Information On How To Get A Novel Published
3D Printer Information and 3D Printer Prototyping Modeling and Mapping
By Ryan Rounds
In the 3D printers available in the market these days, generation of output takes place from programs of mapping which support 3D modelling programs or 3D CAD programs. Some companies have their own soft wares for PLY, VRML, and STK formats to allow 3D viewing, scaling and labeling of text, and fine-tuning preceding printing.
Working: All the 3D printers’ posses five basic process functions for creating a three-dimensional model.
First – The Print Surface is fed with a unique powder.
Second – The powder is spread on print surface by a roller at a preset depth. This process takes just a few seconds for its completion.
Third – Color is applied to the powder’s initial layer by the Standard Inkjet Print Heads.
Fourth – The solidification of powdered layer takes place.
Fifth – The lowering of print surface for powder’s another layer is enabled.
This process goes on repeating till the completion of the whole 3D model occurs. The mixture of Ink Jet Color and powder results in formation of a bond. The solidification occurs this way. So, if no printing is carried out at the specified layer or location, the powder retains its state, i.e. it does not get solidified. Once the printing process comes to a halt, the powder gets blown out, thereby leaving the output which is the reflection of the original model or drawing. Depending on complexity and size of output, this process takes around ½ an hour. These 3D printers do a commendable job, especially when pre-production examples or working prototypes of the specified objects are seen on the computer monitor.
Self-replicating 3D printers: The ‘self-replicating rapid prototype’, better known as RepRap is believed to lessen the price of three-dimensional printers, thereby paving way for the future where spare parts and broken objects are just re-printed on a homely basis. There would also be a way out for creation of unique and novel objects.
At present, 3D printers of the above type cost around 000. They are still to capture the domestic market. They are instead being used by the industry for developing parts for machines like aircraft engines, hearing aids, and spaceships.
Plummeting Prices: Adrian Bowyer has strongly believed the prices of self-replicating 3D printers to lower to around 0, as no cost other than that of raw materials would be involved. He has further stated that these machines would turn out to be more competent and build up new capabilities. Once the soft ware guiding the process of self-replication becomes available, it would be there at the free service of the customers. This has also been said by Adrian Bowyer.
Tepid Metal: Circuits are normally built by 3D printers by carrying out the fusion of powdered metal and laser. However, the self-replicating 3D printers are aimed at use of metallic alloy of cadmium, tin, lead, and bismuth that have a low-melting point and squirting them to have the circuits formed from a syringe that is thoroughly heated. It’s not compulsory for the machine to be capable to assemble itself. Just production of all those parts that are very necessary excluding the lubricating grease and microprocessors is required.
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What is the likelihood of getting a novel published?
It has been a dream of mine since I was younger to get a novel published. I’m only 18, so I’ve got many years to make this possible, but of course, the sooner the better! I’ve asked the question on ‘what is the process to get a novel published?’ on Y!A before and the answerers always say ‘it’s easy!’ But, is it really that easy? I’m an actress and I go for many many auditions before I actually get one. So, let’s say I have a novel written and edited to the best of my ability, and I do all of the steps required before I start sending the good copy around to publishers. How many publishers will one generally send their novel to before one accepts it and publishes it? If one sends it to many many publishers and none of them bite, will you rework the novel and send it back to those same publishers or will they throw it out after they see that they’ve already read it? Any information on sending novels to publishers and publishers in general would be great! Thanks 🙂
I am in the middle of my first book, and I can tell you that it is hard to gage in this day & age. I’d advise you to get your manuscript together and send to any applicable publishers. You’ll have to spend money to make money, so don’t be shy.
Look at it like the lottery. If you buy 1 ticket, your odds of winning are next to nothing. If you buy 100 tickets, your odds are still not very high, but they are then 99 times higher than they would be if you purchased just the one ticket. So, the more publishers that see it, the better odds of someone picking it up. It’s just going to cost you some money. See what I mean?
Another option these days is self-publishing. There are several entities that will publish your book for you to sell and distribute yourself. This is not to say that you shouldn’t still send it out and see if someone picks it up, but it is an option. I have provided links for you to check out too.
In the end, I’d say to do both; send your manuscript out to as many publishers as you can afford to, and also research self-publishing. Either way, good luck to you.
Trying to get graphic novels published is 100 times more difficult than publishing worded novels (which is an extremely difficult process in itself). Your best bet is to self-publish through lulu.com or blurb.com and visit independent comic conventions to market your work, and who knows–you may catch the eye of somebody from a professional publisher. Another way to expose your work is to have a webcomic, where you can also sell printed copies of your work on the side. Here’s a free site where you can host a webcomic, if you happen to be interested:
http://www.comicgenesis.com/
where to go about getting graphic novel published..?
hey there, me and my brother are in the process of creating a graphic novel on plain white lined paper… he has mad skills. i could very well hire an artist to do these stories but my brother is free… and he deserves it more. my question is how do we actually get it published nation wide? does it matter how good and realistic the pictures are or how complex the plot is?? i know it’ll cost us.. thats why we have motivation. a couple of gigs and we’ll be drawing like beasts. so any information on how to go about this avenue??
It’s no harder to publish a young adult book than any other kind of book, really– but getting anything published is difficult and takes a lot of persistence!
The first step is to complete your manuscript. Young adult novels tend to be between 50,000 and 80,000 words. You can get away with being a bit over or under that (as low as 40k, for example), but this is a general range for accepted word count, particularly if you haven’t been published yet.
Make sure you’ve fully revised your book and also get some opinions from other people (other than friends and family, who usually have good intentions but aren’t the best for getting useful feedback).
Then, decide whether you want to try to work with a literary agent or query publishers on your own. Agents represent your work for a 15% commission of anything you make when they sell it (advance and royalties). A good agent knows the editors who are the best fit for your work and can also get you read by the publishing houses closed to unagented submissions. They can push editors for a faster response. They negotiate contracts for you, and can also advise you on your career. However, some writers do make their first sale without an agent, so it is possible.
If you want to look for an agent:
First, write a query letter. Here is a basic overview of query letters: http://www.agentquery.com/writer_hq.aspx But basically, the query should be a business letter that includes:
Your contact info (address, phone, email)
Basic info about your book: title, genre, word count
A pitch for your book (generally 2-3 paragraphs, similar to the summaries on the back of books to entice you to read it)
Any prior publishing credits or relevant information about yourself (If your book is set in Taiwan and you grew up there, etc.)
Then you’ll want to find agents to submit to. There are two sites I recommend for this:
http://agentquery.com
http://querytracker.net
You can search the agent listings by what they represent and find their submission guidelines as well as links to more info about the agents. Be sure to check their submission guidelines and follow them exactly. Remember that legitimate agents will never ask for any kind of reading fee.
If you don’t want to work with an agent, you’re going to need to research publishers. Go to the young adult section of your library or bookstore and look at who publishes what kind of book. Write down the publishers and imprints, then go home and search online to find their submission guidelines. Remember that when they say they don’t accept “unsolicited manuscripts” it’s different from “unsolicited queries” or “unsolicited submissions.” If they say the first, it means you can still send them a query letter. There are some young adult publishers that are still open to submissions form unagented authors. You will still need a query letter, which should be similar to the kind of query you send to agents.
You can also try to find publishers by checking out the latest Children’s Writers Market. Your local library should have it, I don’t recommend buying it, as it is updated yearly and is a bit pricey.
What does it take to get a book published?
I really want to publish this novel I’m working on but I don’t know how to do it. Do I need a literary agent? And do I have to finish the whole thing before sending it to a publisher, or can I send the first few chapters? And do I personally drop off my manuscript or do I send it by mail? And where exactly am I supposed to send it? And if I do send it do I have any copyright protections or to I have to copyright my work before hand? Please help! Any information will sincerely be appreciated. Thank you.
First, you need to have a completed novel. Very few publishers or agents will even talk to you unless the book is done.
An agent is helpful, but not necessary. However, an agent will have a better idea of which publishers are currently looking for new talent and what type of books they are looking for. A targeted approach will increase your chances. Most agents will only take payment when the book sells, so never pay upfront for an agent. Not even “reading fees” or that type of junk.
Read the agent’s/publisher’s website. This will tell you what they are looking for, and what format it needs to be in, and how to contact them. Some want sample chapters right from the start, but most others want a synopsis and some only want a cover letter.It’s different with every one, so do your homework.
You hold the copyright automatically, without having to file anything. Reputable publishers and agents respect this, and you really only have trouble if you post a story on the web or get too free with passing around copies. Even then it’s rare. I’ve been plagiarized, so it does happen, but there’s no need to be paranoid.
Check out writer websites, like Absolute Write and Preditors and Editors to get familiar with the process. The more you know about the business the better chance you will have to get published without the nightmares that unprepared people (I learned the hard way!) have to endure.
Getting a Young Adult Novel Published?
Everywhere on the Internet you read about how hard it is to publish a children’s book but hardly any information can be found on books for young adults. Are they hard/harder to publish or what?
What are the steps?
I’m writing a book and I need some information about getting it published!?
Hi. I’m 17 years old and I’m in the process of writing a book that I’m hoping I’ll be able to get published. It’s actually not a novel…It’s a book about the greatest rock and roll albums of all time; Right now I’m just starting research but I’m planning on getting interviews and I want it to be sort of a big scrapbook with pictures and information and stuff..I know it might sound kind of crazy but it works in my head. The problem is I know NOTHING about how to go about getting a book published and legal stuff with interviews and things like that. If anyone could help and would be able to talk to me and give me information I would really appreciate a response…someone with experience would be especially helpful! Thanks!
First, finish it.
Edit your book vigorously. Check for all the grammer, punctuation, syntax, etc. Do this more than once, maybe 3-4 times at the minimum.
Buy yourself a copy of Writer’s Market 2008. I would suggest looking for an agent first, most publishers don’t accept unsolicited manuscripts. Send a query letter based on the agency’s guidelines. Expect a response maybe 4 weeks to 2 months, these people are swamped.
If they agree to be your agent, now find publisher’s based on your genre. Also send a query letter-or not, some don’t want them- specified to their guidelines. If they accept, great!. Now wait at least 6 or 7 months for it to hit the shelves.
But expect rejection. All writers get rejection, just learn to eat it for breakfast and move on.