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Position:Home>Arts & Humanities> I have published a book on I Universe.com. How do I get someone of importance tQuestion: I have published a book on I Universe.com. How do I get someone of importance to read it.?Is it possible to contact an editor to read and evaluate the book I have written. It is a novel that contains both fact and fiction. I used writer's privilage to create the story. The book circles the world from Poland in the 19th century to America in the 20th. I used my grandmother's history to create my characters. I have not been able to contact any editor or agent that is willing to read it and let me know if it has an value. Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: It's going to seriously hurt your chances to have it publicly available on a vanity press. You needed to submit a query to agents or editors BEFORE it was published. No reputable companies will value a vanity press publication. Here is some other information about the downside of self-publishers (also known as vanity presses): http://www.sfwa.org/beware/vanitypublish... Here are some websites that can help with traditional publishing. Read them thoroughly and research, research, research! Pay special attention to Miss Snark, because her archives can answer any question you ever have about publishing: http://www.nicholassparks.com/writerscor... http://www.publishersmarketplace.com... http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/... http://www.agentquery.com http://www.misssnark.blogspot.com... And be warned of the people on this list: http://www.sfwa.org/beware/twentyworst.h... Good luck! |