Publishing a book???

Question:

Publishing a book???

I'm currently writing a book (it's a collection of interrelated vignettes) and I have roughly 1/3 of it completed. I've heard that it is best to shop it around rather than send in a complete manuscript. This would be my first book, so any and all advice about publishing would be massively appreciated.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Do the basic steps:
1) Go through Writer's Market and list all agents and publishers who handle your genre.
2) Send a query letter to each listing following their submission guidelines to the letter.
***go online to their site to get their up-to-date guidelines and the current person's name to address your query.***
3) Prepare to receive reams of rejection letters and don't take them personally. They're not.
4) Don't give up.

Best of luck with your writing,
Gary Anderson
author GAMEPLAYER: The Genesis Portal