Not all talented authors find a publisher.

  There are several reasons for this:

1. Your subject matter doesn't fit the publisher's "list".
2. Let's face it, you might not be good enough compared to the competition.
3. The publisher's list is full for the year.
4. The publisher's acquisition editor who read your submission doesn't like your subject matter or style (in which case, go out and find a publisher who does).
5. The publisher requires an agent and you don't have one, or at least you don't have one they trust.
6. Your subject is not one on which they care to take a risk.  It's not "comfortable" for the editors because it's groundbreaking or odd. Paper book publishing costs are high.
7. One of a dozen other reasons which have nothing to do with the worthiness of your book, novel, or pamphlet.

Of course, there is the possibility that you're a lousy writer, in spite of what your mother says.  If that's the case, join a writing workshop and let them whip you into shape.  In fact, if you're a good writer, you should still join a workshop to get even better (and to help others improve). There's no substitute for another pair of eyes to catch problems you're blind to. Our best writers come from peer to peer workshops (as opposed to "guru" type workshops).

If you're really a good writer, by all means, keep trying, and please consider AKW Books as a publisher for your project.

We contract exclusive electronic rights for a relatively short period of time, then revert to a non-exclusive relationship.  You still own the other publication, movie, etc. rights including traditional paper-based rights.

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