Writing, to most people, is relaxing, enjoyable and sometimes therapeutic. But when it comes to getting published, the tone can suddenly change. Emotions can shift to those of frustration, anger, misery and despair.
No one ever said that getting published was easy. In fact, some authors are living proof that it is not, with many of them taking 20 years to get their first book in print.

But the key is to stay inspired. Be prepared to write in any style if it means you get published. Also, accept that you will be marketed and don’t try to fight this. It will help in your mission to becoming a successful published author. And that’s what we’re all looking for isn’t it?

All writers want to be the next J K Rowling but as all writers know, it’s easier said than done.

But if you can’t make your millions getting published through the publishing houses, then it may be worth considering self publishing.

Self publishing can cost thousands of pounds so if you are looking for a get rich scheme, then you may be barking up the wrong tree. Self publishing is ideal though, for people who write for a hobby and dream of seeing their book on the shelves at the high street book shop.

It’s very time consuming and can be expensive, but self publishing is the ideal first foot in the door for any budding writer.

The publishing world is full of many different sectors and categories. And book publishing alone has many sub categories.

First there is trade publishing which refers to books designed for the general consumer.

Professional and scholarly publishing is all about journals and books written specifically for professionals in various fields.

Educational publishing is in reference to textbooks published by educational publishers. These books are published for students of all levels and the publishers also create complementary materials such as tests and workbooks.

There are also independents publishers which are privately owned and they have the freedom to publish what they are passionate about.