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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET A BOOK PUBLISHED...?
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Mitsuhide_The_Vagrant
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Close...because, YES, I've been thinking of publishing one for many years now. Of course, I have to FINISH it first, but looking up/researching the prerequisites and processes of publishing a book is something I've yet to do. I thought I'd start here.
Like, what's the money involved? How much do new authors generally make for the creation(s)? How arduous is the process? And how risky is it?
Thanks, people.
EDIT: Also, I guess this should probably be moved to Artistic License and Literature. My bad.
Like, what's the money involved? How much do new authors generally make for the creation(s)? How arduous is the process? And how risky is it?
Thanks, people.
EDIT: Also, I guess this should probably be moved to Artistic License and Literature. My bad.
Hmm. Interesting.
Never heard of Lulu until now. And it seems they print the book for you, which is awesome; that would've been my one question.
Never heard of Lulu until now. And it seems they print the book for you, which is awesome; that would've been my one question.
Chairmandrek
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author=Mitsuhide_The_Vagrant
...because, YES, I've been thinking of publishing one for many years now. Of course, I have to FINISH it first, but looking up/researching the prerequisites and processes of publishing a book is something I've yet to do. I thought I'd start here.
Like, what's the money involved? How much do new authors generally make for the creation(s)? How arduous is the process? And how risky is it?
Thanks, people.
EDIT: Also, I guess this should probably be moved to Artistic License and Literature. My bad.
If you ever sign up for a publisher it depends on who they are. But most smuggle more of your profit than you're supposed to make. It's pretty risky going through all the paper work and other things. The publisher can also drop you at any time.
author=Chairmandrek
If you ever sign up for a publisher it depends on who they are. But most smuggle more of your profit than you're supposed to make. It's pretty risky going through all the paper work and other things. The publisher can also drop you at any time.
What about just publishing a single book? I mean, there's multiples books I'd like to publish throughout my life, but let's just say I/someone wants to publish one book.
Chairmandrek
116
It's just as bad as trying to get a comic published in a news paper. The only difference is they don't restrict your creativity as much, but almost every publisher has an annoying cache. It could be getting a higher percent of profits than you, the creator. Restricting how you can tell the story depending on how appropriate/appropriate to them it is. What stores would sell your book. In fact, the stores the book goes to also need a separate contract. These contracts could be great for money making or distributing your book more. Or the exact opposite, and they can edit your book.
Best bet would be New York times if you want to publish the book at all, because there are more risks with other publishers.
Best bet would be New York times if you want to publish the book at all, because there are more risks with other publishers.
Chairmandrek
116
You also need to have a publishers agent look at it and try to get the publishers to even THINK about publishing your book. Like a Tv script.
If it's just one book it's less likely that a publisher will pick you up. Why? Because the business is about money and the more books they can get you to pump out, the better for them.
It's also harder for an unknown author to get published as they are, well, unknown. So, getting your name out there is a good idea. Even if it's some short stories sent to magazines, or winning a competition or two - or hell, knowing an already-published author - being known in the industry is a good way to jump start your writing career. Going to writer conventions and competitions are really a good way to meet people.
If you only want one book for the moment, then self publish. It's another way of getting your name out there. Also, e-Books are a great idea.
I, too, will one day complete a book and get published. X^P
Good luck.
EDIT: Agents are good but over all not necessary. Also, don't feel like you only have to publish your work in your home country. If you can meet someone in another country (over the internet) that wants to publish your work, then go for it. There are quite a few authors who managed to be successful that way. Especially when it comes to specific genres. For example: Australia is a bit wary about publishing too many fantasy novels. One author managed to be noticed by an American publisher (who publish a lot of fantasy novels) and was published not long after - in Australia. The country of the author gets first say in whether they want to publish the book or let another country snap it up.
It's also harder for an unknown author to get published as they are, well, unknown. So, getting your name out there is a good idea. Even if it's some short stories sent to magazines, or winning a competition or two - or hell, knowing an already-published author - being known in the industry is a good way to jump start your writing career. Going to writer conventions and competitions are really a good way to meet people.
If you only want one book for the moment, then self publish. It's another way of getting your name out there. Also, e-Books are a great idea.
I, too, will one day complete a book and get published. X^P
Good luck.
EDIT: Agents are good but over all not necessary. Also, don't feel like you only have to publish your work in your home country. If you can meet someone in another country (over the internet) that wants to publish your work, then go for it. There are quite a few authors who managed to be successful that way. Especially when it comes to specific genres. For example: Australia is a bit wary about publishing too many fantasy novels. One author managed to be noticed by an American publisher (who publish a lot of fantasy novels) and was published not long after - in Australia. The country of the author gets first say in whether they want to publish the book or let another country snap it up.
author=Mitsuhide_The_Vagrant
...because, YES, I've been thinking of publishing one for many years now. Of course, I have to FINISH it first, but looking up/researching the prerequisites and processes of publishing a book is something I've yet to do. I thought I'd start here.
Like, what's the money involved? How much do new authors generally make for the creation(s)? How arduous is the process? And how risky is it?
Thanks, people.
EDIT: Also, I guess this should probably be moved to Artistic License and Literature. My bad.
Sometimes all it takes is luck... :( If you get the luck of the draw, the publisher might browse your submission... if you're further lucky, it might be what they're looking for. Otherwise... You're S.O.L.
author=Liberty
If you only want one book for the moment, then self publish.
I'm assuming that, down the road, self-publishing a book could be pretty beneficial, eh?
My only worry is my really powerful sense of ownership. My creations are mine you haven't the right, without my consent to do anything with them at all. I guess that pretty much could be consider a "no duh", but I just wouldn't want my book/story(s) being muddled up by the money aspect of it; the integrity of the story and my characters are much more important to me.
Most publishers will offer editors if necessary or talk to you about whether parts of the story flow well or not. They do know how to sell books, so it's a good idea to listen to their recommendations. HOWEVER that doesn't mean you kowtow to all of their wishes. Most of the time if they choose a book to publish (and really, you don't have to have the book completed for them to want to publish it, though the more chapters you send in the better) it'll be because they see a lot of potential in it.
And remember that in bigger publishing companies only one person reads what you send in, so it's their opinion as to what will sell. If you don't agree, work on it a bit more and send it in again. You may get a different person screen it the second time who likes it and puts it through to be checked out. (I would love a job like that. ^.^)
But for you, I think self publishing would be the best way to go with your first book. Maybe later on try professional publishing - by then you;d be able to tell them that you'd already been published and sold 'x' amount and ... etc. Which looks much better than, "oh, this is my first book. "
And remember that in bigger publishing companies only one person reads what you send in, so it's their opinion as to what will sell. If you don't agree, work on it a bit more and send it in again. You may get a different person screen it the second time who likes it and puts it through to be checked out. (I would love a job like that. ^.^)
But for you, I think self publishing would be the best way to go with your first book. Maybe later on try professional publishing - by then you;d be able to tell them that you'd already been published and sold 'x' amount and ... etc. Which looks much better than, "oh, this is my first book. "
Hm. I'm not sure. It'd be a good idea to look up the details for self publishing. There's bound to be sites out there about it.
This is an interesting topic. As far as I've heard, editors generally work at making your book readable but for money grubbers it is about just that- money. I don't think I'd have the confidence to ever publish without having my work checked, because I have a habit of laughing when I find grammatical or spelling errors in books.
In any case, if you are going to self-publish find someone who can look at your book and assess it first. I really need to research self publication...
In any case, if you are going to self-publish find someone who can look at your book and assess it first. I really need to research self publication...
Emanzi
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A hell of a good story, you can print out the book yourself and just go a local publisher, try a book store and ask them after reading it if they can help publish it and sell it for you for a small profit, you can try doing all this yourself if you want to make more money just find a binder to bind all the pages into a book and sell it underground, if the plots wicked enough you'll have a viewing in no time.
This works for manga almost guaranteed but not exactly 100 on books/novels.. Oh and it helps if you have a circle of authors, you can share ideas and exchange books for helpfull critism and encouragement just make sure their your freinds so they dont steal your plot, then as a group you can start up your own publishing first small scale and eventually with more people you can create your own big time publishing ring.
This works for manga almost guaranteed but not exactly 100 on books/novels.. Oh and it helps if you have a circle of authors, you can share ideas and exchange books for helpfull critism and encouragement just make sure their your freinds so they dont steal your plot, then as a group you can start up your own publishing first small scale and eventually with more people you can create your own big time publishing ring.
http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/2010/12/you-should-self-publish.html
You'll probably also find some of his other stuff useful.
You'll probably also find some of his other stuff useful.
