I need help.

I have never written a book, so I won't be much help. There seems to be several people here that have. I am sure you will get some great advice.

Some bookstores like Barns and Nobles have writer's groups that meet in them one night a week. You might try that.

Maybe contact some publishing companies with your outline?
Whatever you do I hope to see your book at the store some day!

I don't really know to answer it, but my friend Kimberley probably can help you more. Here is her address in Gather:

http://writerip.gather.com/

And I can do some artwork if you want :^)

I don't know. Let me know what you find out there are some things I'd like to publish.

Could you give more details? You say you have "outlined your book". How detailed is the outline? Have you written any sample chapters?

Once you've done the outline, you need to get to the writing stage. If you feel confident in your ability, you could complete the book. If not, you could try going to writer's groups for feedback. Another tack is to send sample chapters and a synopsis of your book to an agent. It helps to have a published author who can request that an agent actually take time to read your work or it could get lost in the "slush puddle" or the wealth of manuscripts out there.

Good writing can stand out. I've been published in magazines and other venues and I did it without any "contacts" but by sending out query letters. I'd suggest you read some basic books on how to proceed from outline to book submission. Good luck!

Carol, if you would like to post this to the Writing group on another day, it will likely get accepeted then. On Sundays I try to limit the articles to pieces of actual original writing, and this is more of a conversation. I do think it would be appropriate for another day, so do re-sumbmit it tomorrow.

Not living in the U.S. Sorry, can't help.

The advice I'd give is already mentioned above.

I wish you the best of luck in this exciting endeavor

You said ((( OUTLINED))) which to me means it's not written yet. don't drag the cart before the horse, so to speak. First get the book written and edited, and I do mean edited. We are too close to our own work to properly edit our own work, at least as newer writers anyway.

Once it's edited, then the long process of trying to find a publisher. You can always go the POD route, and yes I've used them myself. I presently have 6 books published through

Lulu.com


my Lulu Storefront is

ERNIE'S BOOKS

Whenh you're ready, ask me about Lulu and I'll gladly help.

Ernie

Thanks. It's only a plan now. It's a true story and I am confident of my abilities. I just need to get started with a couple of chapters. Thanks so much.

I have never done that sort of thing either. Have a bunch of stories started and that is it..

Asking the wrong guy, I have a completed novel and no idea what to do with it now.

Carol, I think it would be a good idea to start writing your book if you have completed the outline. I am taking an Advanced Writing Class in which I am to write a book. I just finished my first draft. Before that I had to do an outline, but I also had to write a synopsis, theme, as well as summarize the beginning, middle, and end. I also had to think about book length, chapter length, and word length...and try and keep within whatever limits I set for myself. Something else I had to do (my book is fiction) was write a brief description of each of the main characters as well as the minor characters. I also had to write a page of what the setting of the book looks like...the place, time, history, etc. I am currently working on studying various markets for my book as I am in the process of rewriting and editing. I don't know if any of this helps, but I wish you the best of luck with your book!

What exactly are you looking for, hun? I know you checked out my article "What Now?" So if there's anything else you want to know, drop me an email. ;-)

Terri (who has too many DB 1's and may not make it to the next round now) =(

Dark Obsession

No help, but I want to read it.

i will help read it!! never written a book - good luck to you though :)

Are you still looking for help with your book? If so, I can give you some suggestions on self publishing. I use AuthorHouse and they are excellent. My new book is available worldwide. I can give you a contact there if you want one.

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Depends on your book. I got my book 'Scammers Among Us Beware' s self-help book on scams and fraud published by Eloquent Books. You could send an email to www.aegpublishing.com and go from there. ?They just may take you on. Check them out. You may check my book out on Amazon.com and view it. This may help. Let me know my email address is: leoncarey@gmail.com