2 Responses to “How can i find a short story book publisher?”

1. By corinasweet on Mar 1, 2009 | Reply

   I don't know …ask somebody alse! )
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2. By Persiphone_Hellecat on Mar 1, 2009 | Reply

   Are you referring to ONE short story or a collection? If you have one story – then you need to search for anthologies who are seeking stories in your genre to submit your story to. If you have a whole book of stories, you need to find a publisher seeking anthologies.

   Generally you are not going to find major publishers seeking anthologies. You need to get a copy of Writers Market (it costs 30 dollars) and search through the smaller publishers and agents and find some who are looking for anthologies. Remember you cannot get through to A List publishers without an A List agent.

   Also remember that before you send anything to anyone, check them out thoroughly! There are many frauds, fakes and companies on the verge of bankruptcy out there. Check with Absolute Write Water Cooler Bewares and Background Checks, Preditors and Editors, Writers Wall and Writers Weekly.com (you can get their newsletter free – they have a column called Whispers and Warnings).

   If there are any complaints about the agent or publisher – steer clear and find another. Then always remember to submit exactly what the submission guidelines requests. Each publisher and agent has their own set of guidelines. If you are sending the story to an anthology, it must be properly formatted with the correct Industry Standard headers.

   Lastly, do not copyright anything! It is considered unprofessional and downright amateur to do so. Agents and publishers will think you do not trust them. If and when you get a contract, there will be a clause stating the publisher is responsible for securing your copyright for you.

   You won't get rich selling stories to anthologies. Many pay as little as 5 dollars. Some 25 – some more. But they do get your name out there. They also will give you some copies of the book with your story in it. It is a good start.

   If you are considering contests, beware! Many of them are fake too. Check with Preditors and Editors and the other sources. If you still can't find the answer, write to Dave K at Preditors … he will answer you. So will Victoria Strauss and James Macdonald at Absolute Write and Agnela Hoy at Writers Weekly. Always always check first!!

   Good luck. Pax – C
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