Learn the Book Publishing Process

The dark night is calm and you sit on your table worrying about the book publishing process. It is one encapsulated in mystery and suspense as you wrack your head over on how to begin. You have in your hands the makings of a powerful thriller. Perhaps, something that would catapult you to the status of literary rock star. You, of course, begin with the manuscript. Penning a compelling and read-worthy piece should be your utmost priority. While doing so, try getting the calling cards of the magical creatures known as literary agents. They are the keys that would bring you to the next quest - that of finding the elusive publisher.

Though the book publishing process is fraught with danger and maladies such as the legendary torn manuscript, you have within you the power to do good by looking into yourself and finding your innermost publisher. Research in the great halls of that place called the town library to see which book publishers serve in a particular field. If possible, make use of the magical Internet to know whether a publisher has specific requirements and preferences. For instance, there are military book publishers like Jane's, religious-inspirational publishers and even publishers that cater specifically to the dark mysteries of the realm called Earth. Approach the one that is right for your manuscript.

Upon completion of your first quest in the book publishing process, you may then summon the literary agent to have him look over your work before approaching the right publisher. He will give you the power to negotiate with the acquisitions editor if he would not do it himself. You will talk about matters of business and archaic notions like intellectual property rights, royalty, commissions and if you are successful, the style of the cover of your hard bound book. By researching and getting to know these even while you're halfway to penning your masterpiece, you will have the unique ability of foresight. This also opens many portals of options should you fail in one quest.

Once the technical and legal portions of the book publishing process are dealt with appropriately, a back quest may be needed. The editor, with his sagely wisdom could look at your work and find a misspelling or two. That is why you need to check your manuscript for errors in fact and form - this helps the editor do away with having to reprocess your work multiple times. More often than not, the editorial segment of your quest will be the most difficult and painstaking as every detail is scrutinized under a microscope. But that may be the precursor to the next step which is the design phase. Here, you sit on a perfectly magical round table to discuss how your book would look like in the end. This prepares your manuscript for the grand coronation or that which is called the sales and marketing stage. Finally, when all is said and done, your book may just be ready for printing. Good luck on your quest and may you find that elusive manuscript!