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Question: I have Written a book how do i get it published!?
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Find a publisher that accepts unsolicited manuscripts, and then send it in!.

That will be hard!. There are not many left!.

Find a literary agent that deals in the genre of you book!. See if they are taking any new material!.

You could always self-publish!. But that really doesn't count as being published, since anyone can do it!. Plus it is expensive!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Whatever you do don't self-publish! You'll be eaten alive and robbed at pen point!

Here's what you do:

The first critical step is to secure representation with a literary agent!. The agent is the person who pitches your manuscript to prospective publishers, not you!. You are the writer, try to concentrate on that and let your agent do all the footwork!.

You aquire an agent by submitting query letters to them that briefly synopsize your work and why you were qualified to write it!. (Basically: What's the book about!? Why should I read it!? & Who are you again!?)
Your average query letter is one page, double-spaced, three paragraphs, 12-point Times New Roman, and to the point!. Refrain from colorful promises of greatness and comparisons to Shakespeare or Hemingway; the agents have heard it all before!. Instead, say what unique perspective you can offer or experience you've had that relates directly your story!.

Finding an agent: Some of the really good literary agencies are members of the Association of Authors' Representatives!. The AAR's searchable database of agents is found at:
http://www!.aar-online!.org/mc/directory/v!.!.!.

Make sure you highlight the following criteria filters:

1!.) Under "Accepting New Clients", highlight "True"!.
2!.) Under "Genre", select the genre(s) that best encapsulate your work!. You can use the Ctrl key on the keyboard to select multiple genres!.
3!.) Under "Accepting e-mail queries", highlight "yes"!.
Then, decide in what order you want the results sorted!. Now, hit "Search"!. A list of potential agents is now displayed!. Examine each agent's profile and submission guidelines!. Each agent has a slightly different approach for dealing with clients; some agents only want a query letter, while others expect a page-long synopsis too!. Abide by the agency's instructions with the same exactitude you would adhere to if building a rocketship!

If you mail your queries via the postal system, always include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) to insure you get back a response!.

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okay, first of all, since you have no idea how, then i suggest that you go to the library or a bookstore and read some books either about "getting published" or "self-publishing!." try the idiot or THE EVERYTHING books, they're helpful if you're just starting!.

that's what i did!.

now i would tell you every detail, but there's a lot to know!. good luck! i hope you get published!! =] its a dream many of us writers have!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

Purchase and read Writer's Market!. It walks you through agents and publishers and so on!. It takes a bit of effort, but is well worth it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Research the many different publishing websites, and make sure they are legit!. Good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com

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