I'm hoping to get published someday- currently, however, I know little more than nothing about the publishing world!.
Does anyone know any websites or books that'd be useful, or have any advice!?
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Position:Home>Books & Authors> Advice and resources for writer?Question: Advice and resources for writer!? I'm hoping to get published someday- currently, however, I know little more than nothing about the publishing world!.
Does anyone know any websites or books that'd be useful, or have any advice!? :)Www@QuestionHome@Com Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I would suggest signing up for writer's market (www!.writersmarket!.com)!. They offer you a supply of publishers and what they are currently looking for!. You can set up your profile, search for help on cover letters, and start sending out your manuscripts!. I'd also suggest reading "On Writing by Stephen King!. It's very inspiring!. It lets you know that being turned down doesn't necessarily mean you're a bad writer!.Www@QuestionHome@Com Hope this helps!!! Getting Published Surveys conducted by both the Workers' Educational Association and adult education authorities have shown that over 90 per cent of students enrol on creative writing courses with the intention of learning how to write for publication!. Unfortunately, the harsh realities of the publishing world can, for some, come as a terribly cruel shock!. Meeting the Publisher's Requirements Creativity is, of course, a vital ingredient but even the most gifted writer will fail in their bid to achieve publication if they are unable to fulfil certain criteria!. For example, the majority of mainstream newspaper and magazine editors expect to be able to contact you via both fax and email and the non-fiction articles and features you write for them to: * be computer-produced in double-line spacing * be written to the specified length * cover previously-agreed subject matter * have a beginning, middle and an end * arrive by an agreed deadline!. Fiction for magazines should be typewritten, preferably on a PC, in double-line spacing on one side only of A4 white paper!. On acceptance, you may well be asked to re-submit the story via e-mail or possibly on disk!. Creative writers who are prepared to comply with these criteria stand a much greater chance of finding markets for their work than those who never consider the practical requirements of writing for publication!. Finding the Right Market The following magazines usually welcome good, reliable contributors: * club * company 'in-house' * religious * school * special interest!. Useful market information, advice on writing techniques and news of developments in the publishing world can be found in a number of writing magazines and on the Internet!.Www@QuestionHome@Com First thing you'll do is get an editor to proof read and change anything that's wrong!. Second thing you want to do is register your piece with the Writer's Guild of America!. So no one can claim you stole or copied their work!. Third go to a publishing company!. Visit their websites such as Puffin books and find out how you can contact them and ask all your questions!. If you've got talent you'll make it!. You know how many companies turned down J!.K!. Rowling, look who's laughing now!. *Remember keep pushing it and don't give up, because eventually (I mean if it's not completely off writing) it gets pushed through!. Mucha Suerte!Www@QuestionHome@Com There is a good article called "the publishing process" on a writing site - chapteread!.com --- it explains pretty much everything!. - good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com I'm a Writer!. I had no schooling for this!. What really helped was: writers digest bookclub!. It helped me, and they were very cheap!.Www@QuestionHome@Com |