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Friday, 18 September 2009

How to Find a Publisher for Your First Book

 

Finding a publisher can be very strenuous. In fact, it may even be harder than actually writing the book itself.

There are three things to remember when finding a publisher for your book:

1) These things take time, even Stephen King was not signed the first night. Be patient, book publishers are quite busy and may take a while to get back to you. Just keep positive, if your book is good a publisher will sign you.

2) Start big and work down. Submit your book to the largest publisher first, then work yourself downward. Chances are, if a large publisher signs you the more money you will see in return. However, don't get too stressed when the first notice comes and says you are not signed, there are many other publishers who would love to see a new book come their way.

3) An easy way to get started yourself, if you do not wish to mess with publishers, is to find a publishing company who will do it for free without the advertising. A great place to start looking is at cafepress.com. They have a great selection of book styles and offer a great pricing for Self Publishing.

The most important thing to remember while looking for a publisher is to stay positive and keep trying. There are many publishers in this world and at least one is bound to sign you.

How to Find a Publisher for Your First Book is written by Gary R. Hess, an author and owner of the website Famous Quotes This article may be used free of charge by keeping this bio intact. 

 

 

 

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its a novel.a family wit up side downz and how to find solution
susan  - publishing book     |24.185.237.xxx |2009-09-25 18:14:43
You did not add that no publishing company will even reply to an unpublished
author without an agent sending them your material. Sorry guys. I've tried.
Believe me, no legit book publishing company will even open your synopsis
without it being submitted by an literary agency.
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susan  - publishing book   |24.185.237.xxx |2009-10-02 12:13:23
I was speaking of regular book publishing companies, of course. Not
self-publishing. For those who can afford it self-publishing is the way to go.
Enas  - my very first book   |75.4.144.xxx |2009-10-13 23:41:08
I am very curious to know how much it could cost...I am writing a book and
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I want to retain full independance, i just want the book
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susan bowes  - susan   |24.185.237.xxx |2009-10-23 16:06:34
You could go to a regular print store in order to print a book up. It shouldn't
be too expensive. Look in the yellow pages for your nearest print shop.
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