Has anyone written and published a book?

[Frankie_Lou]

I've always always wanted to have a book published, however I'm absolutely bloody crap lol
I've only ever had one idea for a story but wouldn't know where to start with it or even if anyone would ever want to read it if I succeeded!
Good luck to you though, let us know if you get published And I'll definitely buy/download a copy to get you started

 

[cosmicgirl]

Have a go hun! Write down a vague plot, characters and situations. Then build around that. Who knows where it could go!
Thanks for the support hun xx

 

[tinkerbell86]

I'd love to put my story into a book! I'd lie to know the answers to this! I want to do it not just for me but for my boys! I want to tell those friends of mine who couldn't cope with a newborn or my friend who told me she had it worse than me that being pregnant and not being able to walk and use a Zimmer frame while pregnant wih a newborn at the age of 24 and how hard it was! I want to inspire people that no matter what you can struggle on!

It's partly done but I need to continue as I've been sidetracked by starting my own little venture!

 

[Gayle30]

Its also my secret dream! I too have had work published but its crapy boring work stuff. A novel excites me though!!!

My papa write memoirs of his childhood of being brought up in a boys home. He had his book published. He passed away at christmas time and not long after I laid in my bed and read his story for the 1st time. Broke my heart but made me so proud. Was lovely to have a personal dedication too. Very special.

Good luck xxx




tapatalking

 

[Kloe]

I've written a book, but I'm not quite sure how to try and publish it. My OHs uncle wrote a book and published it though, he said it was quite pricey :/

 

[mylullaby]

This is my dream too. I swear I'll do it someday.

If you don't already own it, I'd recommend a book called The Writers' and Artists' Yearbook. There's all kinds of stuff in there, but (and I'm going back years now) the most memorable part for me was the section on different publishers.

My strategy would be to go to publishers before you consider self-publishing. Amazon has made the publishing world more accessible, but unfortunately it has also paved the way for all kinds of sh1t wannabes to have a bash and churn out utter drivel and in my opinion it's tainted the reputation of the self-publishing industry. Although that is just my humble opinion, of course.

The worst thing you can do when you're targeting publishers is to send them something completely unrelated to anything they cover - so do your research using The Writers' and Artists' Yearbook and draw up a list of target companies that specialise in your genre.

Don't forget that JK Rowling and goodness knows how many other best-selling authors have been turned down before getting the publishing deals they got, so rejection isn't necessarily a bad thing. I just think that a little research and at least trying the publishing route will do wonders for the marketing of your book when it's eventually published. It'll probably take more effort, determination, upset, etc but I reckon you'll reap the rewards. Would you rather see your book on a Point of Sale stand in Waterstones or on an Amazon page? Of course, it'll be on Amazon too - best of both worlds? Maximum exposure? Think big I say...

BEST OF LUCK xxx

 

[Jajis]

It's almost NaNoWriMo time again - I'm determined to try properly this year, anybody else?

 

[Tommo]

Most publishers will have details on their websites on how they like to receive their manuscripts, including font size and whether they want them paper-clipped or stapled.

I think most request the first 6 chapters plus a cover letter and synopsis. But like someone said before, research which publishers have experience in working with similar themes, and research any other similar books so that yours has a USP.
Also, if you live in UK, consider publishers from England, Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland and Ireland for an extended range.

 

[mylullaby]

I've considered NaNoWriMo for a few years now but won't be able to join in this year either (new business and wedding in Dec!) Good luck xx

 

[LikeJohnnYoko]

I did NaNoWriMo once when I was a teenager. I always say I'll do it again - this year I'll have the time so if I can get a decent idea of what I want to do with it I might take part!

 

[Jayjay027]

I am currently 20 chapters in to writing a crime novel. To get another title under my belt I self published a poetry book through smashwords and its available through lots of channels including amazon, barnes&noble and kindle.
With my crime novel though, I dont want to self publish, I want to go through a proper publisher and have it published in paperback.
Im waiting until its done then sending it out to publishers with an interest in crime fiction. Theres an endless list and I spent hours on google bookmarking the pages of suitable publishers and literary agents so they are ready when the time comes x

Tapatalking

 

[JJ Mum]

Good luck cosmic, this is what iwant to do. I dont know how you find the time with your brood as my plans have gone a little off the boil since devon was born, and my older kids stay up soo much later and activities etc i lost my evenings too.

The writing magazine (once a mth in smiths is good ) with loads of comps too.


Ive had a poem published in a book when i was about 20 but my hearts really in fantasy fiction ..


I just need to mske time to write on a daily basis..,

 

[cosmicgirl]

Thanks JJ x