Are you an author who just received an offer to have one of your books published?

If you have, congratulations! There is no prouder moment in the career of a writer than having a book published. With that said, it is important to proceed with caution. You do not want your excitement to cloud your judgment.

For that reason, there are a number of important questions that you will want to have answers to before accepting an offer from a book publisher. A few of these questions are highlighted below for your convenience.

Do you have a book that you would like to see published?

If so, you may be interested in getting started right away. As soon as an author finishes their book, they want to start approaching publishers as soon as possible.

While it is more than possible to take this approach, you also want to proceed with caution. There are many common mistakes that new authors make when looking to get a book published. These are not mistakes that you will not want to make.

Are you looking to get a book that you wrote published?

Whether that book is a romance novel, a science fiction novel, a children’s book, or a book from another genre, there is a good chance that you have a number of questions.

This is most commonly the case with new or unpublished authors. For your convenience, a few common questions that writers who are looking to get a book published have and their answers are highlighted below.

Did you just finish writing a book that you would like to see published?

If so, you may be looking for some guidance, especially if you are a new, unpublished author. Helpful tips on how to get a book published are outlined below.