How does one go about writing a book? Where can one find a publisher? And how long does it take, on average, to complete a book? In other words, what are the technicalities involved in writing and publishing a book? Anyone on here published before?
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That's a lot of questions, and you have to take them one at a time. Allow me to share. I consider myself an "Accidental Novelist". I have one story published through an ebook publishing company, which really proved to be a fantastic start. The sequel to the first novel will be out soon, and I now have an agent for a YA novel which she will shop for print. It took two years to get to this point, and believe me they were not without their frustrations. A political analysis or biography would be quite lengthy I imagine. Most fiction novels generally run about 70,000 (short end) to 120,000 words (long end). Mine average 80,000. I actually have one that is 96,000 words and my YA story is 55,000. So again, it depends on what you want to write and market.
Prepare queries and synopsis of your story, once completed, and reserach agents before submitting to them.
Best of luck.
Prepare queries and synopsis of your story, once completed, and reserach agents before submitting to them.
Best of luck.
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Thank-you so much for your help.
I understand that it is a very gradual process. However, my fear is not getting the process right and thereby producing a less than reliable work. None-the-less, however, I still intend to write, and hopefully have the work published.
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It's usually a good idea to have the finished product in hand before shopping for a publisher. Unless you have a proven track record, they're not going to take your word for it that you'll finish writing it.
Most agents worth their salt won't deal with you on the basis of a single book. Sometimes, you hear about it happening, but it's rare.
My best advice is to finish your book, then research publishers who put out similar material. Be aware, though, that some houses--especially in the academic world--require that your work be slanted toward their politics and social mores, so keep an eye out for that sort of thing.
Most agents worth their salt won't deal with you on the basis of a single book. Sometimes, you hear about it happening, but it's rare.
My best advice is to finish your book, then research publishers who put out similar material. Be aware, though, that some houses--especially in the academic world--require that your work be slanted toward their politics and social mores, so keep an eye out for that sort of thing.
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