11. How can I get my book published?
People frequently ask us how to go about getting published. Our company policy is to not accept unsolicited manuscripts or synopses and we cannot enter into correspondence about unpublished work. However, for a limited three-month period from the beginning of August until the end of October 2010, we will be inviting submissions to be sent in electronically to the following address: submissions@uk.penguingroup.com.
We ask that email submissions comprise a brief covering note and synopsis and not a full manuscripts. Please do not send attachments, please write out your cover note and synopsis in the body of the email. We remain unable to accept hard copy submissions and will not return or be responsible for the safety of any that we do receive, so please do not send any original or hard copy manuscripts to us. We will not contact you with feedback on your submission and will only enter into email correspondence with you if an editor within Penguin is keen to progress your idea.
We can also offer the following advice on how to go about getting into print. A great place to start is your local library where you'll find a wealth of information on writers groups and plenty of books on writing and the publishing process.
When you feel your work is ready for publishing you need to get a Literary Agent. Agents can objectively advise you on your work and will know the most suitable publisher to take it to, not to mention fighting for the best deal on your behalf. A comprehensive listing of UK literary agents can be found in the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook, published annually by A & C Black.
Different markets demand a different approach, so we also offer specialist advice for aspiring Adult fiction and Children's fiction authors.
There are a number of websites who offer great advice and writer's resources.
Authorlink
Writers resource and rights marketplace
Website: http://www.authorlink.com
Booktrust
Provides listings, factsheets on publishing and getting published, plus book news
Website: http://www.booktrust.org.uk
Handbook of Rhetorical Devices
Guidelines for and examples of rhetorical devices
Website: http://www.virtualsalt.com/rhetoric.htm
Mslexia
The magazine for women who write. Advice and inspiration; news, reviews, interviews; competitions and grants
Website: http://www.mslexia.co.uk
Thesaurus.com
Online thesaurus
Website: http://www.thesaurus.com/
The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books
Founded in 1994 The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Book is the only manuscript agency in the United Kingdom specialising solely in children's publishing.
The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books
16 Smiths Yard
London SW18 4HR
Tel: 0797 9905353
Email: info@writersadvice.co.uk
Website: http://www.writersadvice.co.uk
XRefer
Reference search engine
Website: http://www.xrefer.com
We wish you the best of luck and hope you are successful in placing your work.
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