A Quick Guide to Publishing Resources

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Publishing Week


A lot of you are probably familiar with my extensive Publishing Resources List, and if you are, you probably know that it’s gotten rather…unwieldy. :shifty: This article will serve as a quick guide to the most essential resources I’ve collected, so you don’t get too overwhelmed when you’re starting out.

My Idiot’s Guide to Lit Mag Publishing and Idiot’s Guide to Book Publishing are two good overviews of the most popular types of publishing. Another great resource for those of you hoping to publish books is this chart, which covers the different paths you can take to get your book on the market. Submitting to literary magazines is an ideal place to start for writers who have never been published before, so you can get some experience under your belt, and my book publishing resource covers both traditional and self-publishing for those of you shopping book-length works.

If you’re hoping to go the traditional publishing route, you’ll have to find an agent first. Before submitting your manuscript to an agent, make sure you have a snappy query and synopsis lined up.

When you decide on a publisher or agent, make sure it isn’t a scam by visiting Preditors & Editors, a comprehensive list of all legit and not-so-legit publishing ventures.

Finally, if you’re ready to submit, make sure you format your manuscript correctly. Each publisher or agent will have a different preferred format, so make sure to check the submission guidelines beforehand. That said, I’ve found two general guides that are helpful for both poetry and prose.

Self-publishing involves authors wearing a lot of different hats. To make sure you’re on the right track and making your book the best it can be, check out this overview of all the things you should consider before you self-publish. My resources list contains more information about each of these steps, so be sure to check that out when you’re ready to delve deeper.

Last of all, when you’re in the process of trying to get published, you’re going to get rejected. It’s inevitable. In the event you get some bad news, this survival guide should help.

Again, this is meant to be a short overview of what my giant list of resources has to offer. If you’re looking for something specific or think my list is missing a helpful link, please let me know! I’d be happy to do some more research or point you in the right direction. Good luck!

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