How to have my writing published
How I did it: I wrote my first two chapters and my last one to have ready for anyone who asked for them after a query letter. I thought about something I'd want to read but hadn't seen written about yet. Then I wrote query letters and waited.
My last chapter changed dramatically and I had to ask for a deadline extention, but the publisher was willing to work with me to make sure they got the best book I could write.
Lessons & tips:
- Write what you know but make it something that people haven't heard much about.
- Be prepared to hear a lot of nos.
- If it's your first book, be prepared to do it for the foot in the door and not the money.
- Look for new or small presses who may not get as many queries
- Set a deadline for yourself that is sooner than the publisher's deadline.
- Understand there is a long time spent in editing and plan your release date accordingly.
Resources: The internet to do the loads of research. I researched my topic and publishers.
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