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Getting started as a writer may seem daunting at first, but there is a way to get your material published.

It is important to pitch your material to publishers that offer the best fit. For instance, a romance writer wouldn’t want to pitch a publishing company that focuses primarily on horror. Sending off your material to the wrong publisher will result in wasted time. A good place to start is in the bookstore. Check for material similar to your own and look in the front of the book for the publisher name. Visit the publisher webpage or purchase a book that lists the submission requirements of publishers. Send off a letter to the publisher that briefly explains your work. Include your full material with the submission letter.

Another option is to find a good agent. An agent will help explain the marketplace to you. They know the publications that might be interested in your work. More importantly, many larger publishers require that any submissions come from an agent and not the writer. This is because of the flood of submissions publishers receive; it simply isn’t possible to read every work. An agent will also know the pay rates that apply.