How to become a published author
Aside from self-publishing, what is the best ways to get recognized by well known publishing houses and in turn be published by them?
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4 answers
Christy’s Answer
Getting attention from a major publishing house via the self-publishing route is akin to winning the lottery. You would need to have something extraordinary and highly successful.
That leaves the traditional route -- get an agent. A reputable agent will get your manuscripts to the appropriate publishers.
Do research on how to get a literary agent. Research which agents represent the genre or type of books that you write, so that you don't waste your time submitting to agents who won't be interested. Pay careful attention to an agent's submission guidelines.
If you have any doubts about an agent's legitimacy, go to Writer Beware: http://www.sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-beware/
This site can alert you to scams and fakes.
Ryan’s Answer
Susan E.’s Answer
I would say the way to become a good published author is to get yourself out there in ways that you can get noticed and in markets that compliment your genre of writing.
Susan E. recommends the following next steps: