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Frequently asked questions


I've just completed my first book. How do I go about getting it published?

A comprehensive list of publishers is given in both the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook (published by A&C Black) and the Writer's Handbook (published by Macmillan).

See also our list of recommended books.

Full details on how to submit your work to a publisher are also given in both books.

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