New books by debut authors are getting published all the time. But publishers, big or small are less likely to take chances on writers who don't deliver, present them with a book not fully finished, that needs a lot of work and have nothing new to bring to the table.
The next step after you have written your book is obviously to start the process of contacting and begin communicating with a publisher. But hold on, before you do that ask yourself this - what do I wish to achieve? Do I want to get published with a big brand and see my book on the shelves of bookstores across the country? Or do I want to publish my book as a professional-quality memento that can be shared with family and friends?
Whatever your decision, be careful to review publishers before signing on the dotted line.
Are you confident your book is the best you could write, have you put in enough time and energy to edit it, re-edit it, polish it and make it sparkle? Does your book have a fresh perspective on people and life?
Because publishers are always on the look out for a new fresh voice, an interesting book that readers will fall in love with.
And remember quality will always stand out. If your book is rejected, write a better one. It's just the beginning.
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