Getting A Book Published Uk
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To get a publishing published, you initially need to find a literary representative. You do this by sending query correspondence to agents. However the process of discovering a literary representative may be one of the most difficult actions in getting published. A great representative will help edit your reserve, get it into the hands of receptive editors, and guarantee that you get the best doable deal. The initial terms of receiving a publishing published is to prevent writing a reserve. Quite a few publishing publishers and brokers solely function in particular markets. Be mindful of publishers who are interested in getting your book published in the book publishers list in of your designated market and solely deliver the publishing to particular publishers.
First off, a year is NOT too long to be working on a book, it’s about par for the course, some take a couple. If you’ve invested that much time and effort in it, take a little more and re-read it and polish it until it shines. Edit out ALL purple prose (unnecessay adverbs, descriptions, etc.) before even THINKING about sending to a publishing house.
Secondly, an editor is assigned by the PUBLISHING house. The only time you might purchase the services of an external editor is if you want a professional critique (someone like Hilary Johnson – find her on the web). This will cost approx one hundred pounds for the first three chapters – only use them if you really don’t understand what is wrong with your work.
A lower level of critique but quite genuine, can be found for free in most on-line writer’s circles. Join one and give it a try.
When you’re absolutely certain you can’t make your book any better, buy or borrow ‘The Writer’s Handbook” and make a note of publishing houses who publish your genre. Send them a SHORT note asking if they would be kind enough to read your manuscript. Give a VERY brief (less than 100 words) synopsis of your book, how many words it is, and what genre it fits into.
Then pray.
Anthony James Barnett author of WITHOUT REPROACH
Been there, done that!!
Just type UK publishers into your search engine, wade through that lot , you will eventually find loads of advise and offers, but don’t rush into anything. If you need any help or impartial advise feel free to contact me!
Good luck, you will need it!
I don’t know any publishers in the UK, but what I do know is that publishers DO NOT care what your age is as long as you have parental consent. I’m fourteen and my book was published when I was twelve. If I can do it so can you! If you can write, you have a chance at being published no matter what age you are. Here is how I would go about getting your book published. Go online, find a publisher you like and submit your manuscript. Remember, it takes most authors lots of tries submitting their manuscript to different publishers. Let’s say you have a publisher that likes your book and gives you a contract to print your book. Now you go through editing which doesn’t take a lot on your part. Next (if your book requires this) is illustration. Most of the time the publisher has hired illustrators to work on your book. That step is easy unless you choose to hire someone separately or draw them yourself. Now your book starts the printing process. This is your time to start the hardest part in publishing a book…MARKETING. Most people who dive blindly into publishing a book don’t get. Unless you are a famous author YOU the author are expected to do most of the marketing for your book. That means getting a website, contacting book stores, contacting media, and a lot more! This is very hard work. If you a prepared to give up a significant amount of time to promote your book, this is fine. If you expect to sit on your couch and wait for your first paycheck you are sadly mistaken. Put the effort in and it will pay off. I hope I answered your question and If you would like some more specific questions answered about publishing please feel free to contact me through my website http://www.tomatoturtle.com then click “contact”. Good luck!
Thomas Strock
Author
Tomato Turtle: A Trip to the Park
http://www.tomatoturtle.com
I think it depends on the book but I know that with books like Harry Potter they actually are different versions and the UK version is really hard to read for an american.
Unfortunately it sounds like you do need a lawyer or at least someone to take a look at the contract.
The split you mention seems very wrong to me, but I might be way off. I know writers make very little, and if there aren’t any costs for you, maybe this isn’t a bad deal. But you need someone in your corner.
Are you saying you couldn’t get an agent? You’ve already had some success and you have another potential market opening up – I’d think someone would be interested. I know it’s a bigger chunk taken out of the profits, but it might be worth it. And who’s to say what could occur next?
I picked up a book in a thrift store here (the States) called The 36 Hour Day (I think it was – very similar) and found it was about Alzheimer’s. It’s been out a bit, but it’s still selling well. I believe, with the right person, you could find a market for this topic.
Best of luck to you. Maybe someone else with more legal experience will respond. Just take care. And keep your emails.
By going to all the publishers who publish childrens books and sending them a draft and a synopsis.
Without an agent it is tough, but try this.
1. Make sure the transcript is properly formated in print. Different publishes different preferences (Double spaced, 12 Ariel font and wide margins is an example) Don’t underline anything and only bold the chapter title. Rem to put a page number in the bottom right corner.
2. Write a one page letter outlining the story / book / transcript) don’t waffle and don’t try and sell the book, the book will sell itself. Include type of book Sci-Fi etc. Rem to put Authors name (and real name if different) and contact details here.
3. Send only Intro (if the book has one) Chapter 1, a middle chapter and the final chapter. Do not send the whole transcript – yet.
Research the different publishers. They all have different genres that they plug / prefer. And then post away, and post away, and post away and don’t stop posting away (one or two at a time) not to all and sundry at once.
Also, look for / lookup reputable agents and post away. Do not pay any money to anybody. if the book is “good” it will sell itself and the same goes with an agent, they will get back to you and propose – not ask for money.
PS: timing is also a big factor. i.e. the book may be good but publishers think another has better timing in the current market. Start the second book and keep plugging away.
PPS: Look to Australian and American Publishers too.
You will have to research publishers in the UK who would be likely to publish a historical book. Is it fiction or not? That will also narrow your search.
If you are an unknown author you will have to send completed manuscripts to these publishers, and hope that they “pick” your book out of the slush pile. The costs would then only be for your postage and printing per manuscript. Otherwise you could try and get an agent to market it for you. They usually take a % of your payout when the book is published. They do however have many contacts in the industry and should be more successful in placing your book with a publisher.
It is really tough to get your book published but if it is any good it should get through. And remember you will have to persevere.
Good Luck.
First you need a literary agent. Most agents don’t accept unsolicited manuscripts so you would first have to send an introductory letter introducing yourself and outlining your book. If they’re interested they’ll get in touch and request a copy of the manuscript- this may mean the whole book or just a few chapters. After that they may offer you representation.
Once you have an agent they will manage the publishing of the book for you. Publishing houses will read the script and ‘bid’ for it. They may even offer a 2 book deal. They may also ask for rewrites to the story. The book will be subedited by the publishing house team to iron out typos etc and then go to print.
http://www.amazon.com
Your question led me to immediately think of E. Nesbit, a UK author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who wrote great children’s book so well, they’re still kept in the home libraries of my offspring and me. They’ve even inspired names of pets and more.
Searching for a “biography or memoir” at Amazon, I saw these: They both look good…
-“Long Ago When I Was Young” by E. Nest
…said by Publishers Weekly to be “…the only autobiography of an author of The Railway Children and Five Children and It…in novella form …a generous and sympathetic look at …memories of boarding school and French Lessons…”
It was published by Dial Publishers in 1988 and is 127 pages long.
There may be more forms of this now but not seen at Amazon.
-A biography was written about Nesbit too, by Julia Briggs.
I found it in many forms (always with this similar title) …a hardcover from ’88 and a paperback from ’93…
“A Woman of Passion: The Life of E. Nesbit 1858-1925″…
… also called “Woman of Passion: The Life of E. Nesbit” both by Julia Briggs.
Getting a book published?
I need some advice on how to get a book published in the UK.
It is about the history of a town and family. Does anyone know how i would get a publisher in the UK and what the costs are?
How do I get a book published in the UK?
When I finish my 1st manuscript,how do I actually go about getting it published?
uk book published germany – i need advice urgently..?
i won a millenium award to write a short book about caring for someone with alzheimers disease. something i did for my mother for four years -with no support. i published the book myself & it has done quite well. a german couple i met bought the book & asked me if they could translate it into german. i said yes, not really thinking they would necessarily do it. recently they e-mailed to say they spent all summer translating it & sent me a rough copy (they live in germany). i cant afford to spend good money after bad e.g. if i go to costly solicitors & then the german people say there is no market for my book& agents are almost impossible to get. i am worried about loosing my copyright.i did send them an e-mail – they replied agreeing the copyright & intellectual property is mine. they own a large computer company in germany & i dont want to find my book has gone worldwide & i dont profit from it. they did mention possibly 40/50% to bookshops 40% to them & 10% me but no contract yet..
Can anyone in the uk give advice on getting a book published.?
It seems to be a merry-go-round of; send us some money and we’ll put you right. can someone with experience put me on the right track please.
How can i get a childrens book published in the uk?
I have written a childrens book and my nephews and neices and their friends all loved it, it was even read to their classes at their school. I dont have a manager and would rather try it alone, whats the best option to start all of this?
Does anyone have advice for getting my book published in uk?
I have limited funds, but have been working on my current book for over a year now and must be honest, i know squat about marketing publishing etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
its about why we do some of the things we do, about wrking 9 till 5 even when your unhapy, about our obsession with “celebrities,” its lookin at what should be most important in ur life. it sort of goes from comedy to a rather dark outlook on todays world. thanks for list of sights, will try them now.
thanks bud also. all good answers, and interesting info. thanks again.
How do you get a book published in the UK?
Are books published in the UK different then books published in the US?
A few weeks ago I got this book called Flood by Stephen Baxter and it was originally printed in the UK about a year earlier (I think). Anyway, it was a really great book and there’s going to be a sequel called Ark released in the UK in a few months, but I’m afraid that it probably won’t come out in the US for a few months after that. So, I was asking because if they are the same books then I might as well buy the UK book online somewhere instead of waiting.
Where would you go to Publish a book (UK) ?
Well, I’ve wrote a story kind of book about a teen at christmas that gets loads of panic attacks and stuff….
And I reckon someone would publish it if they didn’t know my age. Is there any chance a 13 year old girl could get a book published, and where should I go?
Thanks!! =)
Any ideas on a really inspiring biography for an aspiring children’s writer? Preferably a UK book.?
Hi,
For mothers day I want to buy my mum either an inspiring biography from a fellow writer who struggled and made it or a book to help her get published again (she has had books published in the past, but struggling now). She already has the writers year book.
Thanks
Sorry, or autobiography