I desperately need to contact a publishing company for my new book. I am not sure how to go about doing that. And how would my draft get to whatever company? Would I just mail it or..........?

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Let me put it this way: does anyone know of a company that can look at my book and consider publication?

I just have no idea how to sort of "make my voice heard", or in this case, my book.

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Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help forum. Here are some answers and sits for you:

1. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060713214421AATkLJp

2. http://www.tatepublishing.com/ (printed & audio)

3. http://www.iuniverse.com/ad/ggl/?iusc=ggl2&gclid=CL3Dv5yOjIwCFR1BggodIhrkAw

4. http://www.lulu.com/products/books/paperback.php?gclid=CMb0w7COjIwCFRtzhgodoR_a5g

A suggestion, NEVER give anyone your original copy. Take the original copy and photograph it with the daily newspaper so if you have to you can prove that you wrote it BEFORE any publisher read it. Put that in a safe place, like a safety-box.

I also suggest you get a copy of the 2007 Writer's Market. This is a "bible" for authors because it lists publishers that specialize in specific areas. You might also consider sending a copy of your manuscript to several literary agents to see if they will help you.

Also, in addition to all the good advice above, consider joining a writers critique group and/or a group like the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) -- use SCBWI in the search line)or another writers' group (there are MANY!. Seach for WRITERS ASSOCIATIONS or your particular genre.