How do you get published?

[Joyce]

I'm 12 and I write fantasy/sc-fi. I'm wondering if there are any publishing companies that actually accept people my age. I've searched nearly everywhere, and they're usually 13+ / 14+. I don't write short stories. Just series and those types of books. Thanks in advance.

 

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I didn't realise many or any agents were age focused. Maybe just send them to agents without mentioning your age and see what they say.

 

[HPWombat]

Publishers don't usually publish writers who are so young, simply because there's a lack of experience, which means the writing isn't as high quality as a writer who is older, and has been writing seriously for several years. The average age of getting published is around 30-35 for a reason: the writer has had sufficient time to hone their craft and techniques and style.

Publishers and agents read hundreds of stories, and they do it for a living... they can tell the difference between someone who's been writing for years and someone who is still an amateur.