<LI>Research the legitimacy of your prospective publishers. Consider factors like: how long they've been in business; how many books they've published; what types of books they seek; how successful their published books are. etc...
<LI>Do not assume that the giant publishing houses, which put out more than 200 books annually, are your best option. The competition is obviously arduous with these organizations.
<LI>Refer to industry bibles like: The Writer's Market.
These respected resources will provide information like: what kinds of books each publisher prefers; contact information for editors; tips on how to submit your proposal and more.
<LI>Find books similar to yours and make a note of each publisher's name, address, website etc... Search for related books online at amazon or barnesandnoble.
<LI>Consult other published authors for their personal advice. You easily do this online by joining a professional association - you can find a list of numerous such organizations on <a href="http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art2583.asp" target="new">this page</a>.
You can also use the web to seek help from other writers by enrolling in a writer's group, participating in discussion forums, or asking for feedback in critique circles. You may find writing groups and professional associations for writers in your local community as well.
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