Thursday, January 1, 2015

Publishers In Singapore: Getting Your Book On The Shelves

By Zina Rittinger


No matter which genre you are writing a book for, you will have to eventually find a good publisher to get your work into store shelves and bookstores. With so many publishers in Singapore that you can choose from, you must have a good understanding of the key aspects of a reputable and reliable publisher. Knowing these can help improve the success of your book.

With so many publishers in Singapore to choose from, you will find it beneficial to make a list of prospective publishers for your book. You should take time to do some background research on the publishers included in your list. Take note of how long they've been involved with publishing in Singapore, the genres of book they publish, and the success of their published books.

If possible, try to be a member of a professional association that involves authors and publishers, or you can attend conventions on book publishing. This would provide an excellent opportunity to meet seasoned authors and get expert advice from them. You may also join online forums and discussion boards to ask help about getting your book published.

Book publishing in Singapore can be a difficult process especially if you are trying to work with a big-time publisher because you really have to prove that your book is worth publishing, otherwise the publishing company won't gain any profit from it. If you can get an agent to assist you, it may possibly ease the negotiations for getting your book published.

When choosing from your list of publishers in Singapore, it is also a good idea to request for a sample of their published book so that you can evaluate the quality of their book editions. Pick the publishers whose publishing style suit your taste and have fewer errors on it. A good publisher should be able to provide your book with the smoothest editing possible.

Keep in mind that the process of getting your book published may also take a while - it involves writing a query letter to different publishers in Singapore. You must be patient enough to wait for their response, as it is not unusual for this to take a year or more, depending on the publishing firm. To even out the odds, make sure you send query letters to as many publishers as possible.




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