You have just completed your first book, now what? If you are a first time author, you may be unsure as to how you should proceed, in terms of getting your book published. If that is the case, you will want to continue reading on, as a number of steps that you will want to take are highlighted below.

One of the initial things that you will need to do is familiarize yourself with publishers. You need to find the basic information about them, their address, the contacts and who should receive your manuscript. Do enough research so you know who you are dealing with. What type of topics are they looking for? Will your book be a good fit? Are there are rules or restrictions in terms of formatting that you need to abide by? Some publishers will only accept submissions from agents. So it's best to know this before you waste your time. You need to answer these questions before you go too far.

As for how you can go about locating book publishers, you will be happy with all of your options. You can look at the books that you own, the books in your local library, or the books in your local book shops. Make note of the publishers and perform a search on the internet using their titles. Next, look for a section for writer's instructions. You can also do a basic standard internet search, such as with the phrase "book publishers." There are also a number of printed resources, like the popular Writer's Market books, that are available to you..

As previously stated, you will want to learn what rules and limitations publishing organizations may have. If you can't find this material on the internet or in print, be sure to use your best judgment. Make sure that your book manuscript and all other documents are easy to read, prepared properly, and tidy. Also, be sure to include a cover letter and a book proposal. Many authors choose to mix these two documents together. You can, but, be cautious. Cover letters and book proposals should be right to the point and not confused with too much information.

You should also take into account utilizing the expertise of specialized literary agent and editors. They can be pricey, but they are generally more than worth the costs. No matter how great you are at proofreading, you will likely overlook some problems. Another set of expert eyes are recommended. As for literary agents, they too have a number of advantages. If the publishers that match your book the best only take agented submissions, it may be more effective to hire a professional literary agent. They can help get your book into doors that you couldn't.

As for follow-ups, they are okay, but also be sure to use your best judgment. You can find out from most publishers websites, how long it will take to get a response. It may take as long as 3 or 4 months in some cases. Once you have patiently waited the recommended time, and still have not received a response, you may consider placing a phone call or letter to the publisher. For your own protection though, do not make contact before the estimated response time.

By taking the above mentioned points into consideration, you may be able to see your book in print soon. As a reminder however, do not be scared of rejection letters. They are common, but that does not mean that you should give up.

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