I would prefer books and novels publishing companies instead of magazines and newspapers... Thanks..Does anybody know what are the book publishing companies based in singapore?
I'd advise you to check your local phone directory or to go to your local libary and to ask them for help.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Dallas or New York to open up a publishing company? 10 points?
My girlfriend and I are either thinking about moving to Dallas or New York,Ny to start our life together. Being that i'm opening a publishing company soon
What place would be better suited for that?
.
Each city has it's own advantages and its kinda a difficult decision to make.
Dallas is known for having many successful companies and fortune 500 companies, while New York, Ny is New York.
Opinions plz?Dallas or New York to open up a publishing company? 10 points?
NYC.Dallas or New York to open up a publishing company? 10 points?
Yes New York City is New York even with all the glitz
BUT Texas has no income tax, cost of living is cheaper, climate is much better, population is growing, more corporations moving there, and life is a little slower and more relaxing.
If you're young and just starting out it's a no brainer - TEXAS
What place would be better suited for that?
.
Each city has it's own advantages and its kinda a difficult decision to make.
Dallas is known for having many successful companies and fortune 500 companies, while New York, Ny is New York.
Opinions plz?Dallas or New York to open up a publishing company? 10 points?
NYC.Dallas or New York to open up a publishing company? 10 points?
Yes New York City is New York even with all the glitz
BUT Texas has no income tax, cost of living is cheaper, climate is much better, population is growing, more corporations moving there, and life is a little slower and more relaxing.
If you're young and just starting out it's a no brainer - TEXAS
What is the parent company of Bloomsbury book publishing company?
I am doing a project for college and I am wondering if disney owns the Bloomsbury book publishing company. Is it disney? Thanks everyone!What is the parent company of Bloomsbury book publishing company?
http://www.bloomsbury.com/info/default.a鈥?/a>
Looks like they (i.e., Bloomsbury Publishing PLC) *are* the parent company (independent publisher).
~Dr. B.~What is the parent company of Bloomsbury book publishing company?
I know Hyperion is Disney, but I don't think Bloomsbury is.
http://www.bloomsbury.com/info/default.a鈥?/a>
Looks like they (i.e., Bloomsbury Publishing PLC) *are* the parent company (independent publisher).
~Dr. B.~What is the parent company of Bloomsbury book publishing company?
I know Hyperion is Disney, but I don't think Bloomsbury is.
Where can i find publishing companies for a new book?
First have to make strong suggestion you read the first section (only, for now) of a current edition of The Writer's Market: "How to Publish."
Read it until you know it all, very very well. [ADD: It's online too, safe link: http://www.writersmarket.com though it costs $3.99/month to read all of it. But you can at least take a look.]
If you can't afford it, study it at a public library, and make notes and copy pages (free there) of all relevant pages.
This is necessary to publish properly. [ADD: if you don't know already]
There are several steps to follow before deciding on either agent, editor or publisher.
After you know all of them and have checked via links in book who is reputable in the field you want to publish, THEN look up names of agents or publishers, and follow steps you then know.
It's a lot of work and takes time.
Be patient, persistent and optimistic in the face of rejections. I got a whole lot of rejections before publication; then job as journalist, published lots of short fiction, one play to success and some bad poems. By then things were a lot easier %26amp; remain so.
If you're wanting to 'self-publish,' realize that for most authors, that is a dead-end; you won't see your books in bookstores unless you have lots of capital, connections and can self-promote a good quality extremely well. Since vanity press doesn't offer any editing, promotion and sometimes give you a product not really agreed to, it is a very dicey thing to do. I alway advise against that.
If you have yet to have anything at all in print, suggest you try for a short piece published (even for free) via local paper, local lit publication, contest (they usually cost a readers' fee); any venue you find. This is for something to show prospective agents. They like to see that you have successfully had a piece published before.
Best of luck with all...Where can i find publishing companies for a new book?
Writer's Market is a great book that lists Agents, Publishers and Editors as well as all kinds of other resources. I would try to get an agent to represent you before I went looking ofr publishers . . .Where can i find publishing companies for a new book?
Edit your book several times to make it the best it can be, type it in proper manuscript form (visit http://www.writersdigest.com to find out what is needed), consider joining a local writer's group to get feedback from other would-be writers, and get it proofread by someone who knows what they are doing (don't rely just on spellcheck). Edit it some more.
There are a tiny number of publishers that accept unsolicited manuscripts (those that don't go through a literary agent), so getting an agent first is a really good idea.
At the library or bookstore is Guide to Literary Agents, published by Writer's Digest, or Bowker's Literary Marketplace (or visit http://www.agentquery.com). Look for agents that specialize in your genre, and are looking for new clients. Read, and follow, their submission guidelines. In those books will be 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 deserves to be published. You have only that one-page letter to wow the agent, so take the time to make it a good one. 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.
Good luck!Where can i find publishing companies for a new book?
It's best to have a self-publisher when you want to publish immediately. You don't have to go through the hassle of having your manuscript edited and approved. In self-publishing, you have full-control of your story.
Self-publishers also offer marketing services for your book if you don't want to do it yourself. But then, even JK Rowling does her own book promotions. NO one can best promote the book than the book author.
There are different schools of thought about self-publishing. Here's my two cents: be very careful in choosing the right one. Work with a self-publisher that is known for its integrity and excellence in service.
Click on the link below to get a FREE book publishing guide. This will walk you through the whole process.
http://www.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.鈥?/a>
I hope this answer helps you.
Good luck to your publishing journey.
Booklover1020
http://booklover1020.wordpress.com/
Read it until you know it all, very very well. [ADD: It's online too, safe link: http://www.writersmarket.com though it costs $3.99/month to read all of it. But you can at least take a look.]
If you can't afford it, study it at a public library, and make notes and copy pages (free there) of all relevant pages.
This is necessary to publish properly. [ADD: if you don't know already]
There are several steps to follow before deciding on either agent, editor or publisher.
After you know all of them and have checked via links in book who is reputable in the field you want to publish, THEN look up names of agents or publishers, and follow steps you then know.
It's a lot of work and takes time.
Be patient, persistent and optimistic in the face of rejections. I got a whole lot of rejections before publication; then job as journalist, published lots of short fiction, one play to success and some bad poems. By then things were a lot easier %26amp; remain so.
If you're wanting to 'self-publish,' realize that for most authors, that is a dead-end; you won't see your books in bookstores unless you have lots of capital, connections and can self-promote a good quality extremely well. Since vanity press doesn't offer any editing, promotion and sometimes give you a product not really agreed to, it is a very dicey thing to do. I alway advise against that.
If you have yet to have anything at all in print, suggest you try for a short piece published (even for free) via local paper, local lit publication, contest (they usually cost a readers' fee); any venue you find. This is for something to show prospective agents. They like to see that you have successfully had a piece published before.
Best of luck with all...Where can i find publishing companies for a new book?
Writer's Market is a great book that lists Agents, Publishers and Editors as well as all kinds of other resources. I would try to get an agent to represent you before I went looking ofr publishers . . .Where can i find publishing companies for a new book?
Edit your book several times to make it the best it can be, type it in proper manuscript form (visit http://www.writersdigest.com to find out what is needed), consider joining a local writer's group to get feedback from other would-be writers, and get it proofread by someone who knows what they are doing (don't rely just on spellcheck). Edit it some more.
There are a tiny number of publishers that accept unsolicited manuscripts (those that don't go through a literary agent), so getting an agent first is a really good idea.
At the library or bookstore is Guide to Literary Agents, published by Writer's Digest, or Bowker's Literary Marketplace (or visit http://www.agentquery.com). Look for agents that specialize in your genre, and are looking for new clients. Read, and follow, their submission guidelines. In those books will be 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 deserves to be published. You have only that one-page letter to wow the agent, so take the time to make it a good one. 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.
Good luck!Where can i find publishing companies for a new book?
It's best to have a self-publisher when you want to publish immediately. You don't have to go through the hassle of having your manuscript edited and approved. In self-publishing, you have full-control of your story.
Self-publishers also offer marketing services for your book if you don't want to do it yourself. But then, even JK Rowling does her own book promotions. NO one can best promote the book than the book author.
There are different schools of thought about self-publishing. Here's my two cents: be very careful in choosing the right one. Work with a self-publisher that is known for its integrity and excellence in service.
Click on the link below to get a FREE book publishing guide. This will walk you through the whole process.
http://www.xlibris.com/requestkit/index.鈥?/a>
I hope this answer helps you.
Good luck to your publishing journey.
Booklover1020
http://booklover1020.wordpress.com/
What is the difference between a publishing company and an imprint company?
What is the difference between a publishing company and an imprint company?What is the difference between a publishing company and an imprint company?
A publishing company is the company that publishes and distributes a book. An imprint is the company name that a book is printed under. A publisher may have multiple imprints.
In a much more generic way, you could say that publishers are big, somewhat faceless, corporations, whereas imprints are personalities and carry specific meaning to the consumer.
Think of imprints as "brands" owned by a larger company (the way PepsiCo, the company, sells the Pepsi brand, the Gatorade brand, the Tropicana brand, the FritoLay brand, and the Quaker Oats brand).
For example, think of an educational publisher. The Publisher may be John Doe publishing company. But they may own several smaller units or imprints -- say the name "Kid Friendly" for publishing kindergarten books and the name "College Ready" for high school books. The name "Kid Friendly" has its own marketing material and positioning in the market, distinct from "College Ready," even though both are owned by the same John Doe Publishing company.
Likewise, when one company buys another, they often keep the imprints of the previous company because of brand loyalty. Say John Doe sold "Kid Friendly" to Joe Schmo Publishers. Joe Schmo Publishers already has a kindergarten book publisher named "Let's Learn." Now they own the "Kid Friendly" brand/imprint AND the "Let's Learn" brand/imprint. They could combine them, but some customers are used to buying "Kid Friendly" brand and won't want to buy 'Let's Learn" brand, even if they are the same books written by the same people, so the company prints under both names.
Also, in another scenario, a company might want multiple imprints to distinguish its own products from one another in the marketplace. Say, again, an educational publisher has multiple books that are sold to very similar markets, but they want to differentiate them, such as two different biology books for high school. One biology book is for Advanced Placement students; the other is for low-level students. So the same company prints the AP book under the brand/imprint "College Ready," which they use for all the books in their AP line, and the low-level book under the name "You Can Learn," which they use for all low-level books. That way, the customer knows at a glance that a "College Ready" book, regardless of the subject is for advanced students.
Helpful?What is the difference between a publishing company and an imprint company?
The publisher is the umbrella company for the products in each imprint. Most imprints are identifiable genres for each company. Harlequin Blaze books are their more hot and steamy stuff while Harlequin Inspiration is the family oriented stories that usually have no intimacy. Kensington has Aphrodesia for their alternative erotica like same sex or vampire sex with blatant violence and wicca that is based on reality rather than fantasy. Brava is romance Dafina is African American women's romance.
---- And I don't think an ISBN number is given to self published books although some companies do have a limited ability to catalog books and get a legitimate ISBN but I'm sure if you ran it through a bookstore database they wouldn't come up. Those numbers are only for bookstores they have associations with and not on a national level.What is the difference between a publishing company and an imprint company?
Basically same thing, different names. The imprint is the name of the book publisher. You might have a major publisher that has split their business into many different imprints (for instance, they may have separate imprint names for children's books, nonfiction, adult fiction, spiritual, etc.).
Even if you self publish, you need to have an imprint name to get the book's ISBN (the unique number used to catalog the book), so you'd create your own imprint name (for example, Hopes and Dreams Press).arizona weather driving school
A publishing company is the company that publishes and distributes a book. An imprint is the company name that a book is printed under. A publisher may have multiple imprints.
In a much more generic way, you could say that publishers are big, somewhat faceless, corporations, whereas imprints are personalities and carry specific meaning to the consumer.
Think of imprints as "brands" owned by a larger company (the way PepsiCo, the company, sells the Pepsi brand, the Gatorade brand, the Tropicana brand, the FritoLay brand, and the Quaker Oats brand).
For example, think of an educational publisher. The Publisher may be John Doe publishing company. But they may own several smaller units or imprints -- say the name "Kid Friendly" for publishing kindergarten books and the name "College Ready" for high school books. The name "Kid Friendly" has its own marketing material and positioning in the market, distinct from "College Ready," even though both are owned by the same John Doe Publishing company.
Likewise, when one company buys another, they often keep the imprints of the previous company because of brand loyalty. Say John Doe sold "Kid Friendly" to Joe Schmo Publishers. Joe Schmo Publishers already has a kindergarten book publisher named "Let's Learn." Now they own the "Kid Friendly" brand/imprint AND the "Let's Learn" brand/imprint. They could combine them, but some customers are used to buying "Kid Friendly" brand and won't want to buy 'Let's Learn" brand, even if they are the same books written by the same people, so the company prints under both names.
Also, in another scenario, a company might want multiple imprints to distinguish its own products from one another in the marketplace. Say, again, an educational publisher has multiple books that are sold to very similar markets, but they want to differentiate them, such as two different biology books for high school. One biology book is for Advanced Placement students; the other is for low-level students. So the same company prints the AP book under the brand/imprint "College Ready," which they use for all the books in their AP line, and the low-level book under the name "You Can Learn," which they use for all low-level books. That way, the customer knows at a glance that a "College Ready" book, regardless of the subject is for advanced students.
Helpful?What is the difference between a publishing company and an imprint company?
The publisher is the umbrella company for the products in each imprint. Most imprints are identifiable genres for each company. Harlequin Blaze books are their more hot and steamy stuff while Harlequin Inspiration is the family oriented stories that usually have no intimacy. Kensington has Aphrodesia for their alternative erotica like same sex or vampire sex with blatant violence and wicca that is based on reality rather than fantasy. Brava is romance Dafina is African American women's romance.
---- And I don't think an ISBN number is given to self published books although some companies do have a limited ability to catalog books and get a legitimate ISBN but I'm sure if you ran it through a bookstore database they wouldn't come up. Those numbers are only for bookstores they have associations with and not on a national level.What is the difference between a publishing company and an imprint company?
Basically same thing, different names. The imprint is the name of the book publisher. You might have a major publisher that has split their business into many different imprints (for instance, they may have separate imprint names for children's books, nonfiction, adult fiction, spiritual, etc.).
Even if you self publish, you need to have an imprint name to get the book's ISBN (the unique number used to catalog the book), so you'd create your own imprint name (for example, Hopes and Dreams Press).
I need to list of e-publishing companies in chennai?
list of e-publishing companies in chennai with addressI need to list of e-publishing companies in chennai?
E-Publishing Companies:
Integra Software Services Private Limited, PondicherryTel:+91-413-2200777, 2200047E-mail : sriram@integra-india.com Web : www.integra-india.com
Newgen Imaging Systems Private Limited, Chennai
Tel: +91 44 24430996 24430676Email: info@newgenimaging.com
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E-Publishing Companies:
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What publishing houses accept unsolicited manuscripts?
Over the past year I have been working on a romance novel, and now I'm ready to publish it. I've looked into some different options but I'd really like to publish traditionally. My only problem is that I can't find many publishing companies that take unsolicited manuscripts. I can't afford a literary agent so this is my only option. Any suggestions?What publishing houses accept unsolicited manuscripts?
Your can start your own publishing house. It's easy. You register it, buy the copyrights (not very expensive, really) and then you can print out like 200 copies or something. Make your friends and family buy it.. If they like it, you'll increase your chances of getting published.. i guess.
Good luck anyway :)What publishing houses accept unsolicited manuscripts?
I'd like to know what options you've looked into that made you believe that you have to pay literary agents. I suggest you research again. This time utilizing credible sources. Go to the library or bookstore and pick up some books on publishing.
Your can start your own publishing house. It's easy. You register it, buy the copyrights (not very expensive, really) and then you can print out like 200 copies or something. Make your friends and family buy it.. If they like it, you'll increase your chances of getting published.. i guess.
Good luck anyway :)What publishing houses accept unsolicited manuscripts?
I'd like to know what options you've looked into that made you believe that you have to pay literary agents. I suggest you research again. This time utilizing credible sources. Go to the library or bookstore and pick up some books on publishing.
How to solve this publishing company math problem?
A small publishing company is planning to publish a new book. The production costs will include one-time fixed costs (such as editing) and variable costs (such as printing). The one-time fixed costs will amount to $29,673 The variable costs will be $12 per book. The publisher will sell the finished product to bookstores at a price of $18.75 per book. How many books must the publisher print and sell so that the production costs will equal the money obtained from sales?How to solve this publishing company math problem?
29673/(18.75-12)
29673/(18.75-12)
Why would a musician have his own publishing company?
I've noticed a lot of the older,wiser musicians have their own publishing companies...how, exactly are they benefiting from this?
thanx...Why would a musician have his own publishing company?
because either their music isnt getting them paid or for self promotion.Why would a musician have his own publishing company?
They retain control of their music, how it is distributed is one example.
thanx...Why would a musician have his own publishing company?
because either their music isnt getting them paid or for self promotion.Why would a musician have his own publishing company?
They retain control of their music, how it is distributed is one example.
How to get the attention of publishing companies for my novel?
I'm working on this story. And there are so many questions I have to try to get my work out in the world. I was thinking about just doing self publishing with lulu.com but I actually want people to read my work. The first story I am writing isn't my full potential, but I want it to at least be enjoyed, even if its only by a few people. So my question is how would I go about setting this up? I live in Atlanta and I don't know where to start looking for publishing companies. What would interest them to make a deal for my book. I don't know where to even start looking for editors or agents. I NEED HELP!How to get the attention of publishing companies for my novel?
The hard truth, AJ, is that publishing isn't as easy as you make it out to be. Only 2% of manuscripts sent to publishers and agents will ever be published. That alone should tell you how hard it is. If this story isn't your best work then why do you think a publisher would want to pay you for it? They don't. They have many great writers who are submitting their best work, and they will be chosen over you. Don't submit anything BUT your best.
Self-publishing won't help unless you've sold at least 5,000 copies of your book. If you haven't sold that many then forget about even mentioning that you're a published author when you communicate with publishers and agents. Most don't see self-publishing or vanity publishing as a publishing credit. That's the hard truth. If you just want to self-publish for fun, go right ahead. Use a pen name so that you don't ruin you real name (and reputation) with your badly written work. You can also publish it on ereaders like Kindle and Kobo, etc.
If you write short stories, try that route for awhile. If you can get your work published in legit, paying magazines then you can use it as a publishing credit. It's extremely hard to get published in a reputable mag, but if you keep trying and improving your writing then you might make it. Stephen King got his first story published when he was a teen. Cory Doctorow also got his first short story published when he was 16. They didn't get their first short stories published. They had to keep writing stories, sending them off, getting rejected, more writing, sending, and all the while honing their writing skill in the process. They improved with each story they wrote. However, both didn't get a novel published until they were in their 20s.
It would be a waste of time to send off bad writing to a publisher. Put it in a drawer and move on to the next project. I finally decided to give up on the very first novel I completed because the writing is so bad that no would ever think about buying it. IN fact, I'm too ashamed to even show it to family and friends. My writing has drastically improved since writing that first novel that I'm much better off working on something new (which I've been doing). It would take a whole lot of rewriting to make that first novel into something decent. Just know when to give up and when to keep going at it.How to get the attention of publishing companies for my novel?
If its not your full potential, don't send it out until it is. Publishing is extremely difficult and competitive. Only your best work will even be considered. If your serious about writing and want to get any sort of real recognition from your work, traditional publishing is the way to go. Self-publishing won't do anything for you but get your book in print. You probably won't sell enough copies to even pay back the printing costs, and no one is really going to take the book seriously because anybody---even my dog---can self-publish.
Make sure your manuscript is finished and you've gone through and revised/edited it several times before you send it anywhere. Pick up the most recent copy of 'Writers Market' from your library or bookstore. There's a great section about how to get published in there, and there are also hundreds of listings for agents and publishers. Follow their submission guidelines exactly and don't get discouraged by rejection. There's a lot to learn about publishing and I highly suggest you do some more research. Writers Market is a good place to start.How to get the attention of publishing companies for my novel?
Self-publishing is an excellent way to get your novel published and seen by other publishers. My own story self-publishing a book is just one example. I self-published a cookbook, got a TON of reviews for it (see Good Home Cookbook on Amazon) and then landed a NY agent who landed me a NY publisher and the rest is history. The key for fiction is to get TESTIMONIALS; reviews of you novel. There is a tipping point here--simple word of mouth--that will spread if your novel is that good. You must make the opinions about your novel known to the world by posting them on Amazon, your book's website, and through strategic social networking. Self-publishing is highly effective for that. You will need to invest by printing 100-400 copies of your book and give them out for FREE in exchange for an honest review. Avoid on-demand publishers who control your rights and offer royalties. True self-publishing is do-it-yourself. I did it and so can you. You just need a little creativity and a lot of belief... and a good read. Good luck! Rick Perrytrade in value d3100
The hard truth, AJ, is that publishing isn't as easy as you make it out to be. Only 2% of manuscripts sent to publishers and agents will ever be published. That alone should tell you how hard it is. If this story isn't your best work then why do you think a publisher would want to pay you for it? They don't. They have many great writers who are submitting their best work, and they will be chosen over you. Don't submit anything BUT your best.
Self-publishing won't help unless you've sold at least 5,000 copies of your book. If you haven't sold that many then forget about even mentioning that you're a published author when you communicate with publishers and agents. Most don't see self-publishing or vanity publishing as a publishing credit. That's the hard truth. If you just want to self-publish for fun, go right ahead. Use a pen name so that you don't ruin you real name (and reputation) with your badly written work. You can also publish it on ereaders like Kindle and Kobo, etc.
If you write short stories, try that route for awhile. If you can get your work published in legit, paying magazines then you can use it as a publishing credit. It's extremely hard to get published in a reputable mag, but if you keep trying and improving your writing then you might make it. Stephen King got his first story published when he was a teen. Cory Doctorow also got his first short story published when he was 16. They didn't get their first short stories published. They had to keep writing stories, sending them off, getting rejected, more writing, sending, and all the while honing their writing skill in the process. They improved with each story they wrote. However, both didn't get a novel published until they were in their 20s.
It would be a waste of time to send off bad writing to a publisher. Put it in a drawer and move on to the next project. I finally decided to give up on the very first novel I completed because the writing is so bad that no would ever think about buying it. IN fact, I'm too ashamed to even show it to family and friends. My writing has drastically improved since writing that first novel that I'm much better off working on something new (which I've been doing). It would take a whole lot of rewriting to make that first novel into something decent. Just know when to give up and when to keep going at it.How to get the attention of publishing companies for my novel?
If its not your full potential, don't send it out until it is. Publishing is extremely difficult and competitive. Only your best work will even be considered. If your serious about writing and want to get any sort of real recognition from your work, traditional publishing is the way to go. Self-publishing won't do anything for you but get your book in print. You probably won't sell enough copies to even pay back the printing costs, and no one is really going to take the book seriously because anybody---even my dog---can self-publish.
Make sure your manuscript is finished and you've gone through and revised/edited it several times before you send it anywhere. Pick up the most recent copy of 'Writers Market' from your library or bookstore. There's a great section about how to get published in there, and there are also hundreds of listings for agents and publishers. Follow their submission guidelines exactly and don't get discouraged by rejection. There's a lot to learn about publishing and I highly suggest you do some more research. Writers Market is a good place to start.How to get the attention of publishing companies for my novel?
Self-publishing is an excellent way to get your novel published and seen by other publishers. My own story self-publishing a book is just one example. I self-published a cookbook, got a TON of reviews for it (see Good Home Cookbook on Amazon) and then landed a NY agent who landed me a NY publisher and the rest is history. The key for fiction is to get TESTIMONIALS; reviews of you novel. There is a tipping point here--simple word of mouth--that will spread if your novel is that good. You must make the opinions about your novel known to the world by posting them on Amazon, your book's website, and through strategic social networking. Self-publishing is highly effective for that. You will need to invest by printing 100-400 copies of your book and give them out for FREE in exchange for an honest review. Avoid on-demand publishers who control your rights and offer royalties. True self-publishing is do-it-yourself. I did it and so can you. You just need a little creativity and a lot of belief... and a good read. Good luck! Rick Perry
If an Author submits their own art to be published in their book, will most publishing companies accept it?
If an Author submits their own art to be published in their book, will most publishing companies accept it? For example, Cover Art and maybe artistic insertions.
My friend is writing a Fantasy story and we're hoping to get it published. I'm helping her while she writes it (Sort of the encouragement/researcher/editor king of thing) She asked me to look into publishers etc.
I am also an artist. Not well known, but I do love my craft just as much as she loves her writing. I've offered to do the artwork for her book and maybe any extra art related things, such as image insertions into the book. (Similar to what was done in The Children of Hurin).
I've been researching publishers and it seems that the Tradtional route of publishing doesn't offer the author much control over the art in the book, but if the author were to submit art for the book, would the publisher take it? Or is this not possible at all?
I guess it depends on the publishing company but does this happen often or not?If an Author submits their own art to be published in their book, will most publishing companies accept it?
Most publishing companies have art editors, they would make the decision about publishing art.If an Author submits their own art to be published in their book, will most publishing companies accept it?
It's usually not done that way at all.
Publishers have their own ideas of what a book's art should look like, and their Marketing Department knows all about what kind of cover makes potential buyers reach for a book. The rule of thumb is that the publisher buys the book's text and hires an artist for illustrations.If an Author submits their own art to be published in their book, will most publishing companies accept it?
No, I'm afraid not. Cover art is highly market driven. You'd be surprised at how many people DO judge a book by its cover. Therefore, the cover artists who work for publishers are very well educated on what sells a book.
It's not about art, it's about selling books.
You can submit art with a manuscript, but you need to make it clear in the cover letter that you will sell manuscript without art and vice versa. Occasionally a publisher will accept artwork provided by the author, but not often.
My friend is writing a Fantasy story and we're hoping to get it published. I'm helping her while she writes it (Sort of the encouragement/researcher/editor king of thing) She asked me to look into publishers etc.
I am also an artist. Not well known, but I do love my craft just as much as she loves her writing. I've offered to do the artwork for her book and maybe any extra art related things, such as image insertions into the book. (Similar to what was done in The Children of Hurin).
I've been researching publishers and it seems that the Tradtional route of publishing doesn't offer the author much control over the art in the book, but if the author were to submit art for the book, would the publisher take it? Or is this not possible at all?
I guess it depends on the publishing company but does this happen often or not?If an Author submits their own art to be published in their book, will most publishing companies accept it?
Most publishing companies have art editors, they would make the decision about publishing art.If an Author submits their own art to be published in their book, will most publishing companies accept it?
It's usually not done that way at all.
Publishers have their own ideas of what a book's art should look like, and their Marketing Department knows all about what kind of cover makes potential buyers reach for a book. The rule of thumb is that the publisher buys the book's text and hires an artist for illustrations.If an Author submits their own art to be published in their book, will most publishing companies accept it?
No, I'm afraid not. Cover art is highly market driven. You'd be surprised at how many people DO judge a book by its cover. Therefore, the cover artists who work for publishers are very well educated on what sells a book.
It's not about art, it's about selling books.
You can submit art with a manuscript, but you need to make it clear in the cover letter that you will sell manuscript without art and vice versa. Occasionally a publisher will accept artwork provided by the author, but not often.
What are some manga publishing companies that I can send my basic idea to?
Some of you may have already read my idea for a manga, to be called "Black Dove". If you haven't, I'll paste the link below. I was just wondering if there are any manga/comic publishing companies that I could send the idea to. I don't want to hear the big ones, like Marvel and DC. Smaller ones, so I have a better chance of getting mine read. I have mildly looked into Dark Horse, but I am unsure if I am able to use the "Contact Us" button to tell them about my idea.
Before you say anything, I am a blonde, but not a stupid one. I can usually figure stuff out, but I'm the type of person who doesn't want to get into trouble.
Manga Plot/Idea
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20111216135155AAB2aoZWhat are some manga publishing companies that I can send my basic idea to?
You are being very silly. The only manga companies that exist are in Japan, where manga is created. You cannot "submit your story" to them. You have to be an employee - which means you also have to be Japanese! The only mangas you can buy from Dark Horse are ones that they've been licensed to distribute by said manga companies - they do NOT publish manga, because they are independant comicbook company.
I wont click on your link, but if you have an idea and want it to be published somewhere your best bet is at Image Comics - there, you are your own boss BUT, you must have a team of artists/writers/everything else you need for your story already, they do NOT assign a staff to work with you. This arrangement allows you total control and ownership/rights over your vision.
Before you say anything, I am a blonde, but not a stupid one. I can usually figure stuff out, but I'm the type of person who doesn't want to get into trouble.
Manga Plot/Idea
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20111216135155AAB2aoZWhat are some manga publishing companies that I can send my basic idea to?
You are being very silly. The only manga companies that exist are in Japan, where manga is created. You cannot "submit your story" to them. You have to be an employee - which means you also have to be Japanese! The only mangas you can buy from Dark Horse are ones that they've been licensed to distribute by said manga companies - they do NOT publish manga, because they are independant comicbook company.
I wont click on your link, but if you have an idea and want it to be published somewhere your best bet is at Image Comics - there, you are your own boss BUT, you must have a team of artists/writers/everything else you need for your story already, they do NOT assign a staff to work with you. This arrangement allows you total control and ownership/rights over your vision.
Dallas or New York to open up a publishing company? 10 points?
Dallas or New York to open up a publishing company? 10 points?
My girlfriend and I are either thinking about moving to Dallas or New York,Ny to start our life together. Being that i'm opening a publishing company soon
What place would be better suited for that?
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Each city has it's own advantages and its kinda a difficult decision to make.
Dallas is known for having many successful companies and fortune 500 companies, while New York, Ny is New York.
Opinions plz?Dallas or New York to open up a publishing company? 10 points?
Dallas. The economy is better in Texas...
My girlfriend and I are either thinking about moving to Dallas or New York,Ny to start our life together. Being that i'm opening a publishing company soon
What place would be better suited for that?
.
Each city has it's own advantages and its kinda a difficult decision to make.
Dallas is known for having many successful companies and fortune 500 companies, while New York, Ny is New York.
Opinions plz?Dallas or New York to open up a publishing company? 10 points?
Dallas. The economy is better in Texas...
Is there a list detailing which publishing companies are set up by writers?
I would like to know because I wanna choose from a list, of that kind, myself and then contact some of them.
Please don't send me links to specific publishing companies as I won't look at their website! I'd rather choose from a list detailing each company to get an idea of what kinds of books they publish!
Thank you!Is there a list detailing which publishing companies are set up by writers?
Writer's Market....Is there a list detailing which publishing companies are set up by writers?
You need to buy "The Writers Market 2009" or at least borrow a copy from your local library
It'll give you a list of all the publishers and there sites, so on and so forthIs there a list detailing which publishing companies are set up by writers?
I personally do not know of any publishing houses set up by writers. I have my own theory as to why. One reason is publishing is not like record sales you just can set up your own label if you don't like your record company but I think it's getting there, especially with specialty genres. The main barrier is there are a handful of large books sellers, and they only have a finite amount of shelf space. They are not going to piss off a major publisher with dozens of titles for one guy who may sell three hundred thousand copies and could have a off year.
If you don't want to deal with large house then look at a small press house. If your a big seller the big guys may pick you up if you stay you'll be a big fish in a small pond.
You may also may want to look at the writers market, but I doubt you'll find what you are looking for in there.
Good luck if you do find somebody let me know.
Well I was about to answer your question but your 'Additional Details' are so flippin' rude I don't really want to now!
However, being the kind-hearted person I am, I will just say that I don't think most publishing houses are set up by writers, but why don't you google 'publishers founded by writers' or something like that and see where that gets you. And get hold of the latest copy of 'The Artists and Writers Yearbook' as that will list all the publishers that are looking to take on new writers at the moment; and it should include any (if any exist) that have been set up by writers.
But I have to warn you, you really REALLY need to improve your attitude towards people who are trying to help you!!
Please don't send me links to specific publishing companies as I won't look at their website! I'd rather choose from a list detailing each company to get an idea of what kinds of books they publish!
Thank you!Is there a list detailing which publishing companies are set up by writers?
Writer's Market....Is there a list detailing which publishing companies are set up by writers?
You need to buy "The Writers Market 2009" or at least borrow a copy from your local library
It'll give you a list of all the publishers and there sites, so on and so forthIs there a list detailing which publishing companies are set up by writers?
I personally do not know of any publishing houses set up by writers. I have my own theory as to why. One reason is publishing is not like record sales you just can set up your own label if you don't like your record company but I think it's getting there, especially with specialty genres. The main barrier is there are a handful of large books sellers, and they only have a finite amount of shelf space. They are not going to piss off a major publisher with dozens of titles for one guy who may sell three hundred thousand copies and could have a off year.
If you don't want to deal with large house then look at a small press house. If your a big seller the big guys may pick you up if you stay you'll be a big fish in a small pond.
You may also may want to look at the writers market, but I doubt you'll find what you are looking for in there.
Good luck if you do find somebody let me know.
Well I was about to answer your question but your 'Additional Details' are so flippin' rude I don't really want to now!
However, being the kind-hearted person I am, I will just say that I don't think most publishing houses are set up by writers, but why don't you google 'publishers founded by writers' or something like that and see where that gets you. And get hold of the latest copy of 'The Artists and Writers Yearbook' as that will list all the publishers that are looking to take on new writers at the moment; and it should include any (if any exist) that have been set up by writers.
But I have to warn you, you really REALLY need to improve your attitude towards people who are trying to help you!!
Does anyone know any good publishing companies for a young writer?
I was just wondering if any one knew of some good publishing companies for a writer who is only 14? i really want to get a book published and I know that it is unlikely i will get my first book published but i want to try any way. so any help and tips would be great?
thanks a lot.
p.s
they are a mixture of long and short novels.Does anyone know any good publishing companies for a young writer?
In all honesty, this question has been posted so many times %26amp; I've answered this so many times. If I were you I'd check TWITTER! They are awesome for a list of publishers that take manuscripts from unagented authors. You need to look under PUBLISHERS (books) and a long list of about a hundred will be there and beside the names it lists exactly which genres they each take.
Age doesn't mean much in book publishing (unlike with acting/singing) because most writers can't even get published until they are in their 30's, and most started out as teen writers like you. Seems like there is some sort of conspiracy against "young writers" like you but there isn't. It's just that most people don't seem to garner the storytelling %26amp; writing skills needed to entertain consumers (and thus get picked up by publishers for that reason) until later in life. Believe me, MOST writers would have LOVED to have been published as teens or early 20's instead of 30's and up. Who wouldn't? But many teens DO get published and get multiple book deals, too, like:
TRUANCY by 15 year olf Isamu Hukui, now a 3 book dystopian sci-fi teen trilogy.
THE DUFF by 18 y old Kody Keplinger (published in 2010 by Twilight publisher Little Brown.
PROPHECY OF THE STONES by 14 y old Flavia Bujor (She got a 3 book deal).
100 STROKES OF THE BRUSH BEFORE BED by 16 y old Melissa P. (Sold 2 million copies).
TWELVE by 17 y old Nick McDonnell.
ERAGAN (sic?) By 15 y old Christopher Polini.
And so on.
Google this phrase: "Old folks writing for teens kody keplinger" %26amp; this teen author's interview will come up on how she got published. THE GOOGLE: "Teen author finds success in hating high school" and Isamu Hukui's interview will come up. Also GOOGLE: "Austrailian teen lands 3 book deal" and an article on an author I don't recall should come up.
Google this phrase: "Literary agents %26amp; the authors they represent" %26amp; a list of all authors will be there and then their agent's names beside theirs. So any authors who's work you read or like, check out who their agents are! For example: STEPHENIE MEYER (Twilight author), Agent: Jodi Reamer at Writer's House, NYC. It's all there.
But you'll have to turn around and Google those agent's name: example Literary agent Jodi Reamer. Like that and the agency will come up.
But yeah, look at Twitter for your publisher lists and then follow those links to their sites! Good luck!Does anyone know any good publishing companies for a young writer?
The same publishers that adults use.
Why would you think there are publishers for young writers? What would they do? let you off if you make grammatical errors and write a book full of cliches? Accept and sell substandard work just because it's been written by a teen?
If your book is better than the hundreds of adults who try and fail to get published daily, then any publisher which specializes with the genre/whatever will take it.Does anyone know any good publishing companies for a young writer?
Concentrate on one book at a time.
Finish writing your book, if it is not already finished (obvious, I know).
Type it in proper manuscript form (http://www.neverend.com/msformat.htm has the details on what is needed).
Edit it many, many times to make it as good as it can be. Put it in a drawer, and don't even think about it, for a month or two, then take it out and do more editing. Don't try to say "It's perfect. It does not need editing." Yes, it does.
Get it proofread by someone who knows what they are doing (do not rely just on spellcheck).
There are a tiny number of publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts (those that don't go through a literary agent), so getting an agent is a really good idea.
When your book is edited and polished, come back here and ask about how to get an agent. You can also use the search-bar at the top of this page and ask. It's a very popular question.carolina skiff dmv hours
thanks a lot.
p.s
they are a mixture of long and short novels.Does anyone know any good publishing companies for a young writer?
In all honesty, this question has been posted so many times %26amp; I've answered this so many times. If I were you I'd check TWITTER! They are awesome for a list of publishers that take manuscripts from unagented authors. You need to look under PUBLISHERS (books) and a long list of about a hundred will be there and beside the names it lists exactly which genres they each take.
Age doesn't mean much in book publishing (unlike with acting/singing) because most writers can't even get published until they are in their 30's, and most started out as teen writers like you. Seems like there is some sort of conspiracy against "young writers" like you but there isn't. It's just that most people don't seem to garner the storytelling %26amp; writing skills needed to entertain consumers (and thus get picked up by publishers for that reason) until later in life. Believe me, MOST writers would have LOVED to have been published as teens or early 20's instead of 30's and up. Who wouldn't? But many teens DO get published and get multiple book deals, too, like:
TRUANCY by 15 year olf Isamu Hukui, now a 3 book dystopian sci-fi teen trilogy.
THE DUFF by 18 y old Kody Keplinger (published in 2010 by Twilight publisher Little Brown.
PROPHECY OF THE STONES by 14 y old Flavia Bujor (She got a 3 book deal).
100 STROKES OF THE BRUSH BEFORE BED by 16 y old Melissa P. (Sold 2 million copies).
TWELVE by 17 y old Nick McDonnell.
ERAGAN (sic?) By 15 y old Christopher Polini.
And so on.
Google this phrase: "Old folks writing for teens kody keplinger" %26amp; this teen author's interview will come up on how she got published. THE GOOGLE: "Teen author finds success in hating high school" and Isamu Hukui's interview will come up. Also GOOGLE: "Austrailian teen lands 3 book deal" and an article on an author I don't recall should come up.
Google this phrase: "Literary agents %26amp; the authors they represent" %26amp; a list of all authors will be there and then their agent's names beside theirs. So any authors who's work you read or like, check out who their agents are! For example: STEPHENIE MEYER (Twilight author), Agent: Jodi Reamer at Writer's House, NYC. It's all there.
But you'll have to turn around and Google those agent's name: example Literary agent Jodi Reamer. Like that and the agency will come up.
But yeah, look at Twitter for your publisher lists and then follow those links to their sites! Good luck!Does anyone know any good publishing companies for a young writer?
The same publishers that adults use.
Why would you think there are publishers for young writers? What would they do? let you off if you make grammatical errors and write a book full of cliches? Accept and sell substandard work just because it's been written by a teen?
If your book is better than the hundreds of adults who try and fail to get published daily, then any publisher which specializes with the genre/whatever will take it.Does anyone know any good publishing companies for a young writer?
Concentrate on one book at a time.
Finish writing your book, if it is not already finished (obvious, I know).
Type it in proper manuscript form (http://www.neverend.com/msformat.htm has the details on what is needed).
Edit it many, many times to make it as good as it can be. Put it in a drawer, and don't even think about it, for a month or two, then take it out and do more editing. Don't try to say "It's perfect. It does not need editing." Yes, it does.
Get it proofread by someone who knows what they are doing (do not rely just on spellcheck).
There are a tiny number of publishers who accept unsolicited manuscripts (those that don't go through a literary agent), so getting an agent is a really good idea.
When your book is edited and polished, come back here and ask about how to get an agent. You can also use the search-bar at the top of this page and ask. It's a very popular question.
What are the Names of Some Publishing Companies One Might Send a Manuscript for a Children's Book To?
What are the Names of Some Publishing Companies One Might Send a Manuscript for a Children's Book To?
Does any-one know the names and mailing adressed of some book publishing companies one might send a manuscript for a children's chapter book to? And what should one expect when they mail said manuscript? And if the company didn't like it, would they contanct you any-way? I'm sendidng out my very first manuscript for a book and am not sure where I should send it, or what to expect. I think it might actually atand a chance. Altogether, it's not a bad book if I do say so myself. It would be the first in a series, and is about the lenth and reading level of Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone, although my writing is no-where NEAR the esquisite artistic tales spun by the talented JK Rowling. But perhaps people who enjoyed that book MAY like mine a bit. Either way. Any-one got ant ideas?
*repostWhat are the Names of Some Publishing Companies One Might Send a Manuscript for a Children's Book To?
The Harry Potter series is considered Middle Grade (9-12), though some people mistakenly think it's Young Adult. Make sure the first book is a standalone and does not depend on the rest of the books in the series. There's no guarantee that a publisher will any of the other books, so it needs to stand alone, but it can have series potential.
Try aaronline.org for some legit literary agents. Go to their websites and follow their guidelines. Many only accept email submissions and some might require you query via standard mail. If you're sending it to an individual agent, see if that agent prefers it email or standard mail. You can also buy the writers guide (can't remember the full name) at the bookstore or get it from the library. It lists publishers and literary agents and what they represent/publish. Make sure you visit the publisher's or agent's website because that will contain the most up-to-date submission info. Another way to find publishers is to pick up some books that are similar to yours and look in the front of the book to see who the publisher is and go to its website to see how to submit. Nearly all will tell you that you need a literary agent. If so, check the acknowledgments page in the back of the book to see who the author's literary agent is (many authors will thank their agent) and you can go to the agency's website to see how to submit.
AND, I'm not trying to be mean or anything, but if the writing in your manuscript is as bad as it is in your post then you'll have a hard time getting published. Dont' make the mistake of sending off your manuscript before it's ready. It'll be rejected if you do. Make sure your grammar is above, punctuation, and spelling are above average because if it's not, you'll be rejected. This post is full of bad grammar and I've taken a look at your other questions and they're full of the same bad grammar. That's a problem if you want to be published. That alone will get you rejected.
Does any-one know the names and mailing adressed of some book publishing companies one might send a manuscript for a children's chapter book to? And what should one expect when they mail said manuscript? And if the company didn't like it, would they contanct you any-way? I'm sendidng out my very first manuscript for a book and am not sure where I should send it, or what to expect. I think it might actually atand a chance. Altogether, it's not a bad book if I do say so myself. It would be the first in a series, and is about the lenth and reading level of Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone, although my writing is no-where NEAR the esquisite artistic tales spun by the talented JK Rowling. But perhaps people who enjoyed that book MAY like mine a bit. Either way. Any-one got ant ideas?
*repostWhat are the Names of Some Publishing Companies One Might Send a Manuscript for a Children's Book To?
The Harry Potter series is considered Middle Grade (9-12), though some people mistakenly think it's Young Adult. Make sure the first book is a standalone and does not depend on the rest of the books in the series. There's no guarantee that a publisher will any of the other books, so it needs to stand alone, but it can have series potential.
Try aaronline.org for some legit literary agents. Go to their websites and follow their guidelines. Many only accept email submissions and some might require you query via standard mail. If you're sending it to an individual agent, see if that agent prefers it email or standard mail. You can also buy the writers guide (can't remember the full name) at the bookstore or get it from the library. It lists publishers and literary agents and what they represent/publish. Make sure you visit the publisher's or agent's website because that will contain the most up-to-date submission info. Another way to find publishers is to pick up some books that are similar to yours and look in the front of the book to see who the publisher is and go to its website to see how to submit. Nearly all will tell you that you need a literary agent. If so, check the acknowledgments page in the back of the book to see who the author's literary agent is (many authors will thank their agent) and you can go to the agency's website to see how to submit.
AND, I'm not trying to be mean or anything, but if the writing in your manuscript is as bad as it is in your post then you'll have a hard time getting published. Dont' make the mistake of sending off your manuscript before it's ready. It'll be rejected if you do. Make sure your grammar is above, punctuation, and spelling are above average because if it's not, you'll be rejected. This post is full of bad grammar and I've taken a look at your other questions and they're full of the same bad grammar. That's a problem if you want to be published. That alone will get you rejected.
I need to list of e-publishing companies in chennai?
I need to know where you want to list these companies.
Are there any publishing companies that publish for free?
besides lulu.com, please. any online or just regular publishing companies would be fine. they would have to be free, too and require no agent.Are there any publishing companies that publish for free?
try www.blurb.com
this one is not free but pretty cheap. $12.95 for less than 40 pages.Are there any publishing companies that publish for free?
You need to understand the nature of the business... Publishers are businesses not charities. There must be a profit involved. Some neo-publishers charge to publish as a printing business would to offset the overhead and losses, but they seldom distribute! Others publish things they believe are going to sell enough copies to turn a profit... these tend to use their influences to expose the book in larger book chains, sometimes even advertising...
Nothing is free, but a parent's love (in some cases not even that!)
Your hard work as a creative writer costs you opportunity to do other things...! Publishers' time looking for good books to print profitably costs them as well!!! Why should any of that be free?
PS: Send your manuscript to publishers as well as agents... it turns out that it is a game of numbers! If you have good and/or commercial material and send it to sufficient publishers/agents it will be found/published by someone!!!
try www.blurb.com
this one is not free but pretty cheap. $12.95 for less than 40 pages.Are there any publishing companies that publish for free?
You need to understand the nature of the business... Publishers are businesses not charities. There must be a profit involved. Some neo-publishers charge to publish as a printing business would to offset the overhead and losses, but they seldom distribute! Others publish things they believe are going to sell enough copies to turn a profit... these tend to use their influences to expose the book in larger book chains, sometimes even advertising...
Nothing is free, but a parent's love (in some cases not even that!)
Your hard work as a creative writer costs you opportunity to do other things...! Publishers' time looking for good books to print profitably costs them as well!!! Why should any of that be free?
PS: Send your manuscript to publishers as well as agents... it turns out that it is a game of numbers! If you have good and/or commercial material and send it to sufficient publishers/agents it will be found/published by someone!!!
I need to list of e-publishing companies in chennai?
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Newgen Imaging Systems Private Limited, Chennai
Tel: +91 44 24430996 24430676Email: info@newgenimaging.com
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Newgen Imaging Systems Private Limited, Chennai
Tel: +91 44 24430996 24430676Email: info@newgenimaging.com
Website: www.newgenimaging.com
What publishing company would be best for publishing a series for children?
My fiance and I are writing a book series for children about a little puppy. We don't have much money for publishing. What would be the best company to contact about publishing our books?What publishing company would be best for publishing a series for children?
If you have little money, the last thing you want to do is throw it away on vanity publishing.
Traditional publishers pay _you_.
I recommend you go take a look at the forums at www.absolutewrite.com.What publishing company would be best for publishing a series for children?
It's always fun that you get to see your book published with the same expertise and professionalism as the regular books that you see in bookstores.
The question is not how to go about publishing your book when you have “very little money”, as you put it yourself, but how far are you willing to invest to get it started especially when you decided to publish it yourself.
Publishing companies now have all the resources to publish books with the same productivity and efficacy as that of regular black and white books you see in physical bookstores. Considering the fact that most books are in full color, you should choose a publishing company whose book’s are of the highest quality, bar none.
Now, perhaps this free information guide will help you get started or just click on the links below.
I hope these help. Doesn't hurt to look around :)map of idaho renova
If you have little money, the last thing you want to do is throw it away on vanity publishing.
Traditional publishers pay _you_.
I recommend you go take a look at the forums at www.absolutewrite.com.What publishing company would be best for publishing a series for children?
It's always fun that you get to see your book published with the same expertise and professionalism as the regular books that you see in bookstores.
The question is not how to go about publishing your book when you have “very little money”, as you put it yourself, but how far are you willing to invest to get it started especially when you decided to publish it yourself.
Publishing companies now have all the resources to publish books with the same productivity and efficacy as that of regular black and white books you see in physical bookstores. Considering the fact that most books are in full color, you should choose a publishing company whose book’s are of the highest quality, bar none.
Now, perhaps this free information guide will help you get started or just click on the links below.
I hope these help. Doesn't hurt to look around :)
What are some legitimate Christian publishing companies that would not cheat the author out of their money?
My mom is finishing up her first Christian book and I really think that it has a great chance at making it big. Her biggest concern is finding a publishing company that would get her the right amount of money that her work deserves instead of the company taking most of the profit. I've done alot of research and alot of these companies seem too good to be true, and most of them probably are. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I just need the names of some publishing companies that would be best for her. Any help is greatly appreciated.What are some legitimate Christian publishing companies that would not cheat the author out of their money?
First purchase a copy of Writer's Market 2008. It contains listings of publishers and agents across the country and it includes information on how to write great query letters. It's only $20 on amazon.com. Then check the reputation of any editor, agent or publisher at Preditors %26amp; Editors (http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/ ) and Absolute Write Bewares and Background Check (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/ ). Only work with agents that follow the Association of Authors' Representatives Canon of Ethics. Don't work with any agents or publishers that charge reeding or editing fees. Be especially sure not to get involved with anybody on this list: http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/show鈥?/a> You can look through my starred questions for more info on becoming published.What are some legitimate Christian publishing companies that would not cheat the author out of their money?
Nelson publishing Company
First purchase a copy of Writer's Market 2008. It contains listings of publishers and agents across the country and it includes information on how to write great query letters. It's only $20 on amazon.com. Then check the reputation of any editor, agent or publisher at Preditors %26amp; Editors (http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/ ) and Absolute Write Bewares and Background Check (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/ ). Only work with agents that follow the Association of Authors' Representatives Canon of Ethics. Don't work with any agents or publishers that charge reeding or editing fees. Be especially sure not to get involved with anybody on this list: http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/show鈥?/a> You can look through my starred questions for more info on becoming published.What are some legitimate Christian publishing companies that would not cheat the author out of their money?
Nelson publishing Company
What are some good book publishing companies?
My book is edited and I am ready to publish. I am almost 12, so nothing on the 18+ limit please. I need authorized publishing companies. I dont want to pay money, because we dont really have a lot of it. I dont need an agent. My book is 59 pages, 13,781 words. Can you please help me find a good publishing company, not the scams? I really want to publish this, and I will let you know that it is a great book. (dont comment on that, i dont want to start fights..)
-thanks in advance!What are some good book publishing companies?
I think what you have is a short story, MAYBE a novella, but certainly not a book.
http://www.writersdigest.com
That is a great site to research publishers and agents as anything on there is legitimate.
Good Luck.What are some good book publishing companies?
is it meant to be a novel? i think its a bit short isnt it?
correct me if im wrong
-thanks in advance!What are some good book publishing companies?
I think what you have is a short story, MAYBE a novella, but certainly not a book.
http://www.writersdigest.com
That is a great site to research publishers and agents as anything on there is legitimate.
Good Luck.What are some good book publishing companies?
is it meant to be a novel? i think its a bit short isnt it?
correct me if im wrong
Several publishing companies plan to “age band” their children’s books from this autumn Is this a good idea??
Should there be an age band for books?
Several publishing companies plan to “age band” their children’s books from this autumn?
Is this a good idea?
The idea is that the books will carry a specific marking indicating it is suitable for readers aged 5+, 7+, 9+, 11+ and 13+/teen.
They will also carry a recommendation for where they should be placed in book shops or libraries.
Research carried out by the Publishers' Association claims that people buying books for children would welcome guidance but several authors are concerned that the scheme is too prescriptive.
Do you agree with the publishers’ decision to age-band books?
Will this help parents and encourage children to read more books?
Do you work in the publishing industry or libraries?
Are you a parent?
Several publishing companies plan to “age band” their children’s books from this autumn Is this a good idea??
At the age of 13 i was reading A level books, i soon moved onto books of a Uni level, if someone had put on an age limit, i wouldnt of tried, i wouldnt of pushed myself.
This also leaves gaps for children to be bullied if they are reading books of a lower age group.
I don't believe books should be categorised for ages, unless they contain sexual content, writing is supposed to be read by people of all ages.Several publishing companies plan to “age band” their children’s books from this autumn Is this a good idea??
i would feel bad for the slower kids that are thirteen and reading 8 year old books
WOW you stole the question in total !!
YES !! I have NO problem with a publishing company putting an age-recommendation label on their material. It is a BAND, not a BAN.
I am a parent and grandparent... and a voracious reader.Several publishing companies plan to “age band” their children’s books from this autumn Is this a good idea??
I don't see it as a ban, just thoughtful recommendations based on average reading levels and content. It sounds as if the publishers are attempting to rate books as the entertainment industry does with films - or how video games, TV and music CDs have warnings about adult content (which are all usually ignored, in my opinion).
For instance, I don't think I'd want to give a child a book by Stephen King even if they had excellent reading %26amp; comprehension skills - it would just be too much for a 7 year old's imagination to handle in most cases. I remember reading "Lord of the Flies" when I was 10 and it gave me nightmares, but it was part of the curriculum in for my class. I hated it and wished I could have chosen something else.
I also read "Jaws" after I'd seen the movie with my parents. It was in paperback and affordable, so thought it would be fun to read the novel. It had some explicit sexual content that I hadn't expected since it wasn't even hinted at in the film. I was disturbed and confused about the explicitly detailed sexual scenes Peter Benchley described between Hooper and Brody's wife.
I think what it comes down to is parental involvement - being aware of what your children watch, play and read and hear. If your kid has a high maturity level, is open with you and feels comfortable discussing content of books, music, movies, TV and even video games with you, then by all means, then them read whatever they find interesting. I loved Reader's Digest as a kid, and I think it broadened my awareness of the world around me and got me interested in healthcare and science. Just because a book has a sticker on that suggests it would be most appropriate for a particular age group doesn't mean a younger or older child can't or won't enjoy the content.
Several publishing companies plan to “age band” their children’s books from this autumn?
Is this a good idea?
The idea is that the books will carry a specific marking indicating it is suitable for readers aged 5+, 7+, 9+, 11+ and 13+/teen.
They will also carry a recommendation for where they should be placed in book shops or libraries.
Research carried out by the Publishers' Association claims that people buying books for children would welcome guidance but several authors are concerned that the scheme is too prescriptive.
Do you agree with the publishers’ decision to age-band books?
Will this help parents and encourage children to read more books?
Do you work in the publishing industry or libraries?
Are you a parent?
Several publishing companies plan to “age band” their children’s books from this autumn Is this a good idea??
At the age of 13 i was reading A level books, i soon moved onto books of a Uni level, if someone had put on an age limit, i wouldnt of tried, i wouldnt of pushed myself.
This also leaves gaps for children to be bullied if they are reading books of a lower age group.
I don't believe books should be categorised for ages, unless they contain sexual content, writing is supposed to be read by people of all ages.Several publishing companies plan to “age band” their children’s books from this autumn Is this a good idea??
i would feel bad for the slower kids that are thirteen and reading 8 year old books
WOW you stole the question in total !!
YES !! I have NO problem with a publishing company putting an age-recommendation label on their material. It is a BAND, not a BAN.
I am a parent and grandparent... and a voracious reader.Several publishing companies plan to “age band” their children’s books from this autumn Is this a good idea??
I don't see it as a ban, just thoughtful recommendations based on average reading levels and content. It sounds as if the publishers are attempting to rate books as the entertainment industry does with films - or how video games, TV and music CDs have warnings about adult content (which are all usually ignored, in my opinion).
For instance, I don't think I'd want to give a child a book by Stephen King even if they had excellent reading %26amp; comprehension skills - it would just be too much for a 7 year old's imagination to handle in most cases. I remember reading "Lord of the Flies" when I was 10 and it gave me nightmares, but it was part of the curriculum in for my class. I hated it and wished I could have chosen something else.
I also read "Jaws" after I'd seen the movie with my parents. It was in paperback and affordable, so thought it would be fun to read the novel. It had some explicit sexual content that I hadn't expected since it wasn't even hinted at in the film. I was disturbed and confused about the explicitly detailed sexual scenes Peter Benchley described between Hooper and Brody's wife.
I think what it comes down to is parental involvement - being aware of what your children watch, play and read and hear. If your kid has a high maturity level, is open with you and feels comfortable discussing content of books, music, movies, TV and even video games with you, then by all means, then them read whatever they find interesting. I loved Reader's Digest as a kid, and I think it broadened my awareness of the world around me and got me interested in healthcare and science. Just because a book has a sticker on that suggests it would be most appropriate for a particular age group doesn't mean a younger or older child can't or won't enjoy the content.
As a new children's author, what publishing company did you choose, and why?
I have my first manuscript completed, now I am researching publishing companies. When you were in my position, who did you go with, and why?As a new children's author, what publishing company did you choose, and why?
If you have not done much or any research into the children's publishing world, I would recommend immersing yourself in that for a little while before making decisions regarding manuscript submission. Honestly, children's publishing is its own little world -- in my opinion, a bit kinder but also much more insular than adult publishing -- and there is so much to learn! For a start, join SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators), or at least look them up and see what they're all about. If they're holding a conference in your area anytime soon, go! You'll get to meet with editors, agents, and other authors up close, and ask them questions about anything you'd like to know. Also, if you join the organization, you'll receive a markets guide that has updated information about all the children's publishers, and you'll also get a magazine every quarter with new markets, submission info, and articles about craft. I met my awesome critique group through a SCBWI conference and have networked with editors and agents there, as well.
The next best thing to going to a conference is picking up the Children's Writers and Illustrators Market. It's published and updated every year, and contains a wonderful selection of interviews and craft-related articles, plus a full directory of agents and publishers who accept children's and YA work. Just make sure to double check everything in the book against the agent's or publisher's website -- not because the book is wrong, but because the children's publishing world can change very quickly! Editors and agents move around a lot, so it's important to keep tabs on anyone you're planning to submit to.
I used to work for a children's commercial publisher so you'll have to endure my bias in terms of commercial publishing versus self-publishing. Don't get me wrong -- I think it's awesome that self-publishing technology exists and is so accessible these days, and for some books / genres, it works well. But so many sales of children's books, particularly those for younger children, are based on a kid and / or parent catching sight of a book in a bookstore and being able to flip through it. Additionally, libraries really help drive children's book sales, and it's hard to get distribution of a self-published book in libraries beyond the ones in your own hometown. So while it's not impossible to do well with a SP children's book, it's certainly setting yourself up with a lot of obstacles -- sure, your book will be out there, but how will anyone know about it? Plus, you can't have it both ways with self-pub -- that is, if you self-pub the book and it doesn't do well in terms of sales, you won't be able to just take it off Amazon or whatever and then start submitting it to commercial publishers.
Just some thoughts!As a new children's author, what publishing company did you choose, and why?
My co-author and I tried many publishing companies before deciding to go with self-publishing. The problem with doing that is you do not have a huge corporation with all their marketing strategies backing you up. We initially chose createspace and kindle for our works, but have recently been exploring smashwords because they offer a wider range of digital formats.
If you want to go the traditional route, I highly recommend subscribing to the Writers Market. You can do so online for a very reasonable price. They have many listings of publishers, what they are looking for, and their submission guidelines.
Good luck to you. When you do publish, let me know. I would like to include your book in the lists on our website.
If you have not done much or any research into the children's publishing world, I would recommend immersing yourself in that for a little while before making decisions regarding manuscript submission. Honestly, children's publishing is its own little world -- in my opinion, a bit kinder but also much more insular than adult publishing -- and there is so much to learn! For a start, join SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators), or at least look them up and see what they're all about. If they're holding a conference in your area anytime soon, go! You'll get to meet with editors, agents, and other authors up close, and ask them questions about anything you'd like to know. Also, if you join the organization, you'll receive a markets guide that has updated information about all the children's publishers, and you'll also get a magazine every quarter with new markets, submission info, and articles about craft. I met my awesome critique group through a SCBWI conference and have networked with editors and agents there, as well.
The next best thing to going to a conference is picking up the Children's Writers and Illustrators Market. It's published and updated every year, and contains a wonderful selection of interviews and craft-related articles, plus a full directory of agents and publishers who accept children's and YA work. Just make sure to double check everything in the book against the agent's or publisher's website -- not because the book is wrong, but because the children's publishing world can change very quickly! Editors and agents move around a lot, so it's important to keep tabs on anyone you're planning to submit to.
I used to work for a children's commercial publisher so you'll have to endure my bias in terms of commercial publishing versus self-publishing. Don't get me wrong -- I think it's awesome that self-publishing technology exists and is so accessible these days, and for some books / genres, it works well. But so many sales of children's books, particularly those for younger children, are based on a kid and / or parent catching sight of a book in a bookstore and being able to flip through it. Additionally, libraries really help drive children's book sales, and it's hard to get distribution of a self-published book in libraries beyond the ones in your own hometown. So while it's not impossible to do well with a SP children's book, it's certainly setting yourself up with a lot of obstacles -- sure, your book will be out there, but how will anyone know about it? Plus, you can't have it both ways with self-pub -- that is, if you self-pub the book and it doesn't do well in terms of sales, you won't be able to just take it off Amazon or whatever and then start submitting it to commercial publishers.
Just some thoughts!As a new children's author, what publishing company did you choose, and why?
My co-author and I tried many publishing companies before deciding to go with self-publishing. The problem with doing that is you do not have a huge corporation with all their marketing strategies backing you up. We initially chose createspace and kindle for our works, but have recently been exploring smashwords because they offer a wider range of digital formats.
If you want to go the traditional route, I highly recommend subscribing to the Writers Market. You can do so online for a very reasonable price. They have many listings of publishers, what they are looking for, and their submission guidelines.
Good luck to you. When you do publish, let me know. I would like to include your book in the lists on our website.
Teen Publishing Companies?
Would KidsPub be a good company to go to? I'm running out of options I really didn't want to have to pay to publish my story. Does anybody know any teen publishing sites? Specifically book publishing. Thank you.Teen Publishing Companies?
There are no teen publishing agents because there are NO special treatments or allowances given based on your age.
If you want to be published then you need to be playing at the adult table and have adult level writing skills. No one cares you're a teenager. They want top notch writing from an adult standard whether you're 16 or 40. If you aren't at that level yet, then quit trying to be published until you are.Teen Publishing Companies?
Why not send it to a real publishing company? The chances are less that you'll get published, but publishing is free (they take a cut from the book's profit) and you won't get ripped off.kuryakyn pdd nos
There are no teen publishing agents because there are NO special treatments or allowances given based on your age.
If you want to be published then you need to be playing at the adult table and have adult level writing skills. No one cares you're a teenager. They want top notch writing from an adult standard whether you're 16 or 40. If you aren't at that level yet, then quit trying to be published until you are.Teen Publishing Companies?
Why not send it to a real publishing company? The chances are less that you'll get published, but publishing is free (they take a cut from the book's profit) and you won't get ripped off.
Can publishing companies help edit your novel before it's published?
I posted part of the first chapter of my novel a few days ago and most people said they didn't like it and that they wouldn't wanna read it and that there were a lot of problems with it and that I need stuff like grammar classes and stuff. Some people liked it though. Still, I don't feel that people would like my novel if it's published. I'm afraid that one day I would go to a book signing and no one will come to get their books signed by me.
Can publishing companies make sure that nothing like that happens?
VIVA LA RAZA!Can publishing companies help edit your novel before it's published?
Publishers can not force people to come to a book signing.
Some publishers won't even set up book signings for every novel (that is often left up to the new author to arrange). Well known authors draw bigger crowds, which generate interest and sales.
If you have a lot of grammar problems, a publisher is not going to pay for a proof reader or editor to fix mistakes you should be able to fix yourself. It would take too much time, and time is money. Chances are, a work with that many mistakes won't even get past the first reading out of the slush pile. Too many errors distract from the story, and you want them to see the story, not the lack of basic grammar skills.
If you want to write, you'll have to accept that you'll need to improve your basic skills. If you wanted to be a long distance runner in the olmpics, would you only run short races in stiletto heels?
Can publishing companies help edit your novel before it's published?
Of course! When you get under contract with a publishing company, you'll also have someone who reads and corrects/discusses the manuscript with you. After all, if the book is bad, the publishing company would lose money too.Can publishing companies help edit your novel before it's published?
Well a way the Publishing companies will avoid that is by not publishing you. Don't get discouraged if people put down your story idea, if you like it then work with it.
As a suggestion, I write using the Vomit method. I get everything out on paper (doesn't need to be in any specific order). Then I do the Cleaning method by going through and fixing the paper into a story. I repeat the cleaning method by looking for things that don't fit the story or draw away from the main theme. I keep doing this until it looks good and doesn't need to be cleaned anymore (no mispellings or bad grammer).
When i first spoke with my friends and family about my stories they didn't care for it and shot it down in flames. But I pushed through their ridicule and bad comments and wrote my stories using the method above. Now my brothers keep calling me asking what's gonna happen next and my friends think I should consider publishing.
Good luck with you writing, and remember, don't get discouraged. Push through it and you could be the next Christopher Paolini.
Wow i sound like one of those motivational speakers lol.
Yes, the publisher will have your novel edited. It makes authors mad to see their original work changed by a stranger. You are the first author to want an editor..
Can publishing companies make sure that nothing like that happens?
VIVA LA RAZA!Can publishing companies help edit your novel before it's published?
Publishers can not force people to come to a book signing.
Some publishers won't even set up book signings for every novel (that is often left up to the new author to arrange). Well known authors draw bigger crowds, which generate interest and sales.
If you have a lot of grammar problems, a publisher is not going to pay for a proof reader or editor to fix mistakes you should be able to fix yourself. It would take too much time, and time is money. Chances are, a work with that many mistakes won't even get past the first reading out of the slush pile. Too many errors distract from the story, and you want them to see the story, not the lack of basic grammar skills.
If you want to write, you'll have to accept that you'll need to improve your basic skills. If you wanted to be a long distance runner in the olmpics, would you only run short races in stiletto heels?
Can publishing companies help edit your novel before it's published?
Of course! When you get under contract with a publishing company, you'll also have someone who reads and corrects/discusses the manuscript with you. After all, if the book is bad, the publishing company would lose money too.Can publishing companies help edit your novel before it's published?
Well a way the Publishing companies will avoid that is by not publishing you. Don't get discouraged if people put down your story idea, if you like it then work with it.
As a suggestion, I write using the Vomit method. I get everything out on paper (doesn't need to be in any specific order). Then I do the Cleaning method by going through and fixing the paper into a story. I repeat the cleaning method by looking for things that don't fit the story or draw away from the main theme. I keep doing this until it looks good and doesn't need to be cleaned anymore (no mispellings or bad grammer).
When i first spoke with my friends and family about my stories they didn't care for it and shot it down in flames. But I pushed through their ridicule and bad comments and wrote my stories using the method above. Now my brothers keep calling me asking what's gonna happen next and my friends think I should consider publishing.
Good luck with you writing, and remember, don't get discouraged. Push through it and you could be the next Christopher Paolini.
Wow i sound like one of those motivational speakers lol.
Yes, the publisher will have your novel edited. It makes authors mad to see their original work changed by a stranger. You are the first author to want an editor..
ANY GOOD TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING (COMPANIES/AGENTS) ANYONE COULD RECOMMEND? THX! :)?
http://agentquery.com/
This has a list of thousands of agents.
Thanks for your answer!ANY GOOD TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING (COMPANIES/AGENTS) ANYONE COULD RECOMMEND? THX! :)?
Best thing I can recommend is a copy of the Writers and Artists Yearbook (UK) or Writers Markets (USA). They have good listings of genuine, reliable publishers and agents.
You'll need to check each one to make sure they take your genre of work before sending anything to them but that information is either in the book's listing or there will be a website address to check for submission details.ANY GOOD TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING (COMPANIES/AGENTS) ANYONE COULD RECOMMEND? THX! :)?
WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING AT US?
Sure, there are tons. However, it's impossible to recommend one without knowing your genre, and most of them don't take unagented, unsolicited manuscripts anyway. Your best bet is to try and get an agent, who knows publishing and will shop your book around and try to get the best deal possible for you.
Pick up a Writers Market 2010. That will have both agent and publisher listings and also tips and tricks on getting published, writing an effective query, etc..
This has a list of thousands of agents.
Thanks for your answer!ANY GOOD TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING (COMPANIES/AGENTS) ANYONE COULD RECOMMEND? THX! :)?
Best thing I can recommend is a copy of the Writers and Artists Yearbook (UK) or Writers Markets (USA). They have good listings of genuine, reliable publishers and agents.
You'll need to check each one to make sure they take your genre of work before sending anything to them but that information is either in the book's listing or there will be a website address to check for submission details.ANY GOOD TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING (COMPANIES/AGENTS) ANYONE COULD RECOMMEND? THX! :)?
WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING AT US?
Sure, there are tons. However, it's impossible to recommend one without knowing your genre, and most of them don't take unagented, unsolicited manuscripts anyway. Your best bet is to try and get an agent, who knows publishing and will shop your book around and try to get the best deal possible for you.
Pick up a Writers Market 2010. That will have both agent and publisher listings and also tips and tricks on getting published, writing an effective query, etc..
Publishing Companies in Minneapolis and other Editor Questions?
Hi, I was thinking about taking the career path of an editor and I was wondering if anyone had any helpful advice, or perhaps answers to my many questions.
First, I would like to know what types of classes in high school should be taken. English is an obvious one, but is there any other classes that are essential? Would marketing be a wise choice?
Secondly, I was wondering what kind of college degree/major should be obtained. What degree do most successful editors have? What do they major in?
Third, career path editors take? I know they must start small and work their way up the ladder over time, but what is this ladder exactly?
Also, are there any good publishing companies in Minneapolis, Minnesota? Specifically for teenage type books? What are some other cities that have well-known publishing compaines (again, for teenage novels).
Lastly, assuming you make it to the top job of editor, what is the average salary?
Thank you so, so, so much for reading this, and i would appreciate answers to one or more of my questions. THANK YOU!Publishing Companies in Minneapolis and other Editor Questions?
Experience is more valuable than education. Work on the school yearbook to get experience cropping photographs and writing headlines. In reality talent is more important than a degree yet generally speaking English, History, or any Liberal Studies major. There's one good small publishing house in Minneapolis but I forgot the name. The more talent you have the further you will move up if you could remain safe in a cut-throat, back-stabbing competitive field. In Minneapolis I would guess top editors make about $80K while in Manhattan, NYC $200K.Publishing Companies in Minneapolis and other Editor Questions?
Hi, have you tried Payscale.com? They offer salary, education and career path information for a variety of fields. Here is the starting salary for an editor http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=鈥?/a> - If you scroll down you can see common past and future positions and what they pay.
Good luck!
- Salary Helper
First, I would like to know what types of classes in high school should be taken. English is an obvious one, but is there any other classes that are essential? Would marketing be a wise choice?
Secondly, I was wondering what kind of college degree/major should be obtained. What degree do most successful editors have? What do they major in?
Third, career path editors take? I know they must start small and work their way up the ladder over time, but what is this ladder exactly?
Also, are there any good publishing companies in Minneapolis, Minnesota? Specifically for teenage type books? What are some other cities that have well-known publishing compaines (again, for teenage novels).
Lastly, assuming you make it to the top job of editor, what is the average salary?
Thank you so, so, so much for reading this, and i would appreciate answers to one or more of my questions. THANK YOU!Publishing Companies in Minneapolis and other Editor Questions?
Experience is more valuable than education. Work on the school yearbook to get experience cropping photographs and writing headlines. In reality talent is more important than a degree yet generally speaking English, History, or any Liberal Studies major. There's one good small publishing house in Minneapolis but I forgot the name. The more talent you have the further you will move up if you could remain safe in a cut-throat, back-stabbing competitive field. In Minneapolis I would guess top editors make about $80K while in Manhattan, NYC $200K.Publishing Companies in Minneapolis and other Editor Questions?
Hi, have you tried Payscale.com? They offer salary, education and career path information for a variety of fields. Here is the starting salary for an editor http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=鈥?/a> - If you scroll down you can see common past and future positions and what they pay.
Good luck!
- Salary Helper
Are there any book or magizine publishing companies out there, interested in erotic short stories?
I have written a series of erotic short stories and I want to publish them. My ultimate goal is the create an adult movie series featuring one of my characters.Are there any book or magizine publishing companies out there, interested in erotic short stories?
Try Writer's Digest...they have submissions and guidelines of several books and magazines...Are there any book or magizine publishing companies out there, interested in erotic short stories?
try all the "back-rack" mags.
Try Writer's Digest...they have submissions and guidelines of several books and magazines...Are there any book or magizine publishing companies out there, interested in erotic short stories?
try all the "back-rack" mags.
Is there any publishing company which specifically publishes young adult fiction?
I'm a sixteen year old who's trying to publish a book about my decadent generation. I want my fellow teenagers to read it and think about what their lives are about. I would like to know if there are any publishing companies who'll understand where I'm coming from and take a chance with my novel.Is there any publishing company which specifically publishes young adult fiction?
Yes, there is, but you may want to consider doing a bit of research first. There is a wonderful site that was given to me to help find an agent:
http://www.aar-online.org/mc/page.do
I know this isn't directly what you were looking for, but if you're serious about getting this published, you will most likely need an agent. Most publishers require agents now, and those who don't may not be very reputable. I'd stay clear of vanity publishers, publish on demand publishers, and self-publishers. Also, if you don't know anybody who's heard of them, you may want to double-check what you're getting into. You can do background checks at the Better Business Bureau site (just do a search in Google), and it's handy to have somebody who knows something about contracts to take a look into things too.
I started out almost exactly where you are, and was fortunate enough to have something published of mine at the age of 19...just last year. I just wish I would've known everything that I know now, because I probably wouldn't have gone with the same publisher.Is there any publishing company which specifically publishes young adult fiction?
Get the 2007 issue of Writer's Market
Or use their online service at
http://www.writersmarket.com/index_ns.as鈥?/a>flyff the office full episodes
Yes, there is, but you may want to consider doing a bit of research first. There is a wonderful site that was given to me to help find an agent:
http://www.aar-online.org/mc/page.do
I know this isn't directly what you were looking for, but if you're serious about getting this published, you will most likely need an agent. Most publishers require agents now, and those who don't may not be very reputable. I'd stay clear of vanity publishers, publish on demand publishers, and self-publishers. Also, if you don't know anybody who's heard of them, you may want to double-check what you're getting into. You can do background checks at the Better Business Bureau site (just do a search in Google), and it's handy to have somebody who knows something about contracts to take a look into things too.
I started out almost exactly where you are, and was fortunate enough to have something published of mine at the age of 19...just last year. I just wish I would've known everything that I know now, because I probably wouldn't have gone with the same publisher.Is there any publishing company which specifically publishes young adult fiction?
Get the 2007 issue of Writer's Market
Or use their online service at
http://www.writersmarket.com/index_ns.as鈥?/a>
Do you know any non-self-publishing companies?
Whitmore is the only one I know of. I have just finished writing a book. I do not have the money to self-publish. Any help?Do you know any non-self-publishing companies?
Look up on Internet or library %26amp; check or read info on "Writers All" ,this is a list of all publishers that are interested in your type of book . Summit query letter to them .They will locate your info %26amp;, or book %26amp; get back to you if they are interested.Do you know any non-self-publishing companies?
Go to your local bookstore or library and check out the book Writer's Market (they do a new, revised edition every year). This is a collection of places that you can submit your writing to, so you can find ones specific to your genre of writing.
Also, you may want to approach agents first instead of publishing houses. It will improve your chanced immensely. The folks at Writer's Market print another book titled the Guide to Literary Agents which would be the place to go.Do you know any non-self-publishing companies?
check you're local libary for "writers market 2007" it's a great place to find publishers and get information on how they want things submitted.
Try the classified section of Poets and Writers Magazine at www.pw.org. Poets and Writers is one of the top notch magazines that professionals and nonprofessionals use on a regular basis.
Look up on Internet or library %26amp; check or read info on "Writers All" ,this is a list of all publishers that are interested in your type of book . Summit query letter to them .They will locate your info %26amp;, or book %26amp; get back to you if they are interested.Do you know any non-self-publishing companies?
Go to your local bookstore or library and check out the book Writer's Market (they do a new, revised edition every year). This is a collection of places that you can submit your writing to, so you can find ones specific to your genre of writing.
Also, you may want to approach agents first instead of publishing houses. It will improve your chanced immensely. The folks at Writer's Market print another book titled the Guide to Literary Agents which would be the place to go.Do you know any non-self-publishing companies?
check you're local libary for "writers market 2007" it's a great place to find publishers and get information on how they want things submitted.
Try the classified section of Poets and Writers Magazine at www.pw.org. Poets and Writers is one of the top notch magazines that professionals and nonprofessionals use on a regular basis.
POLL: Do you know any famous/popular publishing book companies?
If so, what are they?POLL: Do you know any famous/popular publishing book companies?
Diamond Comics Distributors.
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Diamond Comics Distributors.
Here's their site:
http://www.diamondcomics.com/public/
Legit childrens book publishing companies?
i have a manuscript its all complete and so are the illustrations i need to get it published by a legit company please give me the names of book publishers that are legit and honestLegit childrens book publishing companies?
Go into a bookstore. Find books already on the shelves that are similar to yours. Those are the publishers you want.
Get their guidelines. Follow those guidelines to the letter.
You might want to get in touch with the SCBWI. http://www.scbwi.org/
Never, ever, pay to be published.Legit childrens book publishing companies?
What James said.
Asking other people to do this level of basic research for you really does _not_ paint you in a good light - have you been this lazy when editing and proofreading your book?
Go into a bookstore. Find books already on the shelves that are similar to yours. Those are the publishers you want.
Get their guidelines. Follow those guidelines to the letter.
You might want to get in touch with the SCBWI. http://www.scbwi.org/
Never, ever, pay to be published.Legit childrens book publishing companies?
What James said.
Asking other people to do this level of basic research for you really does _not_ paint you in a good light - have you been this lazy when editing and proofreading your book?
Publishing Companies For Teens?
Ok, so I have had a remarkable life so far and Id like to write about my grandpa and his military store and all the wars i have ;earned about and how this store has changed my life. I actually really would like to publish this book. Iv seen books in Barnes n Nobles or Borders that r written by teens and so why can't I?! I am 14 and does any1 have any publishing companies that I can learn about to get my book published. Thanks a bunch!Publishing Companies For Teens?
I suggest you join a Writer's group and work on your skills. Then look at Writer's Market and read how to submit a book.
Write it firstPublishing Companies For Teens?
Well first you have to write it. I wouldn't even THINK about contacting a publisher or an agent until my manuscript was in the best shape possible.
Write first, publish second. It's been that way since the dawn of time.
I wholeheartedly agree with the first two answerers: you need to write your book before you start to think about publishing it.
Then, once it is written, you go about it the same way everyone else does. I suggest typing "publish a book" in the search bar. There are a lot of detailed, thought out answers you can read through the search.
Your age is irrelevant; it is about the writing and whether or not it is able to sell. Don't divulge your age in any query letters; just let your writing speak for itself (which, might I remind you again, means you need to write it first. And edit it. And rewrite. And edit some more.)Publishing Companies For Teens?
Like others have said, first and foremost, you NEED TO WRITE YOUR BOOK.
Don't think about publishing or anything else until you have thoroughly written, and EDITED your book.
u need to first write the book, have it edited by every person u can think of about a thousand times, then maybe u could get it published, but its still unlikely bcas the teens whose books have been published are probably all extremely extremely smart and have been writing alomst their whole life and do practically nothing else... good luck tho :)
I suggest you join a Writer's group and work on your skills. Then look at Writer's Market and read how to submit a book.
Write it firstPublishing Companies For Teens?
Well first you have to write it. I wouldn't even THINK about contacting a publisher or an agent until my manuscript was in the best shape possible.
Write first, publish second. It's been that way since the dawn of time.
I wholeheartedly agree with the first two answerers: you need to write your book before you start to think about publishing it.
Then, once it is written, you go about it the same way everyone else does. I suggest typing "publish a book" in the search bar. There are a lot of detailed, thought out answers you can read through the search.
Your age is irrelevant; it is about the writing and whether or not it is able to sell. Don't divulge your age in any query letters; just let your writing speak for itself (which, might I remind you again, means you need to write it first. And edit it. And rewrite. And edit some more.)Publishing Companies For Teens?
Like others have said, first and foremost, you NEED TO WRITE YOUR BOOK.
Don't think about publishing or anything else until you have thoroughly written, and EDITED your book.
u need to first write the book, have it edited by every person u can think of about a thousand times, then maybe u could get it published, but its still unlikely bcas the teens whose books have been published are probably all extremely extremely smart and have been writing alomst their whole life and do practically nothing else... good luck tho :)
Is it true that there are publishing companies that take a "risk" with my book?
I read somewhere that some writers had the opportunity to publish their books by publishing companies who wanted to take a "risk" to see if the book becomes a bestseller, I've heard that they pay you to write if it becomes a hit. I have about four books written (a short story, a two-book series and I'm currently working on another novel), and I'm searching for the opportunity to publish my books. There is a set-back, because I live in Puerto Rico, and the publishing companies here want a large ammount of money paid at the moment (an I think my book will never sell if it's stuck in Puerto Rico). I was searching for companies who wanted to take a "risk" with my books, even if we have to split the profits. Do you have any suggestions? Are there any companies like that? Are they real (lol)? I just want my book published.
Can you help?
P.S. I'm only eighteen, I've never published a book in my life, so you could say that I'm a newborn in the book publishing world, lol!Is it true that there are publishing companies that take a "risk" with my book?
*Every* publisher takes a risk whenever they publish anything. Even though they try to find the cream of the crop, a book may still fail when it goes to market.
If any publisher offers to publish your book at a "risk" but expects you to pay in part for it, turn them down. No proper traditional publisher expects the writer to pay for publishing.lund boats campers
Can you help?
P.S. I'm only eighteen, I've never published a book in my life, so you could say that I'm a newborn in the book publishing world, lol!Is it true that there are publishing companies that take a "risk" with my book?
*Every* publisher takes a risk whenever they publish anything. Even though they try to find the cream of the crop, a book may still fail when it goes to market.
If any publisher offers to publish your book at a "risk" but expects you to pay in part for it, turn them down. No proper traditional publisher expects the writer to pay for publishing.
Publishing companies--newspapers, journalists?
Authors write the books and often have a contract with a publisher, and then the books are printed by a printing agency...
With newspapers however does the publishing company/publisher work the same way? They find authors to write in the newspaper?
Or is that what journalists are? They are in-house writers who put the copy into the newspaper?Publishing companies--newspapers, journalists?
I've written two books, and I've worked as an independent contractor with a publishing house. I give them a manuscript, they pay me back according to sales (except in one case, when the publisher went under and I lost thousands of dollars).
But usually, I'm a journalist. The newspaper buys my time, and I produce stories for it. They keep the rights to all of my work. I'm not a free-lance writer for the paper, in which the paper might give a writer a set amount for a particular story.
With newspapers however does the publishing company/publisher work the same way? They find authors to write in the newspaper?
Or is that what journalists are? They are in-house writers who put the copy into the newspaper?Publishing companies--newspapers, journalists?
I've written two books, and I've worked as an independent contractor with a publishing house. I give them a manuscript, they pay me back according to sales (except in one case, when the publisher went under and I lost thousands of dollars).
But usually, I'm a journalist. The newspaper buys my time, and I produce stories for it. They keep the rights to all of my work. I'm not a free-lance writer for the paper, in which the paper might give a writer a set amount for a particular story.
Can publishing companies publish script made by foreigner?
Hi! I've made several novels, but I haven't submit it to any publishing companies. I want to submit it, but the problem is, I made it in English and the native language in my country is not English (I'm Asian). Moreover, currently, I'm attending a university in London. So, can I just submit it to publishing companies here in London? And if they accept it, can they publish it? Because, I only have a student visa, not work visa. Any ideas?Can publishing companies publish script made by foreigner?
You don't need a work permit or visa to be allowed to publish a book in the UK. You're not employed by the publisher.
What you probably need is a literary agent. Most of the major publishers in the UK don't accept manuscripts directly from authors. An agent sifts through the thousands of mostly unpublishable manuscripts that writers submit to him every year, and sends the ten or twenty he thinks might be bestsellers to whichever publisher(s) he thinks might want them.
Buy or borrow the current edition of Writer's and Artist's Yearbook. It will tell you everything you need to know about getting published.
Having said that, if this question represents your standard of English, you're not going to get published. If an agent or publisher can tell that you're not a native speaker of the language you're writing, they won't offer to publish your book.Can publishing companies publish script made by foreigner?
submit it to the london publishing company - ask them if they DO publish novels from a student visa person. if not try publish them in your own country - english is a universal language so it can be published..if THAT isn't possible, then try obtain a work visa or PR in a country (eg. england, usa etc) and then they will have no reason to not publish your workCan publishing companies publish script made by foreigner?
It would be fine to send it off here in England.
You don't need a work permit or visa to be allowed to publish a book in the UK. You're not employed by the publisher.
What you probably need is a literary agent. Most of the major publishers in the UK don't accept manuscripts directly from authors. An agent sifts through the thousands of mostly unpublishable manuscripts that writers submit to him every year, and sends the ten or twenty he thinks might be bestsellers to whichever publisher(s) he thinks might want them.
Buy or borrow the current edition of Writer's and Artist's Yearbook. It will tell you everything you need to know about getting published.
Having said that, if this question represents your standard of English, you're not going to get published. If an agent or publisher can tell that you're not a native speaker of the language you're writing, they won't offer to publish your book.Can publishing companies publish script made by foreigner?
submit it to the london publishing company - ask them if they DO publish novels from a student visa person. if not try publish them in your own country - english is a universal language so it can be published..if THAT isn't possible, then try obtain a work visa or PR in a country (eg. england, usa etc) and then they will have no reason to not publish your workCan publishing companies publish script made by foreigner?
It would be fine to send it off here in England.
What publishing companies are there in Calgary, Alberta?
I'm not exactly looking to publish an entire book, more like a short story, so my first thought was the local newspaper. Does anyone know of any publishing companies in Calgary? I believe I'm a little better than average at writing, and I'm hoping to get some extra money for university, but I don't know how to go about doing it.
I've looked around for websites, but I've come up with nothing. I don't think I need an agent, since I believe that this is only going to be a one-time thing. Would you recommend going to the newspapers, or an actual publishing company? I'm not willing to self-publish, so I don't really think that it's an option for me.
Thanks for all your help! =)What publishing companies are there in Calgary, Alberta?
HEY GUESS WHAT?????
I FRICKEN CLEANED MY ROOM AND GUESS WHAT ELSE????
HE SAID "GREAT MAYBE NEXT TIME U'll DO IT WHEN YOU TOLD!!"
GREAT ADVICE
NOT!!
I've looked around for websites, but I've come up with nothing. I don't think I need an agent, since I believe that this is only going to be a one-time thing. Would you recommend going to the newspapers, or an actual publishing company? I'm not willing to self-publish, so I don't really think that it's an option for me.
Thanks for all your help! =)What publishing companies are there in Calgary, Alberta?
HEY GUESS WHAT?????
I FRICKEN CLEANED MY ROOM AND GUESS WHAT ELSE????
HE SAID "GREAT MAYBE NEXT TIME U'll DO IT WHEN YOU TOLD!!"
GREAT ADVICE
NOT!!
Does any body know any publishing companies who publish YAYA(young adults writing for young adults)?
I had found a company, but I lost the website.Does any body know any publishing companies who publish YAYA(young adults writing for young adults)?
No, and if you have found a company then run as far as you can because it's most likely nothing more than a scam. There aren't any legit presses that only publish young writers. It's not lucrative since most young writers can't write at the professional level needed for publishing. If you've written something that you want to get published then you have to send it in to the publishers that everyone else uses and your writing needs to be comparable to the books you find on bookstore shelves if you ever want to be published.
Do your research into publishing because if you walk into it being unknowledgeable about it then you're going to be taken advantage of.
ADDING: Yeah, that still sounds weird, Meredith. Can you be explicit about what kind of "publisher" it was? Is it something like Worthy of Publishing where you publish your work on the site for everyone to read or is it a real publisher that sells your book and is supposed to get it into bookstores and make you a profit? There's a difference and I need to know what you mean by "publisher."Does any body know any publishing companies who publish YAYA(young adults writing for young adults)?
Yes, what Joss said. No legitimate publishing company does what you describe.
"It wasn't only publishing YAYA. It was one of the genres you could enter you book under just like Historical Fiction or Horror or Young Adult."
Doesn't matter. Still sounds like a scam. The very fact that you enter the genre of your book on the website tells me immediately that that is not a proper publishing company. Legitimate publishing companies don't take submissions in that manner.Does any body know any publishing companies who publish YAYA(young adults writing for young adults)?
Check out the book Writer's Market for legitimate places.
No, and if you have found a company then run as far as you can because it's most likely nothing more than a scam. There aren't any legit presses that only publish young writers. It's not lucrative since most young writers can't write at the professional level needed for publishing. If you've written something that you want to get published then you have to send it in to the publishers that everyone else uses and your writing needs to be comparable to the books you find on bookstore shelves if you ever want to be published.
Do your research into publishing because if you walk into it being unknowledgeable about it then you're going to be taken advantage of.
ADDING: Yeah, that still sounds weird, Meredith. Can you be explicit about what kind of "publisher" it was? Is it something like Worthy of Publishing where you publish your work on the site for everyone to read or is it a real publisher that sells your book and is supposed to get it into bookstores and make you a profit? There's a difference and I need to know what you mean by "publisher."Does any body know any publishing companies who publish YAYA(young adults writing for young adults)?
Yes, what Joss said. No legitimate publishing company does what you describe.
"It wasn't only publishing YAYA. It was one of the genres you could enter you book under just like Historical Fiction or Horror or Young Adult."
Doesn't matter. Still sounds like a scam. The very fact that you enter the genre of your book on the website tells me immediately that that is not a proper publishing company. Legitimate publishing companies don't take submissions in that manner.Does any body know any publishing companies who publish YAYA(young adults writing for young adults)?
Check out the book Writer's Market for legitimate places.
Childrens Books/Young Adult Publishing Companies?
Hi, I am trying to get some of my books published, but I was wondering if anybody knew of any publishers that are accepting none published/new writers? If you know of any that can help me that would be great!
Best Answer Gets Best Vote!!
Thx!Childrens Books/Young Adult Publishing Companies?
I know this isn't what you want to hear, but unfortunately the odds are heavily stacked against you. You have chosen the most difficult thing in the publishing business - getting a children's book published.
Let me describe for you the current nature of the children's book market. I just finished ghostwriting eight children's books for a very major sports figure - already sold to a very major Top Two NY publisher. The first is due out in Spring. I am currently working on my 9th one for him with others to follow. This information was given to me by a Senior Editor at the publisher I write for (one of the top 2 publishers in the country) ...
This is how the children's market breaks down.
40% of children's books published today are by celebs like Madonna, Jamie Lee Curtis etc. Celebs can get anything they want published. Their names sell.
40% are written by existing, established children's authors like Eric Carle.
15-20% are reprints of children's classics like Curious George.
That leaves at best 5% for new authors.
And that percentage is being cut into by adult authors like Carl Hiaasen and Mary Higgins Clark entering the childrens' market recently.
To that, add the fact that most of the large publishing companies are backlogged with children's books they have under contract but havent gotten out yet. It takes about a year for a children's book to make it out. It usually takes an artist about a month a page to illustrate. So most publishers have their production schedules for children's books filled out for the next few years.
As a result, most A list publishers aren't even reading childrens' books right now, which means agents arent either. Agents only read what they can sell.
There is very little room to break into the children's market. Only books that are extremely exceptional and have huge appeal stand a chance. Forget any holiday related books - the selling season is too short to make money.
Take a walk through any major childrens' book department and you will confirm what I am telling you. Getting a childrens' book done is almost impossible - and getting an advance for it is virtually out of the question anymore. Unless you fall into one of those categories above. I am fortunate to have the backing of a very major sports star to get me in the door with kids books. I write adult novels, but believe me I have tried with kids books before and failed for exactly the reasons I list here.
Ghostwriting has gotten me in through the back door, and now I will be able to sell some of the children's books that have my name on them. For now, someone else's name is on the cover. Someone whose name sells books - big time. Don't ask me how you can get a ghostwriting deal for a major sports star ... I really backed into this. It was a gift from Heaven really and it is a blast working with this person too!!! My mantle is now covered with sports memorabilia worth a fortune!! I love presents. It has also led to 3 other ghostwriting jobs.
That is the nature of the beast. You might get a copy of Writers Market and search for some small publishers who are reading childrens' books, but searching through the agents section, you will see that almost NO agents are reading childrens' books. Try for some small publishers that read without going through an agent. Expect a lot of rejection. Develop a really thick skin and learn to advocate for yourself.
There is one shot you have. As you are searching through that book department, look for something that isn't there. Research. Some kind of a topic nobody has written about. It would be something that teaches a lesson to kids in a fictional way, but that hasn't been done before. Believe me - there are topics. I found one recently. I did a teleconference with the publisher I work with and he was thrilled. He wants te book yesterday. No such book exists. If you can find a topic nobody has covered before and write an exceptional book. you have a shot. Jamie Lee Curtis has been very successful with that.
Always remember that before you send anything to anyone, check them out. Preditors and Editors, Absolute Write Water Cooler's Bewares and Background Checks, Writers Weekly.com and Writers Wall are all great sources and totally free - although if they help you, it is nice to contribute a donation. Someone has to pay for running the sites. If you do not see information on the publisher or agent in question, write to Dave K at Preditors and Editors, Victoria Strauss or James Macdonald at Absolute Write or Angela Hoy at Writers Weekly. They are happy to pass along any info they have to help you.
As for self publishing it with someplace like Lulu - it will get you nowhere. Self published books dont make it to bookstores. It is a financial black hole to self publish. I recently read about a woman who refinanced her house and spent over 70 thousand dollars publishing and promoting her children's book. She has recouped less than 10% of her money and is in danger of losing her home.
Childrens' books are impulse buys. What is out on the tables for kids to see is what sells. Kids don't shop at websites for things like books. They have to hold them in their hand and nag Mom to buy it. The only way to achieve that is through a good traditional publisher. Self publishing will do nothing for you but take money.
I have starred a lot of great Q and A regarding writing on my profile. You can access it and print out the pages. Start a notebook you can refer to. There s a lot of good information here and I add more as I see good ones. I am doing it to help others. Feel free to use it. Add me as a fan and get the regular updates. Keep writing. Remember you have to need to grow a hide as thick as a herd of elephants. There will be rejection letters. That is inevitable. But you are only 12. Gone With the Wind was rejected 50 times. Never forget that.
Just keep writing. Be exceptional!!
Good luck. Pax-CChildrens Books/Young Adult Publishing Companies?
It would be in your best interest to find an agent first. Publishing houses don't generally take unsolicited material.Childrens Books/Young Adult Publishing Companies?
You should get a copy of the book "2008 Writer's Market" by Robert Brewer. Not only does it have an up-to-date list of what kind of books different agents and publishers are looking for -- it also gives a lot of good info on how to prepare a book proposal, manuscript requirements, etc.
Good luck!
Well I know an online place, but I'm not sure if it will help! Try here-http://dtp.amazon.com/mn/signinshop bop spelling dictionary
Best Answer Gets Best Vote!!
Thx!Childrens Books/Young Adult Publishing Companies?
I know this isn't what you want to hear, but unfortunately the odds are heavily stacked against you. You have chosen the most difficult thing in the publishing business - getting a children's book published.
Let me describe for you the current nature of the children's book market. I just finished ghostwriting eight children's books for a very major sports figure - already sold to a very major Top Two NY publisher. The first is due out in Spring. I am currently working on my 9th one for him with others to follow. This information was given to me by a Senior Editor at the publisher I write for (one of the top 2 publishers in the country) ...
This is how the children's market breaks down.
40% of children's books published today are by celebs like Madonna, Jamie Lee Curtis etc. Celebs can get anything they want published. Their names sell.
40% are written by existing, established children's authors like Eric Carle.
15-20% are reprints of children's classics like Curious George.
That leaves at best 5% for new authors.
And that percentage is being cut into by adult authors like Carl Hiaasen and Mary Higgins Clark entering the childrens' market recently.
To that, add the fact that most of the large publishing companies are backlogged with children's books they have under contract but havent gotten out yet. It takes about a year for a children's book to make it out. It usually takes an artist about a month a page to illustrate. So most publishers have their production schedules for children's books filled out for the next few years.
As a result, most A list publishers aren't even reading childrens' books right now, which means agents arent either. Agents only read what they can sell.
There is very little room to break into the children's market. Only books that are extremely exceptional and have huge appeal stand a chance. Forget any holiday related books - the selling season is too short to make money.
Take a walk through any major childrens' book department and you will confirm what I am telling you. Getting a childrens' book done is almost impossible - and getting an advance for it is virtually out of the question anymore. Unless you fall into one of those categories above. I am fortunate to have the backing of a very major sports star to get me in the door with kids books. I write adult novels, but believe me I have tried with kids books before and failed for exactly the reasons I list here.
Ghostwriting has gotten me in through the back door, and now I will be able to sell some of the children's books that have my name on them. For now, someone else's name is on the cover. Someone whose name sells books - big time. Don't ask me how you can get a ghostwriting deal for a major sports star ... I really backed into this. It was a gift from Heaven really and it is a blast working with this person too!!! My mantle is now covered with sports memorabilia worth a fortune!! I love presents. It has also led to 3 other ghostwriting jobs.
That is the nature of the beast. You might get a copy of Writers Market and search for some small publishers who are reading childrens' books, but searching through the agents section, you will see that almost NO agents are reading childrens' books. Try for some small publishers that read without going through an agent. Expect a lot of rejection. Develop a really thick skin and learn to advocate for yourself.
There is one shot you have. As you are searching through that book department, look for something that isn't there. Research. Some kind of a topic nobody has written about. It would be something that teaches a lesson to kids in a fictional way, but that hasn't been done before. Believe me - there are topics. I found one recently. I did a teleconference with the publisher I work with and he was thrilled. He wants te book yesterday. No such book exists. If you can find a topic nobody has covered before and write an exceptional book. you have a shot. Jamie Lee Curtis has been very successful with that.
Always remember that before you send anything to anyone, check them out. Preditors and Editors, Absolute Write Water Cooler's Bewares and Background Checks, Writers Weekly.com and Writers Wall are all great sources and totally free - although if they help you, it is nice to contribute a donation. Someone has to pay for running the sites. If you do not see information on the publisher or agent in question, write to Dave K at Preditors and Editors, Victoria Strauss or James Macdonald at Absolute Write or Angela Hoy at Writers Weekly. They are happy to pass along any info they have to help you.
As for self publishing it with someplace like Lulu - it will get you nowhere. Self published books dont make it to bookstores. It is a financial black hole to self publish. I recently read about a woman who refinanced her house and spent over 70 thousand dollars publishing and promoting her children's book. She has recouped less than 10% of her money and is in danger of losing her home.
Childrens' books are impulse buys. What is out on the tables for kids to see is what sells. Kids don't shop at websites for things like books. They have to hold them in their hand and nag Mom to buy it. The only way to achieve that is through a good traditional publisher. Self publishing will do nothing for you but take money.
I have starred a lot of great Q and A regarding writing on my profile. You can access it and print out the pages. Start a notebook you can refer to. There s a lot of good information here and I add more as I see good ones. I am doing it to help others. Feel free to use it. Add me as a fan and get the regular updates. Keep writing. Remember you have to need to grow a hide as thick as a herd of elephants. There will be rejection letters. That is inevitable. But you are only 12. Gone With the Wind was rejected 50 times. Never forget that.
Just keep writing. Be exceptional!!
Good luck. Pax-CChildrens Books/Young Adult Publishing Companies?
It would be in your best interest to find an agent first. Publishing houses don't generally take unsolicited material.Childrens Books/Young Adult Publishing Companies?
You should get a copy of the book "2008 Writer's Market" by Robert Brewer. Not only does it have an up-to-date list of what kind of books different agents and publishers are looking for -- it also gives a lot of good info on how to prepare a book proposal, manuscript requirements, etc.
Good luck!
Well I know an online place, but I'm not sure if it will help! Try here-http://dtp.amazon.com/mn/signin
Publishing Companies that pay YOU?
I'm trying to find pubishing companies that will actually pay me. Google has not been so helpful, becuase all I can find are publishing companies the expect to be payed $500+ to publish your book. I have only been able to find one company that payed you instead of the other way around and am waiting for a response on my manuascript. I know to get your book pubished this way you have to send it to many different companies. Therefore, I ask you guys if you know any companies that will do this. If it matters, the book is fiction, and a saga.Publishing Companies that pay YOU?
The trick is being good enough that it will sell. You should have at least 5 people critically read the book and make constructive criticism.
Then read Writer's Market and follow the suggestions how to submit a book to a publisher. Follow the submission policy to the letter.
Good luck.Publishing Companies that pay YOU?
Go to the library or a bookstore. Get a copy of Writer's Market, an annual directory of publishers. Read it. Stop relying on google to live your life for you.
The trick is being good enough that it will sell. You should have at least 5 people critically read the book and make constructive criticism.
Then read Writer's Market and follow the suggestions how to submit a book to a publisher. Follow the submission policy to the letter.
Good luck.Publishing Companies that pay YOU?
Go to the library or a bookstore. Get a copy of Writer's Market, an annual directory of publishers. Read it. Stop relying on google to live your life for you.
Major Publishing Companies?
I've tried researching major publishing companies but for some reason, clear results never seem to come up.
I'm aspiring to be a book editor and I'd like to stay in California, so obviously since most publishing companies are on the east coast I'm limited. I'd like to work in the fantasy, science fiction type field. So far I have Harper Collins on my list, but it'd be a long shot if I managed to work in the ONE publishing company I have on my list.
They really don't need to be MAJOR, but something stable and with more job opportunities than most. I would really appreciate a list of publishing companies in California. That's basically what I'm asking. Please and thank you.Major Publishing Companies?
these are the top 20 media companies. they also control a large portion of published magazines and newspapers in united states.
You can wiki search any of the companies below and it will give you a list of all the stuff they own. Take a look at an example here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance_Pub鈥?/a>
1. Time Warner Inc.
2. Walt Disney Company
3. Viacom Inc.
4. News Corporation
5. CBS Corporation
6. Cox Enterprises
7. NBC Universal
8. Gannett Company, Inc.
9. Clear Channel Communications Inc.
10. Advance Publications, Inc.
11. Tribune Company
12. McGraw-Hill Companies
13. Hearst Corporation
14. Washington Post Company
15. The New York Times Company
16. E.W. Scripps Co.
17. McClatchy Company
18. Thomson Corporation
19. Freedom Communications, Inc.
20. A%26amp;E Television NetworksMajor Publishing Companies?
I think the answer was a great help because those places own a lot. I am actually interested in the same thing as you, Heather. Did you find another list or companies in California?
I'm aspiring to be a book editor and I'd like to stay in California, so obviously since most publishing companies are on the east coast I'm limited. I'd like to work in the fantasy, science fiction type field. So far I have Harper Collins on my list, but it'd be a long shot if I managed to work in the ONE publishing company I have on my list.
They really don't need to be MAJOR, but something stable and with more job opportunities than most. I would really appreciate a list of publishing companies in California. That's basically what I'm asking. Please and thank you.Major Publishing Companies?
these are the top 20 media companies. they also control a large portion of published magazines and newspapers in united states.
You can wiki search any of the companies below and it will give you a list of all the stuff they own. Take a look at an example here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance_Pub鈥?/a>
1. Time Warner Inc.
2. Walt Disney Company
3. Viacom Inc.
4. News Corporation
5. CBS Corporation
6. Cox Enterprises
7. NBC Universal
8. Gannett Company, Inc.
9. Clear Channel Communications Inc.
10. Advance Publications, Inc.
11. Tribune Company
12. McGraw-Hill Companies
13. Hearst Corporation
14. Washington Post Company
15. The New York Times Company
16. E.W. Scripps Co.
17. McClatchy Company
18. Thomson Corporation
19. Freedom Communications, Inc.
20. A%26amp;E Television NetworksMajor Publishing Companies?
I think the answer was a great help because those places own a lot. I am actually interested in the same thing as you, Heather. Did you find another list or companies in California?
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Small publishing companies that deal with...?
Looking for good small publishing companies that deal with romantic-suspence and romantic-thriller novels. I've heard good things about new writers being better off with a smaller publishing company, one that could push their book and they wouldnt get lost in all the best sellers or different genres. That's why I like smaller publishing companies and when Im done with my manuscript, Id like to try and get it published through one. If anyone knows of some or a place that will let me know where to find them, that would be very helpful to me, thanks.
Also I dont like the ones where you submit the book and they print just what is sold and there is not editor or anything like that. Naturally I also dont care about self publishing or vanity presses, heard too many bad things about both. Thanks for any advice.Small publishing companies that deal with...?
Yeah, pick up a copy of Writer's Market. If you're writing romance then Harlequin accepts unagented submissions. Harlequin is the largest publisher of romance. Tor also accepts unagented manuscripts. Tor is the largest publisher of sci-fi, but they also publish other genres. You can read its guidelines to see if you should submit. Check writer's forums like Absolutewrite.com. It has a subforum for people to discuss literary agents and publishers and which ones are good and bad. GL.
Small publishing companies can benefit you, but if you want to make a career as a writer then you need an audience that's buying your book. Small publishers are limited with how much they can financially support your book and get it out there. I'm not exactly following your logic regarding best sellers. Most books will NEVER make that status. Larger publishers are the ones that can bring your book to the masses and give it the financial support it needs to be a success (luck is included). I'm sure you've heard of the Time Traveller's Wife? This was a book that was published by a small press and obviously ended up being a break out hit (I mean, she got a 4 million advance for her second book(!) because the first one was so successful). Small presses are limited with distribution and marketing. The author of the Time Traveller's Wife wanted to go with the same small press for her second book but decided against it because they couldn't offer her the type of distribution she would need for her second book. Those are some of the things you need to think about. There's nothing wrong with small presses, but you have to carefully consider the pros and cons of going with a small press because they do have their limitation and compare that with where you want your career to go. And, even so, small presses can publish different genres, and just because you're publishing with them does not mean that they're going to put all their money behind your book: Their more established authors might get the bulk of marketing support while your book rarely gets anything. Also, small press authors also have to put in more leg work to market, promote and sell their books compared to large press authors. Just sayin. There are pros and cons, so think them through carefully, and I don't get the logic about getting lost amongst all the best sellers and different genres and would appreciate if you expounded on that thought.Small publishing companies that deal with...?
Get a copy of Writer's Markets - you'll find numerous small presses listed there, along with the biggies. You can read through their specifics and follow the instructions on how to submit.
Self publishing can be good if you have a market - for example, if you live near an historic location and publish a small book about the history of the place, and the tourist bureau or gift shop carries it, you can make a small profit. But in general, self publishing is very difficult because marketing is such a problem. Vanity press is useless - I've seen soooo many books published through vanity press and they are terrible.Then generaly need some serious editing (which the vanity publishers don't provide)
Also I dont like the ones where you submit the book and they print just what is sold and there is not editor or anything like that. Naturally I also dont care about self publishing or vanity presses, heard too many bad things about both. Thanks for any advice.Small publishing companies that deal with...?
Yeah, pick up a copy of Writer's Market. If you're writing romance then Harlequin accepts unagented submissions. Harlequin is the largest publisher of romance. Tor also accepts unagented manuscripts. Tor is the largest publisher of sci-fi, but they also publish other genres. You can read its guidelines to see if you should submit. Check writer's forums like Absolutewrite.com. It has a subforum for people to discuss literary agents and publishers and which ones are good and bad. GL.
Small publishing companies can benefit you, but if you want to make a career as a writer then you need an audience that's buying your book. Small publishers are limited with how much they can financially support your book and get it out there. I'm not exactly following your logic regarding best sellers. Most books will NEVER make that status. Larger publishers are the ones that can bring your book to the masses and give it the financial support it needs to be a success (luck is included). I'm sure you've heard of the Time Traveller's Wife? This was a book that was published by a small press and obviously ended up being a break out hit (I mean, she got a 4 million advance for her second book(!) because the first one was so successful). Small presses are limited with distribution and marketing. The author of the Time Traveller's Wife wanted to go with the same small press for her second book but decided against it because they couldn't offer her the type of distribution she would need for her second book. Those are some of the things you need to think about. There's nothing wrong with small presses, but you have to carefully consider the pros and cons of going with a small press because they do have their limitation and compare that with where you want your career to go. And, even so, small presses can publish different genres, and just because you're publishing with them does not mean that they're going to put all their money behind your book: Their more established authors might get the bulk of marketing support while your book rarely gets anything. Also, small press authors also have to put in more leg work to market, promote and sell their books compared to large press authors. Just sayin. There are pros and cons, so think them through carefully, and I don't get the logic about getting lost amongst all the best sellers and different genres and would appreciate if you expounded on that thought.Small publishing companies that deal with...?
Get a copy of Writer's Markets - you'll find numerous small presses listed there, along with the biggies. You can read through their specifics and follow the instructions on how to submit.
Self publishing can be good if you have a market - for example, if you live near an historic location and publish a small book about the history of the place, and the tourist bureau or gift shop carries it, you can make a small profit. But in general, self publishing is very difficult because marketing is such a problem. Vanity press is useless - I've seen soooo many books published through vanity press and they are terrible.Then generaly need some serious editing (which the vanity publishers don't provide)
What's a good publishing company for REALLY young and aspiring authors?I'm 17 by the way.?
I started writing a story/novel when I was in 8th grade. And now after several years of hard work, blood, sweat, and..... Massive amounts of sleep loss I have finally finished it. ^__^ But... I have little to no knowledge in publishing companies however. And I don't want to get scammed! Please help!!What's a good publishing company for REALLY young and aspiring authors?I'm 17 by the way.?
Seliny,
You'll need to get a copy of Writer's Market. In there you'll find literary agents you can query in order to get one of them interested in your work.
Here's what I give everyone who asks this question. I know it's a long list, but it can be accomplished if you put your mind to it and your best foot forward. This is the only way any agent or publisher will take you seriously. Believe me, there are no short cuts.
Read on:
Writing a book takes more than just sitting down and putting your idea into words. There are a lot of things that you have to consider.
Keep an eye out for spelling and grammar errors. When typing fast with fresh ideas in our heads, we tend to forget ourselves. Check and recheck your work. Editors are very expensive these days.
You’ll need to know how to write an effective ‘query letter’ to a literary agent. The letter will also include a synopsis that will hold the interest of the agent, and want to make him or her ask for the first three chapters of your work. Never send a manuscript to a publisher or literary agent without querying first.
You’ll need to know how to format your manuscript. This includes the fonts (size and type) that most agents, editors, and publishers want. These are usually Courier New and Times New Roman (12 pt). Short stories and novels are formatted differently. You will need to follow submission guidelines just as they are laid down for your submissions. Anything less will result in your manuscript sent back or destroyed unread.
You will need to know what Point of View (POV) is. Know how to write in First Person Point of View. You’ll need to know the can and can not of each.
Do you know how to write dialogue? How to format dialogue? This is very important and allows the author and his/her characters to communicate with the reader. Remember dialect as well. Dialect is how a person speaks. Your characters may be highly educated or dumber than dishwater. ‘Ain’t got none’ is highly acceptable when used properly by a character who is even less than street smart.
It’s a good idea to know some of the publishing laws. The use of names and places.
These include
o Delivery Of Satisfactory Copy
o Permission for Copyrighted Material
o Grant Of Rights
o Proofreading and Author's Corrections
o Advances and Royalties
o Author's Warranties and Indemnities
o Copies to Author
o Option Clause
Learn how to get a ‘word count of your work. Some novels have a prologue and an epilogue. You’ll need to know how to write them and why they’re used.
Know what the word ‘genre’ means. Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction; These are all genres.
One of the most important issues in manuscript submitting is the proper ‘page set up’ for your work. This includes margins, indents, and paragraphs. Most editors will want to see your manuscript double spaced. This allows the editor to use his/her proofreaders marks between the lines. Most margins will be one inch all around with a ragged right margin and an even left.
Are you prepared to do a lot of ‘research’ involving your work? Remember that many professionals such as, doctors, lawyers, nurses, public accountants, judges, architects, bricklayers, engineers, and police officers read, too.
Do you know what a sub-plot is? This is a plot that comes ‘under’ the main plot. The hero may be after the vampire, but the mob may be after the hero as well. This is a sub-plot.
Can you take rejection and constructive criticism? If you’re easily hurt in the feelings department, then writing may not be your forte. Critics will tear you apart or build you up. The best writers in the world “King, Patterson, Koontz, J.K. Rowling, and many others” have been torn up one side and down the other. You can’t please everyone.
If you decide to hire an editor, remember: Your manuscript will be double spaced, which means there will be twice as many pages. A 600 page novel could cost you around $1800.00, some even more depending on what the editor charges per page. Then there’s the hourly rate that some charge. Usually it’s within the range of $65.00. So, if they work on your book for 18 hours, that’s another $1170.00 + $1800.00 = $2970.00
These are the things you must know to work at your craft. Don’t let these things deter you from writing. There are books in libraries and bookstores that can teach you all of these things. Buying these books (if you want to be a serious writer) is the best thing to do. Why? Well, because you can use a yellow marker to highlight all the points of interest. Then you can use the front of the book to make page references to those markings in order to check back on them at a later date, when you need to.
You’ll need to get a copy of Writer’s Market for the current year. This has literary agents whom you can send out query letters to. Some of them allow email queries. They also have a website. Google: Writer’s Market.
I wish you the best of luck!
My suggestion would be to pick up a writers market and find an agent that will represent you. Check out books that are similar to yours and find out who the publishing company is. From there find out who the Agent is and send them a query letter to see if they'll represent you. Most publishing company's don't take unsolicited manuscripts.What's a good publishing company for REALLY young and aspiring authors?I'm 17 by the way.?
You can read some of the answers I've written in my profile if you want to know the specifics about submissions, but you should know that publishing houses don't accept unsolicited manuscripts. It may seem like a waste of money to you, but you should hire a literary agent. Publishing house rarely, if ever, accept unsolicited manuscripts nowadays. For example, I recently got a monthly editorial update about what manuscripts we've accepted, rejected, and received, and they were all submitted by agencies.
I CAN tell you the name of the top five publishers: Random House, HarperCollins, Simon %26amp; Schuster, Penguin, and Scholastic. You can also try Little, Brown %26amp; Co., Bloomsbury, FSG, Candlewick, Chronicle, and Hyperion. Some agencies I've heard of are Writers House (this is one of the biggest), Pippin Properties, Curtis Brown, and Sterling Lord Literistics (all of them are not cheap, but they represent most authors in children's).
Congrats on the book! I'm in 7th grade and am writing a story/novel like you, except I haven't finished it yet. I'm sorta in the same predicament as you. Sorry, I have no idea about publishing, but when(and i'm sure and hope that you do) get your book published you have to email me the title of your book and tell me where to get it! Ya, i don't even know what your book is about, but you sound really cool and I would buy and read your book. email or im me later plz i would luv to talk to you! good luckWhat's a good publishing company for REALLY young and aspiring authors?I'm 17 by the way.?
well, your in luck. Since Christopher Paolini wrote Eragon at 15 or 16 and Amelia Atwater-Rhodes started writing at like 14 or so, publishers are looking for teen authors because it's the latest trend. Oh - and don't forget Hinton wrote The Outsiders when she was just 16. Try Random House and Delacourt Press.
I would simply pick up a copy of Writer's Market 2008. It will answer just about all of your questions, including providing examples of good and bad query letters that you are to send into legit. publishers. Anyone can go through the process of trying to find a publisher - no matter what your age is. If your manuscript is 'buyable' the publisher will not care if they can make money off of your writing.
I could tell you one thing they would not want to hear is the numerous years you put into the novel and the work you went through and the loss of sleep. In fact, when WM provides an example of a bad query letter - they use similar statements you used in this question. So just an FYI incase you do contact a publisher.
The only possible disadvantage for aspiring writers under eighteen (or even under twenty five) they may not have any publishing credentials to their name - and that is something a publisher will take into consideration. So perhaps you could start small - submit short stories into magazines and/or contests.
Good luck.
Search through Yahoo search engine.Type 'book publishers' and hit the search button
Seliny,
You'll need to get a copy of Writer's Market. In there you'll find literary agents you can query in order to get one of them interested in your work.
Here's what I give everyone who asks this question. I know it's a long list, but it can be accomplished if you put your mind to it and your best foot forward. This is the only way any agent or publisher will take you seriously. Believe me, there are no short cuts.
Read on:
Writing a book takes more than just sitting down and putting your idea into words. There are a lot of things that you have to consider.
Keep an eye out for spelling and grammar errors. When typing fast with fresh ideas in our heads, we tend to forget ourselves. Check and recheck your work. Editors are very expensive these days.
You’ll need to know how to write an effective ‘query letter’ to a literary agent. The letter will also include a synopsis that will hold the interest of the agent, and want to make him or her ask for the first three chapters of your work. Never send a manuscript to a publisher or literary agent without querying first.
You’ll need to know how to format your manuscript. This includes the fonts (size and type) that most agents, editors, and publishers want. These are usually Courier New and Times New Roman (12 pt). Short stories and novels are formatted differently. You will need to follow submission guidelines just as they are laid down for your submissions. Anything less will result in your manuscript sent back or destroyed unread.
You will need to know what Point of View (POV) is. Know how to write in First Person Point of View. You’ll need to know the can and can not of each.
Do you know how to write dialogue? How to format dialogue? This is very important and allows the author and his/her characters to communicate with the reader. Remember dialect as well. Dialect is how a person speaks. Your characters may be highly educated or dumber than dishwater. ‘Ain’t got none’ is highly acceptable when used properly by a character who is even less than street smart.
It’s a good idea to know some of the publishing laws. The use of names and places.
These include
o Delivery Of Satisfactory Copy
o Permission for Copyrighted Material
o Grant Of Rights
o Proofreading and Author's Corrections
o Advances and Royalties
o Author's Warranties and Indemnities
o Copies to Author
o Option Clause
Learn how to get a ‘word count of your work. Some novels have a prologue and an epilogue. You’ll need to know how to write them and why they’re used.
Know what the word ‘genre’ means. Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction; These are all genres.
One of the most important issues in manuscript submitting is the proper ‘page set up’ for your work. This includes margins, indents, and paragraphs. Most editors will want to see your manuscript double spaced. This allows the editor to use his/her proofreaders marks between the lines. Most margins will be one inch all around with a ragged right margin and an even left.
Are you prepared to do a lot of ‘research’ involving your work? Remember that many professionals such as, doctors, lawyers, nurses, public accountants, judges, architects, bricklayers, engineers, and police officers read, too.
Do you know what a sub-plot is? This is a plot that comes ‘under’ the main plot. The hero may be after the vampire, but the mob may be after the hero as well. This is a sub-plot.
Can you take rejection and constructive criticism? If you’re easily hurt in the feelings department, then writing may not be your forte. Critics will tear you apart or build you up. The best writers in the world “King, Patterson, Koontz, J.K. Rowling, and many others” have been torn up one side and down the other. You can’t please everyone.
If you decide to hire an editor, remember: Your manuscript will be double spaced, which means there will be twice as many pages. A 600 page novel could cost you around $1800.00, some even more depending on what the editor charges per page. Then there’s the hourly rate that some charge. Usually it’s within the range of $65.00. So, if they work on your book for 18 hours, that’s another $1170.00 + $1800.00 = $2970.00
These are the things you must know to work at your craft. Don’t let these things deter you from writing. There are books in libraries and bookstores that can teach you all of these things. Buying these books (if you want to be a serious writer) is the best thing to do. Why? Well, because you can use a yellow marker to highlight all the points of interest. Then you can use the front of the book to make page references to those markings in order to check back on them at a later date, when you need to.
You’ll need to get a copy of Writer’s Market for the current year. This has literary agents whom you can send out query letters to. Some of them allow email queries. They also have a website. Google: Writer’s Market.
I wish you the best of luck!
My suggestion would be to pick up a writers market and find an agent that will represent you. Check out books that are similar to yours and find out who the publishing company is. From there find out who the Agent is and send them a query letter to see if they'll represent you. Most publishing company's don't take unsolicited manuscripts.What's a good publishing company for REALLY young and aspiring authors?I'm 17 by the way.?
You can read some of the answers I've written in my profile if you want to know the specifics about submissions, but you should know that publishing houses don't accept unsolicited manuscripts. It may seem like a waste of money to you, but you should hire a literary agent. Publishing house rarely, if ever, accept unsolicited manuscripts nowadays. For example, I recently got a monthly editorial update about what manuscripts we've accepted, rejected, and received, and they were all submitted by agencies.
I CAN tell you the name of the top five publishers: Random House, HarperCollins, Simon %26amp; Schuster, Penguin, and Scholastic. You can also try Little, Brown %26amp; Co., Bloomsbury, FSG, Candlewick, Chronicle, and Hyperion. Some agencies I've heard of are Writers House (this is one of the biggest), Pippin Properties, Curtis Brown, and Sterling Lord Literistics (all of them are not cheap, but they represent most authors in children's).
Congrats on the book! I'm in 7th grade and am writing a story/novel like you, except I haven't finished it yet. I'm sorta in the same predicament as you. Sorry, I have no idea about publishing, but when(and i'm sure and hope that you do) get your book published you have to email me the title of your book and tell me where to get it! Ya, i don't even know what your book is about, but you sound really cool and I would buy and read your book. email or im me later plz i would luv to talk to you! good luckWhat's a good publishing company for REALLY young and aspiring authors?I'm 17 by the way.?
well, your in luck. Since Christopher Paolini wrote Eragon at 15 or 16 and Amelia Atwater-Rhodes started writing at like 14 or so, publishers are looking for teen authors because it's the latest trend. Oh - and don't forget Hinton wrote The Outsiders when she was just 16. Try Random House and Delacourt Press.
I would simply pick up a copy of Writer's Market 2008. It will answer just about all of your questions, including providing examples of good and bad query letters that you are to send into legit. publishers. Anyone can go through the process of trying to find a publisher - no matter what your age is. If your manuscript is 'buyable' the publisher will not care if they can make money off of your writing.
I could tell you one thing they would not want to hear is the numerous years you put into the novel and the work you went through and the loss of sleep. In fact, when WM provides an example of a bad query letter - they use similar statements you used in this question. So just an FYI incase you do contact a publisher.
The only possible disadvantage for aspiring writers under eighteen (or even under twenty five) they may not have any publishing credentials to their name - and that is something a publisher will take into consideration. So perhaps you could start small - submit short stories into magazines and/or contests.
Good luck.
Search through Yahoo search engine.Type 'book publishers' and hit the search button
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Are small publishing companies more for generic writing?
I know the title might piss someone off, but the last question where I asked about a list of small publishing companies, the first answer got me thinking a bit. Are the more smaller publishing houses meant for more generic writing styles. Ive noticed most of the small publishing companies Ive found mainly deal with just one genre.
I always liked that about the small publishing companies, that if someone went to them, they knew what kind of book they were after. Ive also heard of a few authors that got their start in small publishing companies and a few of their novels from said small publishing company actually reached best seller status.
So basically, before I keep going on a rant, is this whole game of getting a book published just one long roll of the dice with wishful thinking of rolling a seven? I heard to get an agent, but it just seems weird to have to "sell" my book to an agent, hope they like it and then they turn around and literally sell it to a publishing company. Im not sure, but I thought the agent would also handle things like pushing the book, setting up interviews to push the book, etc., basically do everything they have to do in order to get more money (for them that is haha).Are small publishing companies more for generic writing?
Sometimes it's harder to get an agent than it is to get publisher to accept your book - but some of the larger publishers have decided that they won't deal directly with authors any longer, so you have to have an agent to approach them.
Small publishers are easier to work with and yes, they usually do have a favorite genre - but not always. And sometimes smaller publishers will give preference to a local book or a regional book.
I find it frustrating to go through the query, submit gavotte - especially as it can take months for the publishers to reply and many will not accept simultaneous submissions, so you have to go one at a time through the list, which can quite literally take years.
I've published a few of my books on Smashwords and they will soon be available on Amazon, Diesel, Kobo, Sony etc. - you can have a look if you go to Smashwords and type in 'The Long Way Home' - that's one of my books - and maybe you, too, will want to consider electronic publishing. I'm convinced it's the way of the future because the younger generation is locked in to texting, to I-pods, etc and many have never read a book that wasn't assigned for school. They prefer their Kindles.jdm carolina skiff
I always liked that about the small publishing companies, that if someone went to them, they knew what kind of book they were after. Ive also heard of a few authors that got their start in small publishing companies and a few of their novels from said small publishing company actually reached best seller status.
So basically, before I keep going on a rant, is this whole game of getting a book published just one long roll of the dice with wishful thinking of rolling a seven? I heard to get an agent, but it just seems weird to have to "sell" my book to an agent, hope they like it and then they turn around and literally sell it to a publishing company. Im not sure, but I thought the agent would also handle things like pushing the book, setting up interviews to push the book, etc., basically do everything they have to do in order to get more money (for them that is haha).Are small publishing companies more for generic writing?
Sometimes it's harder to get an agent than it is to get publisher to accept your book - but some of the larger publishers have decided that they won't deal directly with authors any longer, so you have to have an agent to approach them.
Small publishers are easier to work with and yes, they usually do have a favorite genre - but not always. And sometimes smaller publishers will give preference to a local book or a regional book.
I find it frustrating to go through the query, submit gavotte - especially as it can take months for the publishers to reply and many will not accept simultaneous submissions, so you have to go one at a time through the list, which can quite literally take years.
I've published a few of my books on Smashwords and they will soon be available on Amazon, Diesel, Kobo, Sony etc. - you can have a look if you go to Smashwords and type in 'The Long Way Home' - that's one of my books - and maybe you, too, will want to consider electronic publishing. I'm convinced it's the way of the future because the younger generation is locked in to texting, to I-pods, etc and many have never read a book that wasn't assigned for school. They prefer their Kindles.
Christian publishing companies?
Are there willing Christian publishing companies that will be eager to publish any such series with an episode that addresses homosexuality in a way that advises Christians to steer clear of it?Christian publishing companies?
None that would have their basis in a real exegesis of Scripture or any real base in contemporary theology.
Opinionated, above me, just proved my point.
Chick tracts .Christian publishing companies?
I sincerely hope not.
There are already a number of books on the subject.
Check out http://resources.family.org/category/soc鈥?/a>
and http://www.cbd.com - search: homosexuality.Christian publishing companies?
Probably, it it is tastefully presented in thee book.
Since homosexuality is not something that's "attractive" or "tempting" to those who are not actually homosexual to begin with, why would Christians need such advice? The entire idea is fallacious. Do YOU need advice to steer clear of being sexually attracted to the gender that you're not already sexually attracted to? Assuming you're hetero, is the only thing keeping you from being homosexual the idea that you should "steer clear" of it? Because if so, that's just freaking strange. The rest of this don't suffer from this issue.
The first answer you got was right...Chick tracts
check this out
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/0084鈥?/a>
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/0273鈥?/a>
People don't "turn gay". Accordingly telling people to "steer clear of homosexuality" (along with the requisite garbage that goes with it) does nothing except shame people who *are* gay, and give the bigots more fodder to use against gay people.
But why am I bothering, you aren't going to change your hateful opinions anyway.
None that would have their basis in a real exegesis of Scripture or any real base in contemporary theology.
Opinionated, above me, just proved my point.
Chick tracts .Christian publishing companies?
I sincerely hope not.
There are already a number of books on the subject.
Check out http://resources.family.org/category/soc鈥?/a>
and http://www.cbd.com - search: homosexuality.Christian publishing companies?
Probably, it it is tastefully presented in thee book.
Since homosexuality is not something that's "attractive" or "tempting" to those who are not actually homosexual to begin with, why would Christians need such advice? The entire idea is fallacious. Do YOU need advice to steer clear of being sexually attracted to the gender that you're not already sexually attracted to? Assuming you're hetero, is the only thing keeping you from being homosexual the idea that you should "steer clear" of it? Because if so, that's just freaking strange. The rest of this don't suffer from this issue.
The first answer you got was right...Chick tracts
check this out
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/0084鈥?/a>
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/0273鈥?/a>
People don't "turn gay". Accordingly telling people to "steer clear of homosexuality" (along with the requisite garbage that goes with it) does nothing except shame people who *are* gay, and give the bigots more fodder to use against gay people.
But why am I bothering, you aren't going to change your hateful opinions anyway.
I want to publish a book, but how do i get started? what are some good publishing companies?
1. write the book
2. research agents or publishers who handle your type of book (Use a copy of the Writer's Market)
3. submit query letter to various agents /publishersI want to publish a book, but how do i get started? what are some good publishing companies?
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pre-requisite to being a writer is to journal for 10 yearsI want to publish a book, but how do i get started? what are some good publishing companies?
First you have to write the book, edit and re-edit it. Be sure to double space manuscript. It's a slim to none chance any publisher will read a nonsolicited manuscript. That's why agents are a must.
1st. decide what tupe of book u want to write.
2nd. re-edit it make sure its all good'!
3rd. look it up %26amp; do sum research!
I encourage u 100 %!!!
I hope 2 c u in the next top ten authors list!! rite a breathtaking novel!!!I want to publish a book, but how do i get started? what are some good publishing companies?
I read;
Bio of an Ogre: The Autobiography of Piers Anthony to Age 50 by Piers Anthony
when I read what difficulties such a successful and prolific author like Piers Anthony had with publishers and the rotten tricks they pulled I decided that wasn't the field for me (as he advises potential authors) Might want to check the book out from the library cause he really describes the rough and tumble world of publishing in detail!
2. research agents or publishers who handle your type of book (Use a copy of the Writer's Market)
3. submit query letter to various agents /publishersI want to publish a book, but how do i get started? what are some good publishing companies?
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pre-requisite to being a writer is to journal for 10 yearsI want to publish a book, but how do i get started? what are some good publishing companies?
First you have to write the book, edit and re-edit it. Be sure to double space manuscript. It's a slim to none chance any publisher will read a nonsolicited manuscript. That's why agents are a must.
1st. decide what tupe of book u want to write.
2nd. re-edit it make sure its all good'!
3rd. look it up %26amp; do sum research!
I encourage u 100 %!!!
I hope 2 c u in the next top ten authors list!! rite a breathtaking novel!!!I want to publish a book, but how do i get started? what are some good publishing companies?
I read;
Bio of an Ogre: The Autobiography of Piers Anthony to Age 50 by Piers Anthony
when I read what difficulties such a successful and prolific author like Piers Anthony had with publishers and the rotten tricks they pulled I decided that wasn't the field for me (as he advises potential authors) Might want to check the book out from the library cause he really describes the rough and tumble world of publishing in detail!
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