I need help! - Writers Forum

James-Drwell · 12-19-2005, 05:25 PM

Hello...

I am new here, and I was wondering if you could help me and aid me on what I should do.

I wrote five books, and planing to only do two more. The first one is about "all" Fantasy, horror, romance, action, suspence, mystery and adventure. (384 pages)

The second one is about mystery.
The third one is about fantasy and action (a futuristic perspective)
The fourth one is about tradegy ( a past perspective, the dynasty of China)
And the fifth one is an adventure

I really need to know how to publish these books, and how to find someone who can help me

maggie · 12-19-2005, 08:08 PM

Hi James,

Congratulations on completing five books! That takes persistence. I'd be happy to help you but I'm not sure what you are really needing. Do you need to know how to approach publishers, how to format a manuscript, or how to self-publish or something else? If you could specify what your needs are then I'm sure someone here can offer some advice.

Let me know what you need and I'll help if I can.

James-Drwell · 12-20-2005, 10:15 AM

Thanks...

What I need is some advice to:
Approach publishers.
Self-Publishing.
or anything else...

I need all of the information posible, because I have quite a dilema here. First, I don't have much money. Second, the people who have money won't help me or anyone. And third, The people who want to help don't have any money or the resorces.

If you have any advice in what I should do, please tell me.

Nickie · 12-20-2005, 11:06 AM

James, I am starting up a publishing business in January 2006. I have been writing for a long time, now I want to publish the work of others. I don't ask any money, the authors that sign up with NF Publishing will be paid royalties twice a year. You can also be sure that the number of sales mentioned will be correct, as you have a right to view these.

If you care to, you can always query me. Just send me a short mail with some personal information, tell in short what your project is about, and please add the first three chapters of your novel (or first 50 pages). I'll view these and let you know what I think of it.

You can reach me at n.moens@skynet.be

Nickie

maggie · 12-20-2005, 12:06 PM

James,

I can offer you some advice on working with publishers and on self-publishing. I have had three books published with traditional publishers and have self-published four books so I should be able to offer some advice.

I coach authors and I'd be willing to give you an hour of coaching at no cost. Here's what you need to do. Get a list of questions ready so that you can make the most of our time together. Then we'll set up a time for a phone call and we'll go through your questions and I'll offer any ideas or advice I can. Consider it a holiday gift from me to you. I like to help new writers get published so it will be fun for me to do.

Let me know if you'd like to do that and we'll set it up.

Mike C · 12-21-2005, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickie

James, I am starting up a publishing business in January 2006. I have been writing for a long time, now I want to publish the work of others. I don't ask any money, the authors that sign up with NF Publishing will be paid royalties twice a year. You can also be sure that the number of sales mentioned will be correct, as you have a right to view these.

What kind of sales are you forecasting, Nickie? What percentage royalties?

Mike C · 12-21-2005, 05:00 PM

James, there are plenty of people here who can give you better advice on getting published that I can. I will offer only one nugget - never part with a cent, except maybe in postage. If anyone ever offers you services for a fee, run a mile, and check back here.

mammamaia · 01-01-2006, 12:52 AM

i have lots of info and tips from the pros on writing and publishing in my files, so if you'd like me to forward some to you, just email me... i can also help you with any of your books that have no violent content [if any]...

love and hugs, maia
maia3maia@hotmail.com