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kane · 02-02-2009, 10:52 PM

I'm in the process right now. I recently signed a development deal with a publisher so I can give you some insight.

First if you haven't published before and you don't have a body of published work you need to write you book first. (If you have some publishing credits you might be able to get an agent with an outline and your resume, but it will be very difficult.) Rewrite it and work your ass on it to make it as good as possible. You can search online or in your local library they should have a book in the reference section that gives info on agents and editors. You can contact an editor and pay them to edit your book. If you can find someone to edit it for $500-$1000 I would do it ( I can give you some advice on how to pick someone if you want.) At the very least you will be getting some objective input and some good ideas. Take the ideas from the ghost editor and rewrite the book again.

When you feel you have the book as good as you can then use that agent book again to start contacting agents. Send them a kick ass one page cover letter that describes the book and introduces you. If they want to read the book they will contact you and ask for a copy. When they ask send it to them and wait. It could take a while to hear back, but when you do expect to be rejected. Most agents will at least take the time to give you some notes on your book. I actually had an agent call me to reject me, but she spent an hour on the phone with me giving me some great ideas and telling me she wanted me to rewrite the book then send it to her when I was done because she thought I really showed some talent. Don't get upset, take them to heart and maybe consider rewriting yet again.

Eventually, if things work out you will eventually find an agent who will then work to get you a publisher. Once you have the publisher on board they will give you an editor and you will work with them. Chances are you will be rewriting the book again. This is a person you should listen very closely to. They know what sells and know what makes a good book so take everything they say to heart and don't be afraid to debate them and be passionate. As long as you are respectful, they will actually like your passion and you will learn a ton from this person (if they are any good)

When the book is finally ready for print they publish and get it in the stores and put you to work promoting and selling the book.

I'm on the part where I am working with the editor to polish the book and make it as good as it can possibly be.

It is a tough road, but if you are persistent and have a good idea for a book, you can make it happen.

02-02-2009, 10:52 PM
kane Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: portland, OR Posts: 20,684	I'm in the process right now. I recently signed a development deal with a publisher so I can give you some insight. First if you haven't published before and you don't have a body of published work you need to write you book first. (If you have some publishing credits you might be able to get an agent with an outline and your resume, but it will be very difficult.) Rewrite it and work your ass on it to make it as good as possible. You can search online or in your local library they should have a book in the reference section that gives info on agents and editors. You can contact an editor and pay them to edit your book. If you can find someone to edit it for $500-$1000 I would do it ( I can give you some advice on how to pick someone if you want.) At the very least you will be getting some objective input and some good ideas. Take the ideas from the ghost editor and rewrite the book again. When you feel you have the book as good as you can then use that agent book again to start contacting agents. Send them a kick ass one page cover letter that describes the book and introduces you. If they want to read the book they will contact you and ask for a copy. When they ask send it to them and wait. It could take a while to hear back, but when you do expect to be rejected. Most agents will at least take the time to give you some notes on your book. I actually had an agent call me to reject me, but she spent an hour on the phone with me giving me some great ideas and telling me she wanted me to rewrite the book then send it to her when I was done because she thought I really showed some talent. Don't get upset, take them to heart and maybe consider rewriting yet again. Eventually, if things work out you will eventually find an agent who will then work to get you a publisher. Once you have the publisher on board they will give you an editor and you will work with them. Chances are you will be rewriting the book again. This is a person you should listen very closely to. They know what sells and know what makes a good book so take everything they say to heart and don't be afraid to debate them and be passionate. As long as you are respectful, they will actually like your passion and you will learn a ton from this person (if they are any good) When the book is finally ready for print they publish and get it in the stores and put you to work promoting and selling the book. I'm on the part where I am working with the editor to polish the book and make it as good as it can possibly be. It is a tough road, but if you are persistent and have a good idea for a book, you can make it happen.