How to Submit a Book to a Publisher

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:SubmitBookPublisher
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How to Submit a Book to a Publisher

Introduction

You've just written what you're sure will be the next great novel. Or you're contributing to the millions of self-help books out there. Or you feel your life story makes a great biography. Whatever the case, you're now looking to get this book onto the shelves. You have to find the right publisher to submit it to and convince the publisher to put it in print.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Submitting

Steps

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Step One

Get an agent. Many of the big publishers won't even look at independent, unsolicited submissions.
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Step Two

Send a query letter first. Describe what the book is about. Tell the publisher why they will be interested in it.
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Step Three

Wait for a response from the publisher. If they like the idea, submit excerpts from the book to give them a broader view of the story.
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Step Four

Wait until the publisher asks for a complete manuscript before submitting one. Proofread the manuscript before sending it.
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Step Five

Look over all edits and corrections the publisher makes when it is returned. If they call for any large significant changes to the story, you may need to make a decision on whether you wish to make such changes to your book.

Tips & Warnings

  • Submit your book to as many publishers as possible.
  • Don't be discouraged by rejections. Keep trying with other publishers.
  • Watch out for vanity publishing houses, which will charge you to publish your book. These are often the first to pop up on search engines. Don't go with anyone who asks for money up front!

Finding a Publisher

Steps

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Step One

Read books that are in the genre of what you wrote. See who published these books and then look up how to contact them.
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Step Two

Read periodicals on the publishing industry. They can tell you who's buying what type of books and the trends in the industry.
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Step Three

Talk with or write to other writers. They can give you inside information on publishers.
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