I have written a book, a screenplay and song lyrics. How do I get them published if no one will read them?

I ask one publishing company after another and they keep turning me down without even taking the time to read my work, what should I do? Is this world all about the rich and famous and who has the money to pay their way through?





I have been writing song lyrics for 18 years, I just completed my first book, and a screenplay manuscript. They are all in the correct format, the right amount of pages, the entire deal and still, all I get is they are unsolicited! Well what is solicited? I have had agents turn me down without looking at my work as well. What am I doing wrong? Do I have to pay my way through this? Is that what they want is a tip off to get my work and my foot in the door?

I have written a book, a screenplay and song lyrics. How do I get them published if no one will read them?
I can't speak to the screenplay or the song lyrics, but you may want to check your approach to these publishers. Thousands of good book prospects are thrown away without consideration because the manuscript was submitted incorrectly.





Go pick up the Writers Market book at your local book store. It will instruct you on how to approach publishers. It can also help you find an agent, and is an excellent resource for budding writers.





Another avenue is publishamerica.com. It's the closest thing to "self-publishing" there is, without being a "vanity publisher."





You may also want to join an authors group. There is a great one online at www.aboutfreelancewriting.com.
Reply:Send query letters. Keep your query letters as short and to the point as humanly possible. Don't try to be too clever or too cute because we get so many of these each day that we really want to see the nitty gritty concept. Also, I highly suggest that young writers include self-addressed stamped postcards with the query letters [instead of] envelopes. A postcard is a lot easier to respond to.
Reply:If you wanna e-mail me I have a connexion. They deal strictly with new and budding indi artists
Reply:call your local radio station they may help with that
Reply:You will probably want to self-publish. Try Author House.com for the book. Get a reader, editor, usually they charge 35USD and the person will will critique it and send recommendations. If you've been unsuccessful so far, nobody is going to rip you off. Don't give up.





Note: I'm an editor and book doctor, write me an eletter, tell me about your work. I don't solicit work this way, but I'd like to help. bajamom2002@yahoo.com
Reply:hello there I think that is very hard for you and for many persons looking for a publisher for your work I think that maybe you can contact with some writers and talk about your work I think that you need some one that can kick you into the business maybe with someone that have the experience can be more easy, many publishers are looking just for persons that are know in the media but maybe you can try about lyrics I know that some rock stars have some offices for help persons with talent maybe you can try with some one like U2 guys....representative but you need keep the faith about your work and when you don't think that you can find the right way this appear in front of your eyes so good luck in this search and put all your effort with that.
Reply:I've never done anything like that, but I've heard that what they probably want is an outline and the first ten pages before they even ask any questions (about the manuscript). Imagine all the wanna-be writers out there with tons of time on their hands, inspired by the incredible tales already out there. The publishing world is inundated. Try artciles for magazines to start, just to get experience.


The guy who wrote the Wizard of OZ pounded the pavement for ages before getting someone to notice him. Just keep it up.


Sometimes it helps if you have credentials to back yourself up, like a resume with all your accomplishments on it. Remember, these people don't know you from dick (pardon the rudeness) If the link above can help, I wish you every success!
Reply:give it to friends and if they like it post thrm on the internet and offer it up for publishing. maybe you'll get a response from that good luck.