| Getting a book published can be an exciting and fun | | | | Your package should also include a good sample of |
| process. It is a lot of work, but the end result can | | | | your book. This might be a riveting chapter or section |
| give you a feeling of accomplishment that can last | | | | of your book that will draw in readers. You can also |
| for years. Furthermore, once your book is published | | | | include your entire manuscript if it is properly edited. |
| the sales will come in while you are sleeping. Most | | | | If by any chance you would like the publisher to |
| people want to write and get a book published. | | | | return some of your materials, your package should |
| However they never get around to it. If you already | | | | include postage. However, asking that materials be |
| have a well-written book, and would like to get it | | | | returned can be a little in bad taste. Unless your |
| published, here is what you need to know about the | | | | package includes something expensive, you may |
| package you send out to publishers. | | | | want to prepare to give it away without expecting |
| First of all, you should have already done thorough | | | | its return. |
| research on which publishers are right for your book. | | | | Hopefully you have selected a nice clean and |
| Hopefully you have generated a list of suitable | | | | attractive envelope. It's also a good idea to consider |
| publishers' names and addresses. | | | | how you are going to write the address on the |
| If you are ready to send packages out, here's what | | | | envelope. Are you going to hand write it? Or will you |
| you should include. All packages should include a | | | | print out some type of label? Labels are probably the |
| well-written cover letter or proposal. The cover letter | | | | most attractive and professional looking choice. |
| or proposal should effectively describe the book. You | | | | However, if you have neat handwriting, a hand |
| should think of including what some of your friends | | | | written address may be suitable. Remember, you are |
| and relatives have thought about the book. You also | | | | trying to sell your writing. Everything you write will |
| might want to describe what strengths the book has | | | | catch the publisher's attention. |
| and what some of its key selling points are. You are | | | | Once you have sent your package out, wait a |
| not trying to write sales copy, but rather a | | | | reasonable amount of time before starting follow-up |
| professional letter detailing why you think your book | | | | letters. If you find that your package gets little or no |
| should be published. It's recommended that you | | | | response, consider hiring an editor to improve your |
| search the Internet for other book proposals so you | | | | package for you. |
| can get a feel for what one should look like. | | | | |