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How do I get a book published? I have wrote numerous childrens stories and was wondering how to get them published? What do I do?

Ya know...

I'm just going to give you my mom's (an aspiring author with some articles and poems published, but not a Novel, yet) blog:

http://tigiswindfallsforwriters.blogspot.com/

She has a bunch of resources links, including ones that have places to submit manuscripts. While she writes romance, I'm sure a lot of the places cross genre's. I'm sure if you asked her, she could at least point you in the right direction if the links don't work out. Tell her Cole told you to ask, or she might get reclusive...(she's wary of the internet a bit)

Thank you!

My sons a writer, I bought him the book below. It's aimed at British writers but the information is brilliant for any aspiring Children's author. It gives you a valuable insight into the publishing world.

Amazon.com: Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2011: A Directory for Children's Writers and Artists Containing Children's Media Contacts and Practical Advice (9781408128596): Books


Their homepage

http://www.writersandartists.co.uk/

I just flicked through the book it has a list of publishing houses in the U.S. I recommend you get this book it's very good.

As someone who has been writing for a decade with some degree of sucess, I'm always happy to give advice to beginning writers.

I started out with short stories myself, and have sold over 100, including to markets like FANGORIA, CEMETERY DANCE, and mass market anthologies. I've had over a dozen books published, all by traditional houses. These are primairly in the small press, but that's where many of your full-time authors publish, mostly in collectible limited edition hardcovers. Examine the track record of where you submit and follow the GLs. Also, write for yourself first, as the competition is fierce, to say the least. One of my publishers told me he receives 200 plus manuscripts a week, and publishes less than 10 books a year. That's often the norm. I've sold stories to anthologies that only bought a dozen tales, out of 1,500 submissions. It's a tough field, but do it for yourself, and don't give up. Aim high, but realize the mass market houses go through agents primarily, and if you don't get accepted, there are still plenty of viable, respectable markets. Many people go the self-publishing route, but publishers don't recgonize these as actual sales on your resume. I'm not saying don't do this, because there are some sucessful writers doing very well. But these are the vast minority in the self-publishing method, plus there are costs involved in production, sometimes quite significant. Read a lot, inside and outside of your chosen genre, and be patient. Very, very patient. I've waited over 5 years to hear back from certain publishers already. Fortunately, I've reached the point now where my work is being solicited and in demand, but it did not come over night. Best of luck!

Paul.

Thanks for the tips! I am not realli into it for the money but it would be nice. I have alot of stories I would love to share and drawings.

Alot of my work is also songs written into the story, Some are pretty catchy and I will catch myself humming them while driving lol!

There are a lot of small press publishers looking for artwork. You might want to touch base with some of them.

Paul.

I did both of my first two books through Blurb. Just like Paul said, it is hard to get A foot in the door, so the self publishing thing worked great for me. I wrote my poems for the sheer love of writing them and I enjoy them greatly. I have picked up some followers who also enjoy my work, and it is nice to see others take A shine to your writing. The up side to self publishing is that you are your own boss and you make your book the way you want, full creative control. The down side, it is somewhat expensive and it's not cheap to make your books available to others cheap. Most good books that are made well are more expensive and offered through smaller specialty places, like Paul said. I buy alot of books through Horror mall.

Blood, I would love to see some of your work. If you go the self publishing route, or however you choose, let me know if something becomes available.