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How to Make Publishing a Book Simple

After all the work that goes into writing a book, the next step is to get it published. Self-publishing is the easiest way to get your book in print, though your fame may not reach outside your social circle. Getting a big-name publishing house to publish your book takes extra effort and time, but doing so may get your book featured in book stores across the nation.

Things You'll Need

  • Your manuscript
  • Brass fasteners
  • Computer printer and paper
  • Hole punch
  • Old book cover and binding
  • Glue
  • Yarn
  • New binding
  • Postage to submit manuscript to publishers
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Instructions

  1. Self-publishing

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      Using an online self-publisher (like iUniverse or Blurb), format your manuscript to fit the template provided.

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      Choose a typeface, and determine whether you want a hard or soft cover and what that cover will look like.

    • 3

      Wait for the publisher to complete your book. Some will even add your book to a seller's inventory, like Amazon.

    The Real Deal - Getting a Publisher

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      For a nonfiction book, submit a query with sample chapters and a synopsis to publishers. For fiction, complete and send the entire manuscript.

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      Keep submitting your manuscript to publishing houses. More submissions increase your chance of selection.

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      If your work is picked up, work with an editor or other representative at the publishing house.

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