Jumat, 13 September 2013

How Do I Get A Childrens Book Published

By Cecile Ingram


Nothing is more rewarding that writing for children. Seeing characters, fictional stories, and ideas come to life is nothing less of enchanting. While most may feel they've written the next best seller, the question, after having completed a writing masterpiece, is how to get the book published. For those without much knowledge of the publishing industry it can be a confusing experience, which may leave many continuing to wonder how do I get a childrens book published.

Research is key to understanding how the traditional publishing world works. In the past authors submitted their work to publishing houses who rejected or accepted their work. If they were rejected the only option was to continue to offer the work to other publishers.

Today the industry of publishing has evolved. Even though traditional publishers are less and less open to publishing the work of new authors, there are many other options. Authors today are empowered with many self publishing options that were not available in the past. Many authors decide prefer self publishing to traditional methods because it gives them more control over their work.

Self publishing has changed with technical advances in electronic readers. Book sellers often offer their own readers, which allows consumers to electronically purchase, download and instantly read books. With this convenience a mass market of buyers and readers became available to authors. It also created a surge in self publishing and has offered greater self marketing and communication tools.

Reader reviews are a common occurrence when authors publish through online book sellers. Direct communication with readers is now possible, in ways that simply wasn't available to authors in the past. Book signings, and other events were traditional methods, which are still a standard, but online activities and events in author communities and regional areas are becoming more and more common.

The boom of social networking in the last few years have also created ever more options for authors to promote their work. It also allows them to connect with their readers in a very personal way. The personal connection social networking can't be achieved through traditional methods. Authors can also receive reader messages instantly on cell phones, and are in a much better position to track marketing campaigns.

Authors also implement features such as contests, special events, giveaways, and fun activities associated with their books. Social networking has opened the door to opportunities for self-marketing in a way that couldn't have been dreamed before. This alone has empowered authors to sell their work, relying less and less on traditional forms of publishing. It also offers authors the ability to connect, learn from each other, and network toward similar goals.

Once upon a time self publishing authors went into agreements with printers to publish a certain number of books. This meant they became their own marketing agent to bookstores. Today that is no longer necessary. Print on demand, which only prints the amount of books sold, and works in conjunction with online booksellers, offers much greater control. Children's authors can now sell their work both electronically and in print, with the convenience of online publishing shipping their books. Authors no longer have to ask the question how do I get a childrens book published.




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