If agents are looking to auction a manuscript, they'll typically send it out to 8-12 publishers – that is, to all the bigger publishers in town. So while an individual publisher might take just 1% of work submitted, that means an overall success rate of more like 10%.
How do you know if I should publish my book
Send your book to a professional editor for a critique
It will look at the big-picture elements, such as whether or not the book has potential in the market, whether the writing style is entertaining and coherent, whether there are big plot or character issues, and so on.
How do I know if my story is worth publishing
Reading Over the Book Yourself
To determine if your book is worth publishing, you should read it over yourself with a critical eye. Note if the plot of the book is strong and engaging. If your book is fiction, you may look at how the plot unfolds in the book and whether it is compelling for a reader.
How hard is it to get a book published traditionally
Traditional Publishing
When seeking a publisher, you are facing an uphill battle. Thousands of hopefuls send their novels to publishers per week, and the majority get rejected. Most publishers don't allow unsolicited manuscripts, so it doesn't matter how good or talented you are.
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