Book publishers

[Cait]

I wrote a children's story for a new writers' competition, but didn't win. The prize was to have it published, but they were overwhelmed with entries.

 

So, the thing is, I have this book sitting here, and I'd like to have it published, or at least considered. Does anyone have any experience of this, or any ideas? My friend has her Maths books published on Kindle, but I'm not sure about doing that.

[Steve]

Is it illustrated Cait? Helen and my daughter made me a lovely book for my birthday, using these people.

[Froglet]

No idea, sorry but had to say 'Wow!'

[Cait]

Sorry, Elaine's books are Amazon, not Kindle.

 

I'm not sure about the self publishing route, need to look into the expense side of that

[lashes2508]

Wow , do it Cait , can't say who with but how wonderful it would be to see your own work published and then brought by everyone on here ! You could be a millionaire ( said in my David Jason - del trotter voice)

[louby loo]

One of our parents published their own book - I could look for the publishing details inside if you want? That said t'was a very strange book............. we couldn't put it in the book trolley for free access :blink:

[catma]

Well there's self publishing or the send out to agents, or send direct to publishers.

You can find submission details on most publishers websites.

A good guide is this book

I've had some positive responses from agents but none have taken anything up yet. I'm now in a small critique group so we get together to give feedback and that helps.

To be honest, the route to traditional publishing is a real slog - it's a business and the story may be fabulous, but if not commercial then it will be hard to get representation.

Cx

[Cait]

Thanks, Catma. I'll have a look at that