My hubby would like to be a children's book author does anyone know a publisher that takes first time authors?
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Most publishing houses accept first time authors manuscripts. My suggestion though is for him to do his research into them first. Publishers often will not accept/publish a manuscript if it has been submitted to another firm... \n\nBest advice, submit it to whichever company is most appealing to him, and be patient...\n\nGood luck
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Check out Booklocker at the source.  Using their system you can self publish and keep all rights.  Read the FAQ's.  They will help you with many of the publishing tasks for a reasonable fee; or you can do most or all of it yourself.  They are selective but will review almost anything.  Good luck with your book.
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contact www.authorhouse.com\nthat's who I went with and tell them that I sent you
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i'm looking in a book for baby names, any idea for a boy? if  so email me at msdays_of_or_lives@yahoo.com
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Yahoo has a great group called Children's Writers. Also, these guys might be of help: www.wordtechs.com.\n\nGood luck,\n~Tia~
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"Writer's Market" is the best book directory for book publishers.  Or if you don't want to buy a book, you can go here:  www.clmp.org, it's the Council of Literary Magazines and Presses and has a directory listing of publishers and magazines.  \n\nYou have to make sure that you're manuscript is sent to the right publisher, because some publishers only publish certain things.  A lot of the major publishers, like RandomHouse, require you to have a literary agent if you're submitting a manuscript.
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Is he writing it himself? If not, I think what you need is a ghost writer (if he's willing to pay). I'd suggest you search under "ghostwriter" or "ghostwriting" on the web. There are many companies, individuals who do that. Contact some of them and compare their experience and fees. You then write a proposal and submit them to agents/publishers. Normally, you would submit the proposal before the book is complete for nonfiction.If you can't find an agent/publisher, you can always self publish. There are publishing companies who would assist people doing self publishing. Read "Publishing for Idiots". It's very helpful.
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It is often the same with childrens books as it is with other writing, only instead of only sending three chapters you send the whole thing.\n\nWrite it.\nFind the right market (via writers market, or other sources)\nFind their guidlines and follow them\nwrite cover letter and send it with the manuscript.\nhere is a good link on manuscript format.\nthen send it send it send it...
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not sure but check this:\nhttp://realproductivity.com/publisher/self-publishing.htm?OVRAW=free%20publishers&OVKEY=publisher%20free&OVMTC=standard\n\nhttp://www.bookpros.com/pub_pages/pub_google.php
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I don’t know if you’ve heard about Xlibris but I believed that they offer a reasonable price to aspiring authors and quality services. It really depends on the type of book you want to publish... you can try to check them out. I can give you some blogs tips, articles, and guides in publishing your books.\n\nHaving a book is a priceless award that no one can steal\n\nbest of luck in your writing.
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Instead of e-books, consider POD (print on demand). Lulu is excellent, does a neat, professional job, and for under $100 will get you an ISBN and listings on Amazon and the like. Check them out: www.lulu.com.\n\nWrite to me if you want more info or tips. Glad to help!\n~Tia~
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My firm would be happy to make you a catalog, website, business cards, brochures, and a logo to promote your books.\nPlease contact us at danidalan@sbcglobal.net.
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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 have the same software:  When you open publisher there is a column on the left side with choices.  Click once on publications for print.  The third choice in the drop down is Award Cerficiates.  They have one for every occasion but you can alter any part you want.  I am pretty good with publisher.  If you need anything further please let me know.  Good luck!
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Try Desktop Publisher.
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I suggest you contact the editor at simplywords.us   A small press poetry and prose magazine serving aspiring writers for sixteen years…Tell her Tegid sent you!
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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