| Your hobby and passion has just resulted in your first | | | | past and current clients, and so forth. |
| book, now you are asking yourself if it's possible to | | | | In keeping with hiring a professional literary agent, if |
| get it published? If so, you may be seeking some | | | | you are unsure about using the services of one, try |
| guidance, especially if you are a new, first time | | | | your hand at not doing so at first. The Writers |
| author. A series of helpful pointers on how to get a | | | | Market book, other similar guides and research online |
| book published are laid out below. | | | | can tell you which publishers accept books from |
| It is important to never make any concrete | | | | authors without agents. If you receive multiple |
| assumptions. For example: | | | | rejection letters, then consider hiring an editor as well |
| 1 - Do not take for granted that your book will get | | | | as a literary agent. |
| published | | | | As previously stated, the Writers Market books, |
| 2 - Do not presume that it will be declined either. | | | | other similar printed resources and the internet can |
| 3 - Never make assumptions where cash is | | | | help you check out publishers. Be sure to read all the |
| concerned. | | | | information that is provided to you. This will prevent |
| 4 - Never expect to be paid at all or even a certain | | | | you from making many common mistakes. For |
| amount until you have a solid offer from a book | | | | instance, some publishers allow you to submit only |
| publisher. | | | | one book manuscript to them at a time, while |
| Always remember the risk factor at this point, | | | | submitting your manuscript to multiple publishers at |
| especially if you are an first time author. Unless you | | | | the same time may be advised against. You may also |
| are a published author or a new author with limitless | | | | find publishers which accept book manuscripts at only |
| financial resources do not give up your day job just | | | | certain months of the year. With the possibility of so |
| yet. | | | | many rules and restrictions, research is advised. |
| Getting a book published is a hard road to go down | | | | In keeping with what is expected of you and your |
| so always prepare for rejections. This is different | | | | documents, examine any formatting guidelines that |
| from the above mentioned tip of not making any | | | | may be imposed. There is nothing worse that |
| assumptions, such as your book will automatically fail | | | | submitting a manuscript that does not follow clear-cut |
| or be denied by all publishers. It is very possible to | | | | directions. Be sure to include a cover letter as well as |
| get your book published, but it often takes time, trial | | | | self-addressed stamped return envelope unless a |
| and error, especially for new authors. This means | | | | publisher states outright that one is not required. |
| that you should get used to the fact that being | | | | Also, never send your original documents. Even if |
| turned down is common. Don't expect it, and don't | | | | your manuscript is saved on your computer, be sure |
| feel hurt or completely give up if and when a | | | | to always keep back-ups in both printed and disc |
| rejection letter drops through the letter box. | | | | formats. |
| Another helpful tip involves not assuming that you | | | | The above mentioned tips are just a few of the |
| need to have a literary agent, especially right away. | | | | many things that you will want to keep in mind when |
| Yes, literary agents do improve most writers chances | | | | looking to get your book published. As a reminder, it |
| of getting into print through a major publisher, but | | | | is not always easy to get a book published, but that |
| there is no written rule stating that you do need to | | | | doesn't mean that you shouldn't follow your dream. If |
| use an agent. Many publishers still accept unsolicited | | | | you have a book written, go ahead and start |
| book manuscripts. As an important note, should you | | | | submitting it to publishers. You have nothing to lose |
| decide to use a literary agent, be sure to use your | | | | by doing so. |
| best judgement. Examine fees, get feedback from | | | | |