If you want your works of fiction to be published, it takes careful planning and strategizing, among others. You need the right amount of patience, skills and of course, luck when it comes to getting a publisher to say yes to your work.
Everyone wants their works of fiction sold in bookstores, but this can only be done if you are familiar with the steps in submitting your manuscript. But it's easier to submit a fiction proposal to a publishing house than a work of non-fiction because the fiction must be a finished product.
Sadly, though, most major publishing houses won't even consider taking on a novel from an unknown writer unless it's submitted by an agent. They just don't have the people to evaluate every manuscript than appears on their desks daily.
Of course, you will need to consider agent's fees, which can be deducted from your total sales, but here's the thing - they know what's best for you, given their extensive experience in the business and familiarity with publishing people.
You can search online for lists of agents who represent your genre of fiction - or purchase a "Writer's Market" that contains up-to-date listings for agents.
When you're ready to submit your manuscript to an agent, be sure you send a cover letter telling her a little bit about yourself and the book. Also, send a plot synopsis that's no more than two pages. Be sure it's interesting enough to make her want to read more - and never send anything to an agent or a publisher until it's free of typos and spelling errors.
Whenever stumped, it always helps to research, so you can read any one of the several books and guides to book publishing, either on the Internet or at your nearest bookstore. If you also need help with your synopsis, there are also books that can help you write one.
If you're submitting a manuscript to a publishing house, be sure to send a query letter first. Most publishers have guidelines for the fiction they're interested in, and they can be found online or requested by snail mail. These guidelines are there for a reason, so be sure to follow them or risk having your book ignored by the publisher.
Be proactive in submitting what you feel is a great work of fiction - don't be discouraged by the fact that so many people want to get into the writing business these days. A publisher or agent will be much more apt to approve your work for publication if you, the writer and creator, is enthusiastic.
Everyone wants their works of fiction sold in bookstores, but this can only be done if you are familiar with the steps in submitting your manuscript. But it's easier to submit a fiction proposal to a publishing house than a work of non-fiction because the fiction must be a finished product.
Sadly, though, most major publishing houses won't even consider taking on a novel from an unknown writer unless it's submitted by an agent. They just don't have the people to evaluate every manuscript than appears on their desks daily.
Of course, you will need to consider agent's fees, which can be deducted from your total sales, but here's the thing - they know what's best for you, given their extensive experience in the business and familiarity with publishing people.
You can search online for lists of agents who represent your genre of fiction - or purchase a "Writer's Market" that contains up-to-date listings for agents.
When you're ready to submit your manuscript to an agent, be sure you send a cover letter telling her a little bit about yourself and the book. Also, send a plot synopsis that's no more than two pages. Be sure it's interesting enough to make her want to read more - and never send anything to an agent or a publisher until it's free of typos and spelling errors.
Whenever stumped, it always helps to research, so you can read any one of the several books and guides to book publishing, either on the Internet or at your nearest bookstore. If you also need help with your synopsis, there are also books that can help you write one.
If you're submitting a manuscript to a publishing house, be sure to send a query letter first. Most publishers have guidelines for the fiction they're interested in, and they can be found online or requested by snail mail. These guidelines are there for a reason, so be sure to follow them or risk having your book ignored by the publisher.
Be proactive in submitting what you feel is a great work of fiction - don't be discouraged by the fact that so many people want to get into the writing business these days. A publisher or agent will be much more apt to approve your work for publication if you, the writer and creator, is enthusiastic.
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