Book Advances

[jennaentrust]

Hello I am also working on a book does anyone know anything about the publishing industry? A friend was telling me that often authors once a publisher is interested in working with them they can receive a book advance, is this true?

[MissedOps]

Generally publishers do not give book advances to first time authors.
Besides being a first time author you have to get a publisher to read your proposal. The large publishers, the ones who do give advances, won't talk to you unless you have an agent.

Your first step is to write a killer proposal and hunt down a good agent.

[alenmajer]

If you are writing your first book, maybe you should learn more about self-publishing. If you need more info, feel free to ask me!

[AnthonyFreedom12]

Generally publishers do not give book advances to first time authors.
Besides being a first time author you have to get a publisher to read your proposal. The large publishers, the ones who do give advances, won't talk to you unless you have an agent.

Your first step is to write a killer proposal and hunt down a good agent.

Yes, You are right.

[JackieGold]

good luck with your book jenna!