How Do You Become A Published Author?
Computers and the Internet have given authors more ways to get published in a time when getting published in the traditional fashion has become difficult. Aspiring authors who are willing to consider other options are almost certain to find quicker routes to publication than those who insist on waiting for acceptance from a major publishing house. Follow the steps below to becoming a published author. Step 1 Go the traditional route. Write a great book, and query agents and publishers until it’s accepted. Step 2 Find a small publisher. There are thousands of niche publishers looking for the right books. For instance, if your book takes place in a specific area of the country, look for a publisher who only prints books about that area. Small publishing houses are interested in many different things, among them main characters with certain characteristics, particular time periods in history and unusual sub-genres. Step 3 Publish on Demand. If you can’t find a small publisher to place you
Since Im a writing coach, almost every day I meet someone who SAYS he wants to become a published author. But once I get to know this person, I realize that he never seems to write anything. I know (even if he doesnt) that the REAL reason he doesnt write is because hes afraid. I know what hes thinking: His work wont be good enough – or – someone will criticize his writing no matter how good it might be – or- he wont get published no matter how hard he tries. So, while he has BIG writing plans for the FUTURE, right now hes NOT writing much of anything – if hes even writing at ALL. If youre one of these people, heres my advice to you: Just write something! Every single writer, no matter who he is, has the same fears as you do. The difference between you and the many writers who actually become published authors is – the published authors learn to work through their fear. And they actually write something. They dont worry that it wont be good. They dont agonize over the fact that it will
