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Once you’ve written a book, finding someone to publish it is critical. It is not an easy process – many great and famous books have struggled to find someone to publish them. You need to know the ins and outs of this tricky business. And who better to help you than VideoJug’s expert, Alexandra Pringle, Editor-in-Chief at Bloomsbury, the people who brought you Harry Potter. She answers every question you could possibly have about the whole business of finding a publisher. You might also like to look at Literary Agent

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Alexandra Pringle
Alexandra Pringle-Editor in Chief
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Derek Johns
Derek Johns-Managing Director - AP Watt Literary Agency
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Approaching A Publisher 
  1. Alexandra Pringle
  2. Can I approach a publisher direct? 
  3. Can I send an unsolicited manuscript? 
  4. How many publishers should I approach in total? 
  5. How many publishers can I approach at the same time? 
  6. Ive bumped into a well known publisher in a social setting should I pitch my book to them? 
Finding A Publisher 
  1. Alexandra Pringle
  2. Do I need a publisher? 
  3. What are the steps in the publishing process? 
  4. What are publishers not looking for? 
  5. Where or how do I find a publisher? 
  6. Do different publishers specialise in different things? 
  7. Can I submit work without a literary agent? 
  8. What are the most common stumbling blocks for new writers trying to get published? 
Follow Up With A Publisher 
  1. Alexandra Pringle
  2. When in the best time of year to submit your work? 
  3. What happens to my submission once the publisher receives it? 
  4. Who will read my submission? 
  5. How can I check that my work arrived safely? 
  6. What's the best way to follow up a submission? 
  7. Is it better to write, call, or email? 
  8. How long will I have to wait for a decision? 
  9. Does persistence ever pay off? 
Getting Accepted 
  1. Alexandra Pringle
  2. How long does it take to go from acceptance to publication? 
  3. How will I be informed if I have been accepted? 
  4. How do I accept an offer? 
  5. I've been accepted but haven't yet finished my book - how long do I have? 
  6. What should I do if the publisher asks me to make revisions before they'll accept my submission? 
  7. I've been asked to make revisions - can I ask for development money? 
  8. My synopsis has been accepted - can I ask for development money to write the book? 
Rejection And Feedback 
  1. Alexandra Pringle
  2. Will a publisher tell me if I've been rejected? 
  3. Why has my submission been rejected? 
  4. What will a publisher say in a rejection letter? 
  5. My rejection letter was very short - what does this mean? 
  6. My rejection letter was full of detailed criticism - what does this mean? 
  7. My manuscript was returned really quickly - what does this mean? 
  8. Can I expect feedback on my submission? 
  9. How can I request feedback on my submission? 
  10. How can I tell positive criticism from negative criticism? 
  11. What is a reader's report? 
  12. Can I access my reader's report? 
  13. I've been rejected but I think I've improved - can I re-submit my manuscript to the same publisher? 
  14. I've been rejected - can I submit a different book to the same publisher? 
  15. I've been rejected - can I send my book to another publisher? 
  16. What do I need to check before sending out a returned submission to another publisher? 

Popular Questions

  • Can I send an unsolicited manuscript?
  • How many publishers can I approach at the same time?
  • What are publishers not looking for?
  • Where or how do I find a publisher?
  • What are the most common stumbling blocks for new writers trying to get published?
  • How can I check that my work arrived safely?
  • Is it better to write, call, or email?
  • Does persistence ever pay off?
  • What should I do if the publisher asks me to make revisions before they'll accept my submission?
  • I've been asked to make revisions - can I ask for development money?
  • My rejection letter was very short - what does this mean?
  • My rejection letter was full of detailed criticism - what does this mean?
  • My manuscript was returned really quickly - what does this mean?
  • I've been rejected but I think I've improved - can I re-submit my manuscript to the same publisher?
  • I've been rejected - can I send my book to another publisher?
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  • What makes a good writer?
Publishing Industry Basics 
  1. Alexandra Pringle
  2. What is a publishing company? 
  3. What is a book deal? 
  4. What is an editor? 
  5. What is a copy editor? 
  6. Will writing make me rich and famous? 
  7. What makes a good writer? 
  8. How long does it take to get published? 
Getting Published 
  1. Derek Johns
  2. How long does it take to go from finding an agent to getting published? 
  3. What happens when a book is accepted for publication? 
  4. What should I do if a publisher asks me to make revisions before they accept my submission? 
  5. Will an agent get involved in the editing process? 
  6. Will an agent help me if I don't get on with my publisher or editor? 
  7. How easy is it to get out of a book contract? 
  8. Will I get paid development money for writing my book? 
  9. I've been asked to make revisions, can I ask for development money? 
  10. Do publishers ever take on unfinished books? 
  11. If I'm submitting a partial manuscript, do I need to know the ending? 
Publishing Your Own Book 
  1. Derek Johns
  2. Should I consider using a vanity press? 
  3. Are there any good alternatives to traditional publishing routes? 
  4. Can an agent help me publish my work via non-traditional routes? 
  5. Should a writer ever pay to publish their work? 
  6. How does the DIY approach to music differ from DIY publishing? 
  7. Is it ever a good idea to self-publish? 
  8. Can I become successful by printing and distributing my own book? 
  9. Do agents ever take on authors following the selfpublishing route? 
  10. Does self publishing make it easier to get an agent? 
The Future Of Publishing 
  1. Derek Johns
  2. What's the next 'big thing' in publishing? 
  3. Is it a good idea to post my writing online? 
  4. What do you predict for the publishing industry in the next couple of years? 
  5. What do you predict for the publishing industry in the long term? 
  6. Is it going to get easier or harder to get published in the future? 
  7. How has the internet affected the publishing industry? 
  8. Is 'blogging' a viable route to getting published? 
  9. How can a writer protect their copyright when publishing work online? 
  10. How have audio downloads affected the publishing industry? 

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