Make A Living Writing Romance

By Chris Robertson

As a new author, perhaps the most difficult step to realize success is getting your first book published.  Book publishing companies each have a procedure you must follow for your book to get published, or even considered.  But with a lot of effort and persistence, you’re sure to see the words “manuscript accepted” come through your inbox or mailbox soon. Use these helpful hints on book publishing to get started.

Before Contacting a Book Publisher

Proofread your book several times, and then hire a professional proofreader to read through it at least twice.  Also, spend some time on choosing a title for your book as well as chapter headings.  These are very important and will determine how well your book sells.  A book is often initially judged by its cover and its title.  People won’t even consider buying it if the title does not captivate their interests.  Also, book readers will often scan the chapter headings to get an idea of the book’s overall theme!

Know Your Book Publisher

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By Britt Gillette

You’ve done it.  You’ve achieved a lifelong dream and penned a book certain to be lauded through the ages as a literary masterpiece.  Yet one last obstacle stands between you and publishing success – attracting the attention of someone who can get your book into print.

In reality, catching an editor’s attention is not difficult.  All you have to do is follow the rules by sending what industry insiders refer to as a “query letter”.  A query letter is one or two pages written in the format of a formal business letter.  It should be brief, and it should pique the interest of any publishing executive who reads it.  After all, if you can’t sell a single individual on the merits of your book, why should a publishing house believe you can sell to an audience of thousands or millions?   If you want some inside secrets to crafting a perfect, attention-grabbing query letter, then you’ve come to the right place.  Cover each of the following points, and I guarantee you’ll have an editor calling within one week of sending your query letter.

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