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?One of the more difficult tasks for the new author is finding a publisher. The writers that make a very good living, such as Stephen King or John Grisham are in the minority. If you expect to give up your day job, you would need to write a best seller. Finding time to write is often a major problem for new part time writers. I guess I?ll make time if I want it badly enough. The book market is very competitive. New writers face the task of convincing independent publishers and big publishing corporations to take a chance on their books. It would often appear these companies make illogical choices. J.K. Rowling was rejected several times.

I read occasionally about authors who have marketed their debut story and been given a large advance to create yet another novel or book. Just when I?m fuming with jealousy, I notice that they sold the film rights for millions of money! The most annoying thing is when a celebrity is commissioned to create a book, only to employ an anonymous ghostwriter. Sporting personalities seem to do that often. They take almost all the credit and most of the money. British football star David Beckham even received a literary award for his so called work at an autobiography.

The fortunate writers are the ones that have a publisher really driving them. A new author needs tons of advertising after they create a book. Sometimes, the public is manipulated a little into buying a book. I have seen book covers with scantily clad ladies that I know has very little relevance to the plot.

So what are the books that sell well? Travel, home improvement and cook books are popular topics for creating popular titles. Unfortunately, I don?t feel equipped to write a book on any of those themes. I could try my hand at fiction but that seems a harder market to crack. The crime and thriller genre does well but I don?t think I could come up with a clever, intricate plot. I?m more into novels about the human condition, which explore relationships and modern society. Your writing would have to be very, very good for a publisher to want to sign a contract with you.

Sometimes, a great novel will come along that?s critically acclaimed and a best seller. This just proves to me that the general public is underestimated and there is a demand for thoughtful stories. Publishers, like TV networks and film producers should stop dumbing down.

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