Writing a novel ... How to get in with a big publisher?

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kzdre

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I've written a decent and definitely entertaining novel, Stephen Kingish in the way it reads. In fact, its a horror fiction involving today's music scene, and yes, I've already copyrighted it. This is my first novel and I know next to nothing about getting work published. Are there any experienced published writers out there who could point me in the right direction? ... Be much appreciated.
- Keena Zoe Jacques
 
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cathrl69

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"and yes, I've already copyrighted it."

Best keep quiet about that. No publisher is going to be remotely impressed by "hi, I think you're so unprofessional I don't trust you not to steal my book", or indeed "hi, this is my completed book, it doesn't need any edits."

Have you had it critiqued yet? If not, go join a critique site such as www.critiquecircle.com and look at putting in through the queues there. Your first draft will not be ready for publication. _Don't_ be tempted to send it off just in case it is - once a publisher or agent has said no, they almost certainly won't be prepared to look at an improved version.
 
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