I put together a list of useful websites for a client who is ready to start their publishing journey. I thought I’d share it here, too. The world of publishing is confusing, and crazy, and it can be hard to know where to start. So, that being said, there’s no point reinventing the wheel… Here’s a quick and nasty introduction to publishing:

Resources:

Different types of publishing: https://janefriedman.com/key-book-publishing-path/

A guide to publishing options: https://jerichowriters.com/how-to-get-a-book-published/

Finding agents and tracking queries: https://querytracker.net/

How to find an agent: https://reedsy.com/blog/guide/literary-agent/how-to-find/

How to write a query letter: https://jerichowriters.com/read-a-sample-literary-agent-query-letter-with-hints-tips/

Checking for scams: https://writerbeware.blog/

If you decide to go the self-publishing route: https://janefriedman.com/self-publish-your-book/