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Originally Posted by bardar
Does anybody have experience publishing a novel? I'm writing a novel and need help. Best to self publish or use a publisher? Any recommendations on what publishing company to use in Florida?
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Congratulations on writing your book. My first bit of advice is to pay to have your book professionally edited so that you have a corrected and polished product that is ready to be submitted to the publishers or, if you are self publishing, offered to the public for sale.
As far as publishing you don’t “use a publisher”. You submit your work with the hope that the publishing company will CHOOSE your book to design, print, market and distribute. All of which are expensive which is why the publishing companies tend to be very, very selective about what they choose. They want to make money and will not spend money on your book unless they are very certain that it will sell. Think in terms of contingency lawyers who will not put their time and money into a case unless they believe they will win it.
Also regardless of whether you are chosen by a publisher or decide to pay your own costs and self-publish, be prepared to market your book. They don’t sell themselves and an author must aggressively seek out opportunities to put their product in front of the public. A phenomenal book is 1001 Ways to Market Your Book by John Kremer.
Amazon.com: 1001 Ways to Market Your Books: Includes over 1000 proven marketing tips for authors and publishers. Now you can take a more active role in marketing your books. eBook: John Kremer: Kindle Store
My last comment is all the hard work that goes into writing your book pales in comparison to what is required after it is in hard copy.
In any event it is a satisfying journey and I wish you much good luck.