Writing To Be Published

Hey Guys,

I apologize if I have posted this in the wrong place. For once, I'm not MEANING to do that .

For the past year, I've been writing what I guess you could call a novel. I didn't do it for any other reason then to see if I could do it. While I could post bits and pieces on WBM, I'm looking to take it a bit farther.

I've never had dreams of being a bonafide writer, but now that I have this in front of me, I want to be able to do something with it, know what I mean Vern?!

Advice? Thoughts?

Thanks, Kristina

[Dani257]

Go for it! First, find somebody you trust to read it and critique it. When you think its the best it can be, find a publisher and send it out. They have books that tell you which publishers accept what. And good luck!

[jenninca]

Wow, Kristina. I'm impressed! So what's this novel about? I would love to be able to write children's novels, but so far haven't been inspired.

Cindy

[pluckyduck]

You go girl!

I'm not recommending this site, just giving you the information:

http://ipublish.com/

It's part of Time Warner books. It's got an Epinions/WBMish feel to it.....I think the idea is, you could get noticed by the editors and have your book published as an eBook.

Disclaimer: before I published anything there that I cared about, I'd go over the legal agreement with a fine tooth comb so I knew what I was giving away. I haven't done so, but I understand that you are automatically giving them rights to your second book, too.

Noticed Epinionators over there, and yes, I joined as "pluckyduck". I almost picked a more respectible name, but oh, there are my fans to think about. You know, the legions that follow me from site to site that I join but never write on. I'm pluckyduck everywhere.

Andrea
currently published exclusively on Epinions.com, and then only very sporadically

[pluckyduck]

Originally posted by kristinafh
know what I mean Vern?!

Hey! I'm the only person I know who walks around saying "know what I mean, Vern?"

People look back at me like, "um, my name isn't Vern".


Andrea
who also insists on saying "Stop calling me Shirley!"

[frazzledspice]

It would probably be good if you could get an agent.

My friend Carla published her first novel as an e-book with DLJPress.

Her agent's name is Sidney, but I'm not sure of Sidney's last name (and Carla is on a book signing tour right now.)

She signed a contract which guaranteed that her e-book would go to hard copy if it were selling well.

It is now in trade paperback, about to go into standard-size paperback.

She also sent it to many Hollywood producers, and 15 of them are currently considering it for a movie.

She said you could find agents at writers' conferences, but I could try to find out more about Sidney (whose e-mail I used to have) when she answers my e-mail.

Wow! Thanks you guys!

What I've written *I think* is pretty cool . Of course, I am BIASED but hey - that's just how I feel.

Jenninca - it's a story based upon three people - the mom, dad, and kid. Every chapter alternates between their three points of views of what is going on in their lives. Of course, it all revolves around a "something". Tee heee hee!

Fraz - the word "agent" scares me. I feel like I need some "justification" that I even deserve to be in the same room with an agent before I would seek one out . Yes, I would like to know about this Sydney and if you're friend is ever online, I sure would like to talk to her about her experiences!

Pluckster - I will check out that site you recommended.

[jankp]

You might also check out iuniverse.com. You only pay $99 to get published in paperback, but I can attest to the quality. I also am a voracious editor so my novel reads well. Read the contract carefully; you might not like all the things entailed.

Good luck! I know how great you're feeling now from the accomplishment.

Jan

[Dani257]

Dissenting voice here. I think you should try your hand at publishers that don't expect you to pay them. It should be the other way around.