, you\'ll be in the right ball park (this includes having someone else design the cover and edit/format your book). If you do the cover design, editing and formatting yourself, you can self-publish your book for as little as $350. All self-publishing companies print books on demand (one at a time) so you should NEVER have to print a bunch of books at once. If any publisher tells you that you have to \"buy\" 2000 copies of your book up front, then run away as fast as you can. Sid Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:39:39 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc230 thanx for nice info... i have written some poems n small quotes n articles .. keepin evry stage of my age. now i want to ask that how should i know whatever i have written in my life is worth and good to publish. symphony Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:39:34 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc231 Hi. I am 32, married, ex-gay. I have already writen a book on this subject and I will present what one can do to become straight, no matter his beliefs. My book shows what psychology, sociology and philosophy presents for those who want to change their sexual desires. My book is writen in Portuguese because I live in Brasil but I can translate it and publish it in English. What do you have to say? I would like to receive some clues and tips on my inbox: claudiomultifocal@yahoo.com.br Claudio Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:12:17 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc232 i am 11 years old and i\'m writing 5 different books at the same time. one is called [i]the true story of Snow White[/i].But i\'m focusing on a fictional murder mystery named paperboy and i\'d like to send it to a publisher. what publisher would be interested? William Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:59:23 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc233 Is there a specific direction to take for publishing childrens books. I would like them to be readily available at our local schools. The books my kids bring home are terrible. kwestphal Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:33:55 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc238 I am a 13-year-old in the middle of a book that my friends think is genius. I\'ve had short stories published in the Anthology of Short Stories for Young Americans, but I\'m very interested in having my story published as a book. I\'ve read your article, but I\'m kind of clueless as to what kind of \"homework\" I need to do. Are there any publishers that would accept a 13-year-old\'s work? I need a little help here... Ashley Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:30:53 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc240 [quote=Ashley]I am a 13-year-old... Are there any publishers that would accept a 13-year-old\'s work?[/quote] Good question. Publishers generally look for \"seasoned\" authors who have previously published. Remember that the number one goal of a publisher is to make money. Your best bet is to look for an \"Indie\" publisher - a small publisher who is willing to gamble on a new author, and who might be willing to do more of the book marketing. Your greatest challenge, which may also be your greatest strength if you play things right, is marketing. If you can provide some proof or evidence that you can actively sell your book, then you\'ll have a much better chance of being published. Again, go to the bookstore, Amazon, or the library and look for books similar to yours. You can get the names of the publishers directly from the books. This is what I mean by \"doing your homework.\" Sid Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:32:49 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc243 I am a crime scene tech for a city in the U.S. I had an idea to write a compellation book of not only interesting cases, but the everyday life and drama that goes on in a crime lab. What do I need to do as far as changing real names and case information? I know I\'ll need permission from my department, but I was more concerned with the legalities for civil matters, and what publishers like to do in cases like these. CSI Tue, 02 Oct 2007 16:52:28 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc244 [quote=CSI]I was more concerned with the legalities for civil matters, and what publishers like to do in cases like these.[/quote] Sounds like a fascinating book, and one that could be wildly popular. I would let the publisher handle this task for you. They\'ll tell you exactly what you need to do to either get permission or alter the story. I\'d put together a strong query letter and send it to publishers who publish similar books (nonfiction). There are many good books available on writing query letters. Or, you can hire a ghostwriter/consultant to write the letter for you. The timing is good for a book like this. Sid Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:30:48 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc248 My non-fiction business book on product management is in its infancy (20 pages), so I\'d rather not divulge on the name now. I\'d like to the book to be no more than 150 pages. I always thought that I should first finish the book and then contact the publishers, but you are advising the opposite. My book will also be tied to a website. Should I stop where I am, sketch the website concept and contact publishers before going farther? Thanks so much for your recommendations. Jen Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:32:08 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc249 [quote=Jen]Should I stop where I am, sketch the website concept and contact publishers before going farther?[/quote] It depends... You may be better off NOT going with a publisher if you\'re just using the book as leverage to expand your business. They take forever to put your book into print, and then only push it for a couple of months. However, pick up a book on writing nonfiction book proposals and give it a shot. This way, you\'ll only need a couple of sample chapters written. You can keep writing while the publisher is thinking about it. The web site is a whole other topic on which I could write a book. Sid Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:22:45 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc251 I am interested in publishing a 25 page manual that is test specific at a certain college. I have heard rumors that the college is unhappy about the use of the name of the test in my marketing. Do you have any advice in regards to this issue? Michelle Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:07:54 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc253 Well, i\'m 16 and i live in Cuenca, Ecuador. I\'m writing the first draft of a novel (think it\'s a novel, anyway) about a guy\'s desire to be crazy. It\'s structured like a concept album, you know, like Sgt Peppers or the Wall: it doesn\'t follow the same narrative nor the same characters; its an insight about certain personalities that live within him and the conflicts that occur between them. Well, is it possible to publish a foreign-language strange-novel fully by internet? Of course i don\'t have the needed self confidence (i\'m 16, for god\'s sake!), and yeah, i\'ve won a couple of national teen contests, but, does that count? should i, after i finish revising it, just go and send it to every internet based spanish publisher i have found? if i\'ve been rejected, should i actually self-publish it? should i wait, trying to get experience, defying my mom\'s thoughts of \"get a true ambition\" with... being stagnant? Of course this text doesn\'t make any sense. Of course no answer will satisfy me. But, you know. What if. Thanks. Juan Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:12:53 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc257 I know there is a market for what I have written but now that I read this I got a great view on how to go about getting this book out there. Thanks. Sandra Sat, 06 Oct 2007 23:18:54 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc258 Hi there I am interested in publishing a book which is 290 pages.It start form 1st day of creation to exact date of Noah\'s floods. It tell exact date of Exodus when Moses led the Israelite out of Egypt.It tell exact day the Manna fell from heaven. Reader can found out exact day, date, month & year the first temple was built by Solomon. Exact day, date, month & year Christ died on the cross. Your Sincerely M Johal e mail majohal@googlemail.com Manjit Johal Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:54:57 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc263 i HAVE BEEN WRITING MY STORY FOR ABOUT 3 YRS NOW ABOUT AN ADOPTION AND RECONCILLIATION AFTER 27 YEARS WITH THE BIRTH CHILD, MOTHER AND FATHER IT TRULY IS A GREAT TRUE, TOUCHING STORY I AM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO HELP ME PUBLISH MY STORY MY EMAIL IS fabulosoforever@shaw.ca thank you SHARON Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:08:58 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc279 I want to write the response to M.Johal\'s previously cited work. It will include detailed criticisms of his research methods and common mistakes made in interpreting the Old Testament. I will try to make light of his exacting dates and twist the dates back onto themselves to make them appear to be pure fiction. I\'d like it to be 42 pages, but I wonder if it will be taken seriously then? Sid, who would you recommend as a publisher? Yours Truly, A. Toledo email: dontbother@dodgeit.com A. Toledo Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:25:51 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc280 I am trying to get started in writing a book. It is a true story and was a cover up. It is about a sexaul abuse that happend to a 7 year old boy over 9 years and more. In a Church in a boys club over 40 years ago , There where many that had been abused. But this is a story about one boy who\'s life was changed forever with torment and hell over 9 years.The pain he carried for over 30 year without telling anyone. This was brought to Court and the hurrahs and horror of the events that happend in those Hellish days so many years ago. One of the worst sexaul abuse and sick indivdual to prey on little boys. The lawyers findings and courts rulings how the church lies and how easy it was to cover up. And for those predators to get away with short sentences and the victims get life. With hell never ending for this victim as a growing man today and how his wife\'s greed destroyed his life with blackmail and fraud over the settlement. How he as a victim copes in life which he call\'s life in hell today .The pain and struggeles in life that never \"END\" that this predator and greed caused. A story that needs to be told so that this will never happen again to anyone. Micheal Catling Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:06:04 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc281 I am trying to get started in writing a book. It is a true story and was a cover up. It is about a sexaul abuse that happend to a 7 year old boy over 9 years and more. In a Church in a boys club over 40 years ago , There where many that had been abused. But this is a story about one boy who\'s life was changed forever with torment and hell over 9 years.The pain he carried for over 30 year without telling anyone. This was brought to Court and the hurrahs and horror of the events that happend in those Hellish days so many years ago. One of the worst sexaul abuse and sick indivdual to prey on little boys. The lawyers findings and courts rulings how the church lies and how easy it was to cover up. And for those predators to get away with short sentences and the victims get life. With hell never ending for this victim as a growing man today and how his wife\'s greed destroyed his life with blackmail and fraud over the settlement. How he as a victim copes in life which he call\'s life in hell today .The pain and struggeles in life that never "END" that this predator and greed caused. A story that needs to be told so that this will never happen again to anyone. Thanks email: mausi1022@yahoo.com Micheal Catling Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:19:40 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc288 HELLO. I\'m 13 years old,and i\'ve been planning in writing a book for years,i\'m sure i can do it, but i am not sure how much money i would make. It\'s gonna be a romance/fiction book. Do you have any idea how moch money i would make if it were a good book? Aska Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:22:39 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc289 HELLO. I\'m 13 years old,and i\'ve been planning in writing a book for years,i\'m sure i can do it, but i am not sure how much money i would make. It\'s gonna be a romance/fiction book. Do you have any idea how moch money i would make if it were a good book Aska Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:24:58 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc292 Is it possible to go straight to a publisher without first going through an agent? I finished my book in August, and have been thoroughly researching, but it seems that publishers prefer authors to go through an agent. Also, I am a new author. What is my best bet? Sarah Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:25:55 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc294 [quote=Sarah]Is it possible to go straight to a publisher without first going through an agent?[/quote] Answer: Yes... look at independent (small) publishers. There a a couple of good small publisher associations who can provide you with a list of small publishers. Check out www.spannet.org. Sid Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:05:02 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc295 I am turning seventee in December and have been writing short stories, poems and essays since i was in the first grade. I finally decided to write my first book and am eight chapters into it. I want to look for an illustartor and publisher... but not submit my work yet, as i am not done. However, people tell me that to just look for this information at such an early stage in the writing of my book is ridiculous. People tell me that I should focus on finishing my story first. I have also been told that having close friends and family members critiquing my book before it is copyrighted is also a bad idea. But these are people that I would trust with my life and I feel that the need for improvement is great... no matter how well you write. I do not want to submit a book to a publisher if it won\'t attract any readers and that is why I have other people critique it. Am i right or wrong in making these choices? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! tabitha Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:06:13 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc296 [quote=Aska]Do you have any idea how moch money i would make if it were a good book[/quote] You could make millions. You could also make absolutely nothing. If you\'re focused on the money instead of the writing, then write nonfiction books and become an entrepreneur. There is far more money in nonfiction than fiction. Sid Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:12:48 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc297 [quote=tabitha]Am i right or wrong in making these choices? Any advice would be greatly appreciated![/quote] You\'re certainly going against the grain, but there is no definitive \"right\" or \"wrong\" way to do anything. The question is whether or not what you\'re doing is EFFECTIVE. If the best way for you to finish your book is to employ an illustrator, then go for it. In most cases such a search at this point is little more than a diversion from the real work at hand- writing. Don\'t bother looking for a publisher until your book is written and fully edited. People you know will rarely give you an unbiased review of your book. Again, this more often than not creates a distraction from actually writing the book. Expect to complete at least 3 drafts BEFORE sending your book to an editor for review. Have an independent and experienced editor review your book before sending it to publishers. Sid Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:19:40 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc298 Hey Im a 12 year old girl who lives in st. joseph, missouri. I am wanting to publish a book but need a little bit of help. I am in the process of writing it and it is turning out great. The problem is when Im done with the book what happens next? I need someone to help me publish it. So help me out, I wont let ya down. This will be a great book. Katy Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:22:44 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc299 Ok here is another question. How much money would I get if I published a book? Its gonna be a sespenceful, friendship story. Help me out. Katy Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:24:53 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc300 Hi... Just a few questions so I can get turned in the right direction. I want to write a non-fiction book about a circumstance in my life that affects millions every day. Mostly I think it would be useful in ministry work and parents dealing with the same thing. My goal is to help children and paretns with this book. I have never written before and am not sure where to start...do I pitch the idea first or write it first then pitch it? Anything would be helpful. Thanks! Trese Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:14:03 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc305 Hi, I\'m almost thirteen and I love writing, I\'m in the midle of a medieval fiction book. What I want to know is (1) if I need an editor where do I find one? My grammar isn\'t the best and I know that I need someone to help me in that department. (2) Is there anyone that will read my story and tell me if I\'m good enough to even go through with this since I don\'t have money to throw away if I\'m not good enough? I\'d love someone to tell me if I can do it or not, my teacher seems to think that I\'m great along with some friends but I don\'t want to waste money on something if I\'m not good enough. I\'ll continue to write whether or not, I just want to know if I\'m going to be able to get published. Thanks much. -Hailey Hailey Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:11:52 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc309 Dear Sir/Madam What are your thoughts on a travel book detailing backpacking experiences from South America, Indonesia and Russia. Is there a big market for this type of book?? I am planning further expeditions, treks, hikes etc. is it worth putting the experience down on paper in a biographical account...? Broad question I know, any advice would be helpful. Kind regards Leigh Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:59:26 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc312 I am nearly Fifteen Years old. I have been writing books, but never publishing. I wrote a book and thought it was horrid and dull. I am currently writing a book on a young male who is stuck on an island and has been sucked infused with strong and dark powers. He has the option of choosing to keep or throw away his powers. I won\'t spill to much out but he has to fight his two closest friends in order to stay alive. Alot more of it is more interesting then I have written here. I have done some \"Homework\" and none of the sites I have visited are quite \"Professional\". I want to be able to self-publish the book, but the problem is getting money. I have a part time job, but I don\'t make enough to do a self-published book. And a question probably some may ask, if I were to self-publish the book, how would I go about selling the book, etc. I have looked into \"Indie\" publishers but as I said, none seem very professional. I will try a few and see how it goes. The book I am nearly finished with is approximately 457 pages. Thank you for your time, Syle. Syle Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:15:27 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc313 Hi Sid, I am in the process of writing a creative cocktail book. Along with recipes, there will be bartender stories, a few drink photos, and tips in the side bar. When I send sample chapters to a publisher, is it best if they have already been put together by a designer? Do you know if there is a computer program or template out there that would help me make it look \"pretty?\" I\'m a good writer, but design is not my forte. I am hoping you will tell me that the editor takes care of that part. Thanks, amelia amelia Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:00:19 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc314 [quote=amelia] Do you know if there is a computer program or template out there that would help me make it look "pretty?" [/quote] Hi Amelia. There are what\'s called book designers. They\'ll design both the interior and exterior (cover) of a book. Because these folks can be costly, you might consider hiring someone to help you do a \"mock up\" of a chapter. The programs these designers use (Adobe InDesign and Quark) cost over $1,000. Then, send a query letter (basically sales letter) with the mock up to carefully selected publishers to see if they bite. www.spannet.org has a list of resources, both small publishers and designers. Sid Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:08:37 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc317 dear auther my book is about a secret passage that is hidden on a old dirt road they are 2 boys one 10 and one 20 Dallas Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:29:15 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc321 Dear Sir or madam, I am a nine ten year old girl that would like to publish a book with 52 pages and it is called \"Big world,small place.\" It is realist fiction.I think people will like my book because I put a lot of detail into it.Please write back if you have questions or if you want to publish or help publish the book please write back. I visit this website any other day.I come on mostly.....ehhhhhh.....twice or three times a week.Thank You. Courtney Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:35:52 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc322 Sorry sir or madam, I am ten years old.Thank You. Courtney Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:37:08 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc323 [quote=Courtney]I am ten years old.Thank You.[/quote] How wonderful that you wrote a book! Unfortunately, we don\'t publish books. Here is one resource I found, though: http://www.ucalgary.ca/%7Edkbrown/writings.html If you\'d like to publish your story online (not in print) I\'d be happy to do so on this site. I could create a special area for stories like yours. Best wishes on a fabulous writing career. Sid Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:07:49 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc336 I am 11 years old and starting to write a chapter book. My friend in doing the illustrations. I have started not long ago and I am going to end it the begining of febuary. I am looking for a publisher Alexandra Morin Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:01:47 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc340 I write poetry and I would like to publish my book. I\'m not sure if I need to copy right my poems. Any information would be helpful. Thank you, Blanca Heras Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:48:35 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc342 Hi! Well, this is my first time on a publishing website and I haven\'t been necessarily writing a \"story\"...yet. But, I have been picking up some ideas here and there. I just wanted to ask one question. WHen I do finish a story, where is the place to start publishing it? Thank you so much! Leslie Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:26:48 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc348 I have been writing more along the lines of short stories. I have not quite placed myself along the lines of writing a novel. My question is if publishing short stories would be different as opposed publishing to novels. Thank you. Matthew Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:11:59 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc351 Well hi, I\'ve had been 2 years in the USA as an Au Pair. I wrote for my Host children Kids books, and my Collage teacher and my Host parents told me to try to publish them. So well I would like to. Now my question - would I ever get an answer if I send a query letter over the ocean (from Germany to America)- since it is written in English. Would any publisher answer if her had to send it back to Germany? Or is there any way to send them a mail with the query letter Maria Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:30:29 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc355 I have a non fiction story that my grab someone. I know it sounds cleache. Did I spell that right. All I know is I am a 70\'s kid who\'s father is and Arm\'s dealer who grew up in LA and ended up in MN. A lot has happened since then. At least from what I hear. Divorce (1980), Jail....etc. What can I say other than my life was pretty F\'D up. You know what it all happened. Iy\'s not Scarface, but it was pretty F\'D up. Like I said my Dad is a freekin Arms dealer and I grew up with it. I have LA stores and MN stories that should never be talked about. I am at the point in my life that I need to atk about it, just don\'t know how. Really messed up is all I can say. Tony Alva, where are you these days? I would love to know. -Tim Tim E Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:16:06 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc372 I\'m wondering how on earth do you self-publish a book. I\'m only twelve years old and i have just finished writing a fantasy book called The Parker Chronicles. I\'m afraid that i won\'t be able to get it published beause of my age. isaac Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:02:39 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc374 I am writing a movie script about these two girls that were both put up for adoption when they were younger and now they are older and they switched lives because they looked alike and so on. And I was wondering, once I am done writing the screenplay can I write a book about it and do you have any websites that I can go to that tell and show you the formats for both a book and a screenplay? Reply back- thanks hannah Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:00:23 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc375 Is there a big advantage in using a publisher through an agent as opposed to submitting to a smaller, independent company yourself? My worst fear of agents is them only finding me a publisher that wishes to completely alter my work. Teyverus Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:58:22 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc377 [quote=Teyverus]My worst fear of agents is them only finding me a publisher that wishes to completely alter my work.[/quote] Agents want to get you published. They won\'t get paid unless you have a contract with the publisher. Most publishers WILL alter your book (offer recommendations for rewrites), but if your book requires too much work they won\'t contact with you. This should be the LEAST of your fears! Go... find an agent. Sid Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:44:33 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc378 [quote=isaac]I\'m afraid that i won\'t be able to get it published beause of my age.[/quote] Hate to say it, but you\'re probably right. You can self-publish your book on the cheap at www.lulu.com. Your best chance of getting published is to find a publisher who actively looks for books written by young adults. Unfortunately, the only such publisher I know of went out of business. It\'s just too big of a risk for them. Just keep writing. If you keep going and never look back, then you will almost certainly be published by the time you\'re in your mid-20\'s. In the mean time, enjoy the process of writing. Sid Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:47:53 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc381 ia m 10 years old and my title is sam moves (i am going to make a series called what is perfect ) it is a girl who live in texes but her dad gets a new job in ohio so she move all the way to ohio and has to start a new life wwith her mom dad brother and her dog any ideas if so email me at iloveshe1997@gmail.com devlin Thu, 06 Dec 2007 22:18:39 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc394 We have a web site ( www.californiawinemagazine.com )about California Wine Adventures. Part of this site includes a dime novel about the Zin Avenger. I am just about done with the final chapter of a series or dime novel adventure stories that could easily exceed 20 books. We are publishing these on the web as a part of the marketing effort for our web site and plan to self publish a few hundred copies for promotional purposes. Friends that have been reading this say that I should try to publish this in the mainstream publishing world. Should I self publish more copies to give to publishing houses for review? Should I include ISBNs and bar codes? Zin Avenger Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:36:36 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc396 [quote=Zin Avenger]Should I self publish more copies to give to publishing houses for review? Should I include ISBNs and bar codes?[/quote] ISBN/Bar code is only necessary if you want to sell the book through Amazon, book stores, or to libraries. Don\'t just send a copy of the book to publishers. Research publishers and literary agents. Send them a well-written letter with the book. Include factual data - how many books have been sold/downloaded? How many people are in your primary target market? Publishers are interested in making money. Your best bet may be small publishers, so talk to them as well. Sid Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:18:54 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc397 i have a number of drawings (illustration) that i want to publish in a book i want to know the process moe Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:39:04 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc398 Sid: I\'m working on a book and I just hit the 100 page mark. I am aiming at just twice that number. I am a little confused as how to go about publishing it. I am also leary about giving out details on it as someone just might take off with it and write a fictional account of what is actually a very very true story. Even now I am a bit nervous talking about it. I\'ve had a couple people read the first few pages now and it\'s really peaked their interest. I\'d like to go into details but don\'t want anyone to steal my work. How nice it would be to get a publisher to help me out with it money wise. It looks like a self-publishing deal but can you self-publish and hit the new york best sellers market at the same time? Or do you need a major publisher for that? I\'d like to go into details, but someone might snatch it up as quickly as I write it out here. I guess I won\'t know until I manage to squeeze out that 2nd hundred pages or so. Thanks for your daily reminders. - Perry perry Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:46:34 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc447 Dear mam or mr ,im 11yrs old and i want to write a book.I want to be a writer and be sucessful.But i cant find a affordable price to make a book most of them are like $500 dollars for 30 books .And they are too exspensive.Do you know where i can get an affordable price? lyn Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:05:38 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc463 I\'ve been published once and self-published twice. Another great means of locating the \"right\" publisher is to pick up a copy of [i]Writer\'s Market[/i]. As Sid said, choose publishers who publish your type of book and send out at least 5 query letters. If you are rejected, don\'t take it to heart, Richard Bach’s [i]Jonathan Livingston Seagull[/i] was rejected 140 times and Margaret Mitchell’s [i]Gone With the Wind[/i] 38 times. Carol Denbow, author [i]\"A Book Inside, Writing, publishing, and selling your story.\"[/i] (2008) Carol Denbow Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:59:52 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc469 im only 13 and i am so cloose to being published i hope it all works out. Michael Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:05:23 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc470 common moan there has to be something besides that you can write about. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:06:37 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc552 Wow, im 13 too. Im not too close to publishing yet but im worried about it. How much will it cost to publish. Im not the richest person in the world and im worried that i wont be able to afford publishing. But i know that if i publish my book, the readers will surely love it. Please Help. Nicolas Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:58:48 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc553 Also, if you are a young writer like me, you can contact me at nikster9@mail.com. I would like to hear from you guys who are just like me. :) Nicolas Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:11:19 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc565 I went on the internet some time back to look for a publishing company. The website asked for a small description of what the book is about. I did and also gave them my contact informaton. Sometime after that I received an email from someone to send my full manuscipt to an address at some apartment in New York. I didnt do my research to find out if this was legit. My question is, What can an author do to insure that the book is his before sending it out to the world or any publishing company? Thanks!!! pologa Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:27:46 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc608 I\'m not a professional or anything like that so this is just my opinon, but I think the reason why people say you should have those close to you critique your book is because they will be more likely to try to spare your feelings so you won\'t always get an honest answer. If you know they\'ll be straightfoward with you, I don\'t think it\'ll hurt to let them look it over. As far as an illustrator goes, I think it depends on you and your story. I\'m trying to write a novel trilogy, but since I\'m more used to writing manga and the story has several charcters I\'m finding it usful to do character sketches first, which are helping me develop thier personalities. In books illustrations help set the mood for a story, so it\'s not a bad thing to keep in mind while your writing. Go ahead and look at some publishers and illustrators, but don\'t commit yourself to one of either until you feel you book is ready. Again, this is my opinon as an unpublished writer, so don\'t feel obligated to follow it and feel free to blast it to pieces ^_^. WolvenDragon Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:22:55 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc612 I have a great idea a history about my self life witch since i came to the us i being trought a lot of troubles and maybe if i can share in a book immigrat people can relize what really is this country and show some of the law and educate and maybe you can help me out. twinsco@live.com Pedro Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:57:04 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc631 For several years I have been toying with the idea of writing my life story. Unfortunatly for me, It reads something like a soap opera. I can\'t seem to pin down which aspects of my life I should write about. I was an abused child, and even have some memories of when I was a very young child during the abuse. I\'ve run the gambit, so to speak, when it comes to abuse. Physical, sexual and emotional abuse spanning 14 years. Yet I don\'t want that to be the focus of my Book so much as the psychological effect and thought processes I went through. Is there a market still, for this kind of work? Every small part of it seems connected to the other, and its hard to cut it down. As I\'ve only gotten a short way through the Book itself, I find myself wondering if I am wasting my time. Should I finish it, write out everything (even if it is too much) before sending querries to a publisher? Does the concept seem worthy enough to contact a publisher before it is completed? And as it is my life story and true, will a publisher require proof? Records or Police Reports? I have no problem suppling them, but they are an added expense. Any advice would be helpful. Melinda Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:02:15 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc668 Sid, Your advice was very helpful but for some reason seems to attract quite a few very young authors. Well I’m 39 and dream of writing half way decent adventure novels (Like Clive Cussler). I have started a few books and completed several short stories. If you add up all the words its enough to make one good sized book-if I could just stick with one good idea at a time. The book I need to finish is a fictional story about one guy in Iraq slowly losing his friends and his mind. I’ve been their twice so a lot is based on real events but the general story line is fiction. I hope this keeps me out of trouble. My question is: what is the best (cheapest) way to copyright or protect my work before I send it out to everyone. William william Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:19:03 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc670 [quote=william]Sid, What is the best (cheapest) way to copyright or protect my work before I send it out to everyone [/quote] Yes... many young writers. Isn\'t it fabulous? To everyone: We DO NOT publish books. We are a resource for writers. PLEASE do not ask us to recommend publishers, find you a publisher, or publish your book! Now, to your question. Simply go to http://www.copyright.gov It\'s all there for you in pretty plain English. I can\'t give you legal advice without getting into trouble, but your questions will be answered within moments on the government site. Good luck! Sid Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:43:13 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc674 My mother wrote a novel based on a true story. She has passed away now and I would like publish it. Do you have any suggestions for me. Tonya Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:39:56 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc675 My mother wrote a novel based on a true story. She has passed away since then, and I would like to get it published. Do you have any advice for me. Tonya Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:51:07 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc676 My mother wrote a novel based on a true story. She has passed away since then, and I would to get it published. Do you have any advice for me? Tonya Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:54:13 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc694 I\'ve heard that publishing companies are more willing to negotiate contracts with Literary Agencies rather than dealing with the individual personally. If this is true then where would be a reliable place to search for agencies? If it is not true then is a literary agent still necessary? Kellie Mon, 12 May 2008 12:15:02 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc695 Do you need an agent? It depends on the publishing company, your publishing history, and the quality of your book. Check the publishing company\'s web site for submission guidelines. Do a Google search for Literary Agents -- lots there! An agent can definitely help if you\'re a newbie. NEVER pay an agent up front. They get paid a percentage (usually 15%) of your advance. They don\'t get paid if you don\'t get a book deal. That\'s why they\'re picky. Sid Mon, 12 May 2008 12:38:49 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc696 I have written a story about my life that i would like to share with alot of younger teens who have some or all of the same problems i have had in my life i havent compleated it yet but this book i guarentee will let abused and hurt teens that there not the only teens and what dont kill them will definetly make them stronger if there willing to move on with there lives and lead there own life . please get back to me i would love nothing more then to inspire young teens with my life story. Thank you Rebecca Rebecca S Thu, 15 May 2008 19:06:21 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc697 Rebecca, Good for you! When you say \"get back to me\" I\'m not sure what you mean We don\'t publish books at this web site. Also, you should complete your book, run through 3-4 edits (at a minimum), and learn how to write a killer query letter if you want any publishers to pay attention to you. This goes for everyone: edit the heck out of your writing before submitting anything to a publisher! Sid Thu, 15 May 2008 20:07:27 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc731 Hi I\'m an eleven-year old girl and I am a korean. I wanna publish a book with my own story. How do we publish a book :?: please tell me... I really want to publish it :!: My grammer is all right and I can do English well, so just tell me the publisher and how to publish it! It is a nice story of friendship. Sarah Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:06:34 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc754 I really want a book published but I never feel like my writing is good enough to make it. When I\'m in the middle of writing one it sounds the best, but then I read it over and I don\'t really like it. Any suggestions?? :) emma Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:42:20 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc755 Emma, that\'s good news, and it\'s normal. It means that you have a good eye for what works and what doesn\'t. Now you understand why most novels go through 6, 8, or even a dozen or more rewrites before the author feels good enough to submit the book to a publisher. Just ask yourself what needs to happen to improve the book. You may rewrite whole chapter, remove or add characters, or even change the plot. That\'s OK. You\'re on the right track by questioning your writing. And here\'s one more tip... very few writers (if any) ever feel that their writing is \"good enough\" or complete. Sid Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:51:31 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc818 Hello, my name is Mahalia and I am 14years of age. I would love to publish a book called \"Am I Innocent or Not?\" It is about a girl named Arora Velvet Rose, and her two friends Keira Rose and Velvet Bathory. All three of them witness a crime. Arora gets caught while her friends say they have no part i neven knowing who she is. Arora goes through tough times but makes it. I would really love to do this. I love to write. I have alrady started it. Still working on it and it will be ready to edit, then type in about 3-6 months. Please get back to me. Thank-you. Mahalia Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:49:12 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc826 I don\'t know whether I can can believe this Nausheen Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:11:09 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc837 I sent in my query letter a couple days ago. What should I do if I want to \'apply\' to another publisher that I just found, and think I might have better chances with? Can I send queries to several at once--or only one? The problem is time. As I know that, for the most part, getting a reply can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months, how can I decide tht I didn\'t get approved and it\'s time to send out a new query to a new publisher? Thankyou. anon. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:58:37 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc853 I\'am 33 will be 34 in Oct. It is all was been one of my Dreames is to become a writer. I did not finish High school I got married and have been for almost 13 years and two beatful kids jennifer randell Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:11:19 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc919 Hello: I was just wondering how a new writer can protect their submitted works when giving submissions to publishing companies? Thank you, Angela Angela Harrell Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:14:47 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc1012 Hi, Im a young adult who has an auto-biography that would shock the world. Many people tell me that i should write a book, but i have no clue on how to get started. i would like to find a publisher, but have no experince in this field!! Im just a girl with a story to tell,,, can u help me? Antoinette Scott Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:35:19 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc1167 I am 14 and have written a first draft for a book and I have started to go in and modify. My main concern at this point is that, even though I am willing to do just about anything to market the thing, will my age work against me? Also, will the fact that it is probably going to end up in the 125,000 word range hurt me that badly? Natcher Pruett Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:07:06 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc1236 Hello, My name is E. I have been writting since the fith grade and making up stories for as long as I can remember. I have a great interest in getting published but I\'m not too sure how to go about and I really don\'t want to be known... Really and truely I would like very much to stay nothing more than a pen name beneath the title. My books vary considerably in genre, but one most liked by my friends is called \"Blood on Her Wings.\" A story of a fallen angel who is owned by a demon, and has fallen in love with a human. If you would like more detail please let me know, or if you would like to hear about a different book(I have several if that doesn\'t sound interesting) please email me at: stars_wish@live.com Please and thank you- E.E.B. E.E.B. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:56:44 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc1377 I am in the process of writing almost 6 different stories. I recently decided I would like to make a book based on true events. I have the hardest time though! I have written tons of stories in the past....but cannot seem to focus on just one. I am seventeen, 18 in March. I would really love some tips on how I can actually finish a story and not go all over writing more than one. Any tips would be awesome! All my ideas are good, but I want to actually publish one, not work on them and keep stopping. Thank you, B.B.M. Brooke Marquette Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:13:45 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc1418 Alriite ii couldnt really concentrate on this article you wrote ( no offsence) && since im 11 its gonna be hard to find a publsiher that will take meh seruoisly! My Book is about: The Earth went dark the sun barly shiined && the only lights were the ones across the lake no one dared to go over the lake cause the ones that did got killed you could hear bombing,screams and gunshots go off,no one knew where they come from though... Beckii-11 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:03:28 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc1510 My name is Frankie Moore and i am trying to publish a poem book called thoughts from within. it is a book that is true it tells about all the things i have been through in the past. frankie moore Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:13:18 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc1551 hi my name is phoebe and i have a book (Happy Birthday To Everyone?)and i would like to be published. i\'m not that old, i\'m 8. well i\'m not finshed but i\'ll be done on 2-28-09. phoebe Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:26:57 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc1597 I\'m a man who writes in my spare time, mostly things of a humorous nature. In the past few months I have written enough to put a book together. Some ideas come from watching others, sometimes the words come to me in the middle of the night - but everyone of them are light and funny. I think they could make a great book for people going on airplanes,or in a doctor\'s office, etc. They are all short reads to make you smile, and brighten up your day! However, I don\'t have a clue as to how to get a publisher to look at them. I am hoping I can get someone to look them over and tell me if they think I have a chance of someone being interested in purchasing them and compliling them into a book. I have very little money to spend. They are currently just typed on separate pieces of paper, nothing in a book of any type yet! Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Jim Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:13:43 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc1934 I written a book with Chauncey Bailey and I would like to get it publish.. avunda ambers Mon, 18 May 2009 23:17:14 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc2171 A story of an 11-year old Army Junior Secondary School, class 2 student hacked to death by a mechanic\\driver in the streets of Lagos, Nigeria. The afterward of this unfortunate event is worth capturing in a book. Afolayan Adebiyi Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:04:14 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc2299 dear anyone who is getting this letter my story is about a family that has got murdered and the murder remains a mystery but i think later in my book i\'m not really finished yet and i\'m still thinking of whats going to happen next any way i just wanna know can any one at any age publish a book. elizabeth Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:54:12 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc2344 I\'m 17 years old and I\'ve written several books. I was thinking about submitting a couple to see if someone would like to represent them for publishing, but I\'m kind of worried that they will not do it because of my age. Do you think this would be a factor in my ability to be published or not? Lani Haynes Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:32:01 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/working-with-publishers/how-to-find-publisher-book-publishing/#josc2399 I am working on a book about my life. I want to hide the people in the book so i wont expose anyone and do any harm to them but it will be the truth.iam also working on a cookbook. Can you help me with any advice you may have about writting these books and what i can do to help it become better anything all help is welcomed. Chermese Williams Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:31:12 +0100