Instructions

1

Search online for publishing resources. Look through the larger sites that publish lists of reputable publishers and the appropriate contact information.
2

Subscribe to a few well-known publishing newsletters that announce book deals that tell you what publishers are buying and what types of books are getting contracts.
3

Look at examples of the type of books you want to publish, and pay attention to who published them. Note those names, and find their contact information online or in a directory that lists publishers.
4

Buy the latest copy of the Writer's Market, which changes significantly every year. Study the Writer's Market to get an idea about how a legitimate publisher operates and what types of communication and submissions are generally acceptable. Submit your manuscripts to the contacts listed.
5

Sign up for the online version of the Writer's Market, which you can purchase online or by using a code found inside special versions of the book. Check out the online version to get the most recent submission and contact information.
6

Hire an agent. Rely on your agent to send submissions to publishers, many who only accept manuscripts from agents.