New Kid on the Block

Literally, I am the new KID on the block. I'm only 22 years old, and have decided to embark on a new career in literature as a writer of young adult novels. While my first ms has yet to be published / completed I feel I am well on my way with the first 16,000 words written. I will not stop until my ms consists of at least 80,000 words.

While I realize the name of this forum is published authors ,and I have yet to be a published author, I hope that in the near future I will be a member of this group of published authors. Therefore I've decided to set up camp as a joiner of this forum. I hope to meet new interesting people and obtain feedback on my style of writing as well as my idea for my new novel. I am so excited y'all!!!

Oh and by the way, I need help coming up with a marketing strategy for my book. I had now idea this is the authors responsibility until recently so I'm looking for all teh help I can get in that area.

Welcome Sarah Mo!

As far as marketing goes, it depends on who publishes your book. If you choose to self-publish, you will need to do all of your own marketing; however, if you are published by one of the big publishing houses, they will work with you on marketing and will do a lot of the work to get your book out there on bookstore shelves.

When you're ready to seek out a publisher, remember to research carefully. Some publishers that may look great on the service, may not be your best choice.

The website for Preditors & Editors http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/peba.htm is a good resource.

Again, weclome to PA!!

You should be able to pick up some ideas here, Sarah Mo. Hope you enjoy it.

And you WILL meet interesting people!

Welcome.

Carol

It is a first rate website!