Probably, almost everyone dreamed (or dreams) to publish their own book. And if you write, for example, poetry, then holding it in your hands and then giving your relatives and friends a book with your autograph is an incredible pleasure. And contrary to the opinion of many, not only celebrities can do this. So what should you do to publish your book of poetry?
Instructions
Step 1
First, check your manuscript. It is desirable that it does not contain spelling errors, typos, each word is used in the right meaning. Look at the rhythmic pattern of the verses - everything should be even with slight deviations, unless otherwise provided.
Step 2
Prepare for the fact that it is quite difficult to print poems in our country, since few people buy them today. For a publisher to tackle your writing, your poetry must be very relevant. Try to objectively evaluate your poems, make sure that they are really worth getting printed.
Step 3
After that, you have 2 options. The first is to get published in some large or not so large publishing house.
Step 4
This is where checking your book for errors is especially useful. After all, the less of them in your work, the less likely it is that the publishing house will refuse you. In this case, the publisher will not have to spend money on the services of an editor-proofreader, and the cost of your book will be less - and this is already one of the components of success.
For the publisher, you will need to write an application and a synopsis for the book. All this will be necessary when communicating with the publisher.
Step 5
In the application, you offer your book for publication. It includes a pitch (or teaser, as it is also called). It should contain brief information about you. Also, there should be a short description of the work, a couple of sentences about what your poems are interesting for, their subject matter and the main idea.
Step 6
The application, etc. is sent to the publisher by regular or e-mail. Consideration of your application can take from several days to several months.
Step 7
There is also a second option. You publish the book yourself. To do this, you will have to design it yourself or contact a person who knows how to do it.
Step 8
Nowadays, many printers can print you from one to several hundred copies, with and without illustrations, in hardcover and paperback. The larger the circulation, the lower the price of one copy will be. There is no single price list, each printing house offers its own prices.
