Getting your book noticed and ultimately published has to be the most challenging part of making it successful in the writers’ world. Even the most experienced of authors face this issue from time to time. Here are some top tips from published authors that could help you find a publishing deal ...

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2. Top Tips for Approaching Publishers with your Manuscript
Getting your book noticed and ultimately published has to be the most challenging part of making it
successful in the writers’ world. Even the most experienced of authors face this issue from time to
time.
If you wish to approach publishers yourself, rather than via an agent, you will need some useful
drivers to help you on your way:

3. Do your market research
A good starting point is to find out which publishers publish books like yours (‘2015 Writer’s Market’
lists publishing companies against their usual genre of writing.
Contact your chosen publishers to find out if they will accept unsolicited manuscripts (those that
have not been referred to an agent first) and how they prefer to receive them.

4. Include the right documents
Ensure you put together a concise cover letter explaining your work, making each letter unique to
the publisher you are approaching.
Submit a synopsis of the book, a summary of the chapters and the first three chapters of your
manuscript. Take the time to attend a course on presenting manuscripts or research this if you are
unsure.
Don’t forget to send your CV or a biography outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
Most importantly, proofread, or let someone else proofread, your documents so they are free from
errors.

5. Put in the extra effort
It is advisable to approach multiple publishers with these documents, remembering that
competition is high.
Stay positive and take on board any feedback you receive from publishers to help you improve on
your approach.
Don’t be afraid to meet agents and get their feedback too – it’s always useful to gain another point
of view.

6. Conclusion
As an author, you will find that getting a book deal is a challenge. To make the process easier from
the start, always make sure that your work is going to the right publisher and in the right form.
Market research and putting your plan of action together are key.
If you are prepared to put in the hours and sustain a professional approach by following all of these
top tips, you could stand a very good chance of being published.