5 Things You Must Do to Learn How to Get a Novel Published

Posted by Zoe Carr on February 16, 2010

It really is a similar story every year: This year the actual book will finally get published! This year could really be it. Here’s how to get a novel published this year. Creating a book is tough enough, however getting it published by a legitimate publisher–large or even small–is when the real challenge starts. Things you will need is a Word processor, printer, the envelopes and postage.

In a nutshell,

1. Complete the book. It ought to go without saying, however the book should be finished before publishers or agents would want to take a look at it, especially if this is a first novel. I suggest writing 600 to 1,200 words daily. At 800 words a day, 7 days weekly, a 70,000 word manuscript will be finished in about three months.

2. Edit, modify, edit. Then change some more. This is where writer’s groupings, workshops and specialized feedback come in. A book is made or lost during the editing process. Published books won’t be just edited for grammar and spelling, they’re furthermore edited for story content, character arcs and narrative structure. An excellent editor can mean the distinction between a published book and a stack of papers accumulating dust in a desk drawer.

3. Find an agent or publisher. This is where literature like Writer’s Market and also Literary Marketplace come in. Conduct a little research. Which published novels are exactly like the one just completed? Who publishes that type of book? Make a list of agents and even publishers who may be interested in the book.

4. Query properly. Many agents and publishers have submission regulations on their website and publishing instructions like Writers Market. Follow the guidelines exactly. Not following guidelines is the best route to the trash.

5. Wait. Yes, wait. Do more research and keep writing while waiting around. If the agent or publisher does not reply, follow up after a few weeks prior to moving on to query others.

Want more information on how to get a novel published? Then visit http://firsttimeauthors.org to find the best advice for new authors.

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