I've written a short book and all my friends tell me to get it published. Do you have to pay to get it published and is there a certain age you have to be to be able to get it published because i have absolutely no idea.
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You have to pay if you "self-publish," but if a publisher wants your book, they pay you!\n\nSubmit your book to different publishing houses and see what happens!\nGood Luck
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Publishers are not likely to hire a high school student to work at home part time doing copy editing. Publishers generally prefer to work with freelance copy editors who are experienced, have at least a Bachelor's degree in English and/or the related field, and are willing to commit time to the work. Publishing is a deadline-driven industry, so you have to be prepared to work more hours when needed to get the job done on time.\n\nIf you really want to have an editing job someday, I recommend working very hard in your grammar courses now. Read The Elements of Style by Strunk and White and become familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style. In college, major in English and/or Publishing. Try to intern at a major publisher during school, or you can get a job as an Editorial Assistant after college to get your start. You'll start out doing "grunt" work: basically doing secretary work for the editors. But you'll learn a lot about publishing that way and eventually move up. \n\nSomeday, if you're good at what you do and able to make some contacts, you may be able to do freelance editing out of your home. After 7 years in publishing I quit my job to be a mom, and now I do freelance editing from home.
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it adds suspension to the story so that you will think it is a good story and you might tell your friends about it and then they will go and buy the book so that the author gets more money. so really its just to get more money. but isn't that what every jobs is for.
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I'm not sure about publishing, but I've heard of a program that helps you write books. I think it's called y-writer, and i think you can download it free from the internet
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I am a publisher and have edited several award winning books, both fiction and nonfiction. I have very reasonable rates. If interested email me at skirvenmd@yahoo.net. If you send me your email addy I'd also be happy to send you several testimonials of people who have worked with me.
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HI--I've also written a book about dyslexia and reading disabilities.  I'll be glad to read your work and comment and edit, but can't put in the same amount of time that I put into my own book! And I don't want any money for it, either...\n\nI'm definitely interested in what you did and how you did it and how and what you researched in terms of teaching methods. \n\nI also want to know about your experiences with your school--that's actually the main point of my book--it's intended to help parents negotiate, argue and advocate successfully with their child's school.\n\nTell me more about your book--is it word processed? How long is it? Can you share it as a pdf or in Word? Have you talked to a publisher?  My co-author and I ended up self publishing--it's relatively easy and inexpensive! Marketing is the challenge! I can tell you more about this later!\n\nP.S. You're probalby right, there won't be a lot of money in this project--but it's worth pursuing for your own personal growth and for the message you have to share with other parents.
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um... a friend of mine gave some advice on getting noticed as a writer once that was 'ass to the chair.'  it's a very similar philosophy.  play your asses off.  get gigs, any gigs.  if you're any good or you get better it will lead to better gigs.  then someday, after a lot of hard work and dedication you'll get noticed.  unless of course you're totally freakin awesome right off the bat... which is an oddity.
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No, you can get it published and still get your money, of course you will have nothing to spend it on, but it can go to a bank. some of them work while in jail to buy little stuff in there, so there is not problem. good luck.
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Traditonal publshing houses are great, you just have to choose which route you wish to take. Either way, do not spend any money.\n\nLarge Publishers like Simon and Schuester require that you have an agent that submits your book.  The large publishing houses are hard to get into and once your in, if your not a heavy seller you will have to do your own PR. In the end it can take years to get signed and published through a large publishing house.\n\nSmall Publishers like YinSumi Press works with both agents and directly with authors.  It is ran by people who have worked in the entertainment industry for over 15 years and have access to all the same outlets as the major publishing houses.  It can take anywhere for 30 days to 6 months from start to finish before you book hits the stands. www.yinsumi.com.\n\nThe large publisher will often give you an upfront retainer of 5k to 20k depending on your book and if you are a person who is known in the industry.  Typically, after that you will receive about .10 cents per book sale after they have deducted the cost of PR, Advertising and other expenses, so you may find yourself selling 100,000 books and making only 5k.\n\nThe small publishers often do not offer an upfront retainer, however you receive full PR, advertising, book tours and more. In addition to this, you will also receive anywhere from 20-45% of the proceeds from the book, so if you sell 100,000 books you will walk away with at least 50k.
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Publishers, especially the big ones, only accept manuscripts pitched in by agents. I suggest you get the book 2006 Writer's Market http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1582973946/102-9939564-9265768?v=glance&n=283155 as this provides the most comprehensive directories of publishers, agents and other important contacts in the book publishing industry. \n\nYou may want to read the following to give you more information on publishing a book\n\nhttp://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/publishbook/publishbook.html\n\n\nThe 2006 Guide To Literary Agents (Guide to Literary Agents) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1582973997/ref=pd_bxgy_text_b/102-9939564-9265768?ie=UTF8 can help you find the agent you need to help you get your manuscript published. Here are some guides to finding a literary agent \n\nAssociation of Authors' Representatives, Inc. (AAR),  http://www.aar-online.org\n\nOne other track, of course, is to self publish your books. Here are some resources on self publishing\n\nLulu http://www.lulu.com
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WOW you picked a subject that is really all over the board. We really only hear of the big paydays for ANN Rice or for the Harry Potter books but it really goes from where the author loses money by publishing his own books to the millions for s top best seller. I have published some stuff but have always been in the red. I have talked to publishing companies but its like record contracts I wouldnt see a dime till after the first 300,00 are sold. I have a friend who writes those supermarket books you see at the checkouts IE: horescopes , weight loss, true love etc. but he only makes a few hundred for each one ( although he can knock one out in a night) so really there is no definate answer for your question it depends on subject , how large the target readership is , how badly a company wants it, your track record ( how meny top sellers you have had in the past) etc.\nanyway great luck\nMike
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This will sound strange but before you do anything write the story and then copyright it with the Library of Congress.  If you don't you will most likely have your story stolen from you and will never be able to received any royalities if the story becomes popular with the public.  I'm not kidding....I'm a screenwriter and I know.
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You gotta find yourself an agent.  One in NY and one in LA if possible.  If your work is good enough you can get an agent to take your work and just slice off a comission instead of an upfront fee.\n\nIf that fails, you're going to have to start raising money.  Talk to friends and families (have them consider it an investment not a loan, because if your book flops then you're s.o.l.).\n\nYou can also talk to local business men and such.  Try talking to a creative writing professor or philosophy professor at a local college, they may have some tips.
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I also write poetry and have it on poetry.com. Tell your friend to go on there and enter the contests that they have there. I have had mine put into some books and theres a lot of other cool things they can do with their poems. Theres a possibilty that they could win some money!!! Good Luck.
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I take it you are looking for editors to buy publication rights from you... it would have helped if you had specified what kind of articles these are... but the basic procedure is similar:\n\nSource publications that publish articles with a similar bent\nCall the editor to get guidelines and perhaps pitch the idea\nSend copies of your work\n\nYou should be aware that both traditional media and new media often pay on publication and lead time between submission and press dates can be long.
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Sweetie, you don't become a writer - if you write, you are a writer. It isn't something you choose, it is something you feel you need to do. Now, becoming a published writer is somewhat different. You will face alot of rejection. You may have to submit your work dozens of times to even get a nibble. But even then, you may struggle for years to get more published.  It is not an easy path - but so worth it if you really want to do it.  I would suggest you write every day - something, notes, diary, short stories, poems.  The more you write, the better you will get at it.  And another tip is to watch those around you. Be a people watcher. See how they interact, how they talk, how they stand. Observe everything around you and put it down. Learn how to balance your writing with people and things.  Also, take any classes you can about writing.  You can ask your family to subscribe the magazine Writer's Digest for Christmas or your birthday. It's a great help.  And as for becoming a teacher - go for it, it's a hard but fufilling career also.  Good luck and keep your eyes on your goal.
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First, make sure you're registered. (Remember that there is a three day waiting period before you can create a story)Then, provided that you're using the correct program, upload the document. Then save the document. Click stories, and then Create New Story. Follow the directions, and you'll be able to publish it. \n\nFor more help, visit http://support.fanfiction.net/