What are good publishing companies?

I'm writing a book and hoping to know where to publish it?

I want to know any recommended companies you may have and some from experience.

I've heard that some companies will steal your ideas and others you will lose ownership of the book and ideas!

I want to avoid that and find a trustworthy company that will publish my book.What are good publishing companies?
You're actually going to want to find an agent first. Here's how.



Getting a book published is a long process that may very well take years.



Starting by actually writing the book. Ignore the logistics of getting published until you are done. You might put together a great marketing plan but all that will come to a grinding halt when you realize that you have nothing to market.



1. The first thing to do is to completely finish your book. When I say completely I mean having edited it within an inch of its life, having someone else edit it, and then edit it again. Make sure the book is the best that it can be. If you don't feel up to the task of editing then there are companies that will. Mind you, these companies are expensive. It cost about $1000 dollars to have the average 50,000 word book edited. Also, as a writer it is in your best interest to learn how to edit your own work.



2. Do the research on how to write a query letter. This is the hardest part because you have to take a 50,000 word or more book and sell it in one page. Do no skimp on this part because it is what gets you through the door. The very first thing literary agents see is your query letter. No matter how brilliant your book is, if you bomb the query letter then you will be rejected. Also, research how to write a synopsis since literary agents may also request that and an outline.



3. Decide what genre you're book is. Research the different genres and match your book to the best one. Be as accurate as possible because agencies tend to only represent certain genres and you don't want to submit your adult thriller novel to an agent that represents children's literature. This is another sure fire way to be rejected.



4. Research different literary agents. My suggestion is to use Writer's Market. Narrow down your list to agencies that are, I. accepting new submissions and II. represent your specific genre. Once you have done this read each agencies submission guidelines carefully. Don't assume that all guidelines are the same. They are not. The guidelines vary from agency to agency. Many agencies have several agents and ask that you only submit to one. Query the agent that represents your genre.



5. Submit your novel according to the guidelines and prepare to wait. It may take months to hear a response from an agency. Once you are signed with agency they will do the work of finding you a publisher (here comes another part of publishing, developing your writing platform*). The time from agency signing to actually publishing can take about a year, give or take.



Do's: Finish and edit your novel, research each agency thoroughly, follow the submissions guideline thoroughly, perfect your query letter and synopsis, be patient this takes time



Don'ts: Keep calling the agency to see if they received your query, send your manuscript unless they request it or unless the submission guidelines SAY its okay, pay money upfront to any agent or publisher



Good Luck!!



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