It may have taken weeks, months or years, but once you have your completed book, the time has come for the exciting and often frustrating process of getting it published to begin! Before diving in headfirst however, it may be wise to gather a few objective opinions from experienced sources as to whether you really do have something worth publishing. Once you are confident this is the case, the first step in securing a book deal is to research research research. Find out as much as you can about the world of publishing, what competition there is out there for your book, and which publishers specialise in which types of work. Attend talks which literary agents often run for the purpose of giving advice to aspiring authors. [Read more...]