Resources for Writers and Authors

Q: I've written a book. Now what?

A: There are two main routes to seeing your book in print: traditional publishing and self-publishing.

Route 1: Traditional Publishing
The traditional steps include*:

1. Determine your genre
2. Assess your commercial potential
3. Find a literary agent (if you need one)
4. Prepare query letters and submission materials
5. Submit materials to agent or publisher

*Source: https://janefriedman.com/start-here-how-to-get-your-book-published/

Route 2: Self-publishing
You will have more decisions to make with regards to editing, formatting, printing, marketing, and selling your book. Some considerations include:

1. Explore options for publishing - as an ebook, or in print through print-on-demand (POD), vanity, or subsidy publishers. Source:http://www.wikihow.com/Self-Publish-a-Book
2. Find a good editor, either a developmental editor or a copyeditor. (Do you need an editor?)
3. Craft a great title and design an appealing cover.
4. Build your brand through a website and/or social media. Give your book away for free and ask for reviews (build word of mouth).

Resources for writers in Nebraska

Q: Who can I publish my book with in Nebraska?

A: Here are some Nebraska publishers & self-publishing resources. This list is not exhaustive, and not all will take unsolicited materials.

• University of Nebraska Press
• Addicus Books
• The Backwaters Press
• Redbrush
• Concierge Marketing
• Morris Publishing
• Infusion Media

Q: How do I market & sell my book?

A: Here are some suggestions for marketing and selling your self-published book:

• Writers Market - also available in print form
• Marketing Your Book
• Marketing Tools For Any Self-Published Book
• Selling Self-Published Books

Q: How do I find a literary agent?

A: Here are some free resources for finding an agent:

• Agent Query - free database of literary agents
• Writer's Digest Guide to Literary Agents