Publishing Guide

So you’ve written a book? Well done! Most people never get that far.

But what now? If you were thinking of just printing it out and sending the manuscript to a publisher, you may need a better plan. You're probably asking yourself:But what now? If you were thinking of just printing it out and sending the manuscript to a publisher, you may need a better plan. You're probably asking yourself:

• How do I even find publishers?
• What about literary agents? What do they do and are they worth the cost?
• Which agent or publisher should I send my book to?
• Do I need to pay a publisher to get published? (Hint: No!)
• Should I self-publish? How do I do that without wasting money?
• How can I get my book into print without waiting for years?

Sending a manuscript into the void probably isn’t the best method anymore. You need a modern roadmap, and that's exactly what this guide provides.

A Free, Illustrated Guide to Getting Published

My name is John Chapman, and I can help. Back in 2012, I gave myself a challenge: to write and publish a book in both print and ebook format in just one week. I succeeded, and the process taught me everything about navigating the modern publishing world.

That experience became the book, "An Illustrated Guide to Getting Published." But publishing has changed again, so I've created this new, completely free online version that I can update constantly.

This guide is for you if:

• You don’t have a fortune to spend on getting published.
• You want to see your book in print within the next couple of years.
• You want to make money from your book, not lose it.
• You have no idea how to market or promote a book.
• You think you can handle tasks like editing and cover design, but need guidance.

So, what's the catch? Why is it free?

This website is a passion project, but it does have costs. To support it, you'll find some adverts and affiliate links (mainly to Amazon). Some are for my own books, and others are for products and services I personally use and recommend. You can ignore them completely, but if you find this guide useful, using a link or downloading one of my ebooks (some are free) is a great way to say thanks!

Ready to turn your manuscript into a published book?

Click here to see the steps to getting published.