She’s terrifying!! I can’t believe I’ve created such a monster – but then again, that’s my job and claim to fame lol 🙂 Little as it is! The 3 Little Piggies is my first finished piece that I’m putting up here on WP….Have no idea what to do next but am delighted with the feedback and think I’m on the right track 🙂 It’s amazing, finishing a body of work and people actually want to read what I wrote….crazy, still can’t get my head around it 🙂
Oh I would love to 🙂 – I just have no idea what I’m doing. A newbie at this – have had book written for years and due to tragic circumstance it is getting out there now 🙂 Finally! Seem to be pro’s and con’s for both sides….what did you do? And how? 🙂 if it’s not too rude of me to ask! 🙂
Well, publishing anything at all is a real challenge, especially for a new writer. So, don’t get upset if you submit something and it gets bounced out!
In fact, many manuscripts aren’t even returned by prospective publishers anymore. How rude!
There are guides out there with certain publishers for various types of books. They’ll help you get started, but you must be willing to write in a publisher’s “wheelhouse,” according to what they require. Otherwise, they won’t even respond.
I think these books may help you get a taste for what’s happening in the publishing world. They may be available in some book stores, or on line…
Yes, I’ve been doing a bit of research and I found that if you self-publish, no one else from an actual publishing house will touch you with a ten foot pole. Generally speaking. Oh yes, JK Rowling sent hers to 140 different places, changed her name to be ambiguous (male) and was successful! And yes it’s a grind of sending out my outline/precis to everyone possible I guess. Looking at self-publishing on Lulu.com for an anthology of poems – just to see what it is like…thanks for the info and advice 🙂 much appreciated!
Good luck with it. I got my first article published from what is called a “content house.”
You write a ton of stuff on all sorts of things, (fingers to the bone), and it too is very competitive. You may check them out, but only in addition to sending out material to publishers.
Keep me posted on your progress and ask questions at any time!
Kait King 
Stay put! You have no loss in what God has planned for you, and no gain in what Satan has in mind for you…(See Jeremiah 29:11).
Just saying.
Spinman
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Hey thanks “Spinman” – it’s just a marketing ploy and the title of a new book – she’s waiting for me to finish writing her so she can get out 🙂 lol
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I’ll bet she’s great when she finally comes out! As a published writer myself, I know the great feeling of a finished and successful project!
Spinman
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She’s terrifying!! I can’t believe I’ve created such a monster – but then again, that’s my job and claim to fame lol 🙂 Little as it is! The 3 Little Piggies is my first finished piece that I’m putting up here on WP….Have no idea what to do next but am delighted with the feedback and think I’m on the right track 🙂 It’s amazing, finishing a body of work and people actually want to read what I wrote….crazy, still can’t get my head around it 🙂
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Do you want to publish it? If so, how would you market it…self-publishing or the “old school” way?
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Oh I would love to 🙂 – I just have no idea what I’m doing. A newbie at this – have had book written for years and due to tragic circumstance it is getting out there now 🙂 Finally! Seem to be pro’s and con’s for both sides….what did you do? And how? 🙂 if it’s not too rude of me to ask! 🙂
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Well, publishing anything at all is a real challenge, especially for a new writer. So, don’t get upset if you submit something and it gets bounced out!
In fact, many manuscripts aren’t even returned by prospective publishers anymore. How rude!
There are guides out there with certain publishers for various types of books. They’ll help you get started, but you must be willing to write in a publisher’s “wheelhouse,” according to what they require. Otherwise, they won’t even respond.
I think these books may help you get a taste for what’s happening in the publishing world. They may be available in some book stores, or on line…
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Yes, I’ve been doing a bit of research and I found that if you self-publish, no one else from an actual publishing house will touch you with a ten foot pole. Generally speaking. Oh yes, JK Rowling sent hers to 140 different places, changed her name to be ambiguous (male) and was successful! And yes it’s a grind of sending out my outline/precis to everyone possible I guess. Looking at self-publishing on Lulu.com for an anthology of poems – just to see what it is like…thanks for the info and advice 🙂 much appreciated!
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Good luck with it. I got my first article published from what is called a “content house.”
You write a ton of stuff on all sorts of things, (fingers to the bone), and it too is very competitive. You may check them out, but only in addition to sending out material to publishers.
Keep me posted on your progress and ask questions at any time!
Spinner
(my friends call me that as of today 🙂 )
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Hahaha! Thanks Spinner – I really do appreciate it! Will look into it – and grateful for the lifeline 🙂
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I hope that’s not your “final answer!” You are welcome for anything I can do. Have a super day and good luck with some writing today!
“Spinner”
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Haha! No not at all! 🙂 Thanks for your help and I hope you’ve had a productive writing day too 🙂
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Well, I’m trying this new blog idea so not writing as much right now. But people like you make this new thing worth it!
It’s a pleasure to know you, Kait…(love that spelling 🙂 )
Spinner
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And you too – 🙂 thank you! It’s always tricky trying something new – but all power to you for going for it! 🙂
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Well, I’m “huffin’ and puffin’ and may blow this project down!” 🙂
Spinner
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Lol – keep the wolf from the door! And I hope you don’t have any little piggies for pets! 😉
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