Where Can I Have A Publisher Look At My Work For Free?

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I'm writing a story, and I've had a lot of good feedback about it, people saying that I should get it published and stuff like that, but I don't know where I could get it published at, for free!. I don't want to spend money for someone to tell me, you know, "No" So is there anywhere I can go for free to get someone to look at it!? Thanks!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Your best shot is to try and get an agent first!. Get a copy of the Writer's Market!. The book provides listings of bonafide publishers and agencies!. The book also provides samples of query letters!. You should never pay!. Consider it a red flag if you get a publisher or agent to ask for fees of any sort!.

Basic steps:

1!. Have your manuscript completed and polished as much as humanly possible!. If you can get someone knowledgeable to read it for you, that would be good!.

2!. Research agents and publishers that deal with the genre that your book belongs to!. Make lists!.

3!. Learn how to write a query letter!. One resource (there are more online, just google): http://www!.writing-world!.com/basics/quer!.!.!.

4!. Prepare your query letter!. Each submission should conform to the requirements of the agent or publisher!. ALWAYS RESEARCH SUBMISSION GUIDELINES BEFORE SENDING ANYTHING TO ANYONE!. FOLLOW THOSE GUIDELINES TO THE T!. Some will even include details such as font, pitch size, etc!. (http://www!.writing-world!.com/basics/quer!.!.!.

5!. Send queries in a professional looking manner!. Typed, clean looking, no mistakes!. If queries are accepted via email, email the query!.

The process is long and it can take months if not years before your work is accepted!.

Good luck!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Anyone publisher will look at it for free!. Anyone who charges you a fee to read your work isn't reputable!.

The issue is whether they will want to look at it!. Buy a good book on publishing which has listings such as The Writers' and Artists' Yearbook or The Literary Marketplace, and read up on how to go about it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Please don't ever think about paying to have your book published!. The idea is that publishers pay YOU!

Here is copy of my previous answer on the same subject:-

In order to prevent your work been thrown onto the slush-pile it must be presented in the most professional way you can!. See my bog http://ajbarnett-story!.blogspot!.com and look for 'submission guidelines' in the right-hand column 'search by category' to get the standard way to present!.

There is no guarantee they will read it even then, but without, it will be dismissed out of hand!.

It costs nothing to publish through conventional publishing houses!. If anyone asks for money, it's a scam - back away!.

You'll find a list of reputable publishers and agents in http://www!.writersandartists!.co!.uk/ Just pick one to suit your genre!. Not all publishing houses in the UK require agented submissions, check the list to be sure!. I understand publishers in the USA generally require you to use an agent!.

When you've selected a publisher, send a short, polite, letter of enquiry!.

Before you send the letter of inquiry, be absolutely certain you've tied all loose ends and make sure you've followed industry standards for presentation!.

Edit out ALL unnecessary pronouns and adverbs - nothing screams amateur more than overblown descriptions!. Most new writers feel they need to give full descriptions of everything in the book!. DON'T!. Sometimes what's left out says more than what's in!.!.!.!.

When you've cut, cut, and cut; when you've polished it until it glistens, write the letter to your chosen publisher!. Explain any experience you may have, the genre of the work, the word-count, and present a VERY short synopsis of about 100 words (see book blurbs for examples)!. Only present a full synopsis IF the publishing house asks you to submit the first three chapters!.

In terms of an agent - it's almost as difficult to gain acceptance with a reputable agent as a publishing house!. You must go through the same process!.

Join a writers circle such as http://www!.mywriterscircle!.com/ to see what other professionals think of your work - it's free and helpful!. The critiques are useful and generally honest - be warned!. The forums are friendly and informative!. I think you'll enjoy it!.

Hope this covers the things you wanted!.

Anthony James Barnett - authorWww@QuestionHome@Com