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*:
- Determine your genre
- Assess your commercial potential
- Find a literary agent (if you need one)
- Prepare query letters and submission materials
- 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:
- 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
- Find a good editor, either a developmental editor or a copyeditor. (Do you need an editor?)
- Craft a great title and design an appealing cover.
- 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.
Q: How do I market & sell my book?
A: Here are some suggestions for marketing and selling your self-published book:
Q: How do I find a literary agent?
A: Here are some free resources for finding an agent:
Most libraries have a collection development policy that states how materials are added to (and removed from) their collections. Contact individual libraries to determine if their book acquisition policy includes adding donated books to their collection, or if they accept solicitations from authors.
