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After you have a well-written, carefully edited, perfectly formatted manuscript in your hands, you’re ready to launch it on its first (or 20th) journey out into the big, bad world of publishing. Chapter 17 explains

 the difference between the big, traditional publishers and smaller presses or independents

 the pros and cons of working with a hybrid or vanity publisher

 the option of self-publishing

At this point in the process, you have a few different options:

 Agents: You can send your manuscript to an agent, a person who will best represent your interests and do all query-letter writing, submitting, tracking, and negotiating on your behalf. The good ones are well worth the 15 percent they typically charge to take your career from amateur to professional. Finding the right one, getting their attention, and then negotiating your contract is a process unto itself, which we tell you all about in Chapter 18.

 Traditional publishers: You can submit your book to traditional publishers on your own. Finding the right match and submitting to only the right-fit publishing houses is an art form requiring in-depth research and quite a bit of sleuthing. Turn to Chapter 18 for advice on finding the traditional publisher who’s looking for stories just like yours, as well as how to get what you want in your contract.

 Hybrids: You can go to a hybrid publisher who can help you out with the process. Chapter 19 digs deep into hybrid publishing, including what to expect and what to look out for.

 Self-publishing: You can opt out of the submissions game altogether and choose to publish your book all by yourself. Chapter 20 introduces you to the world of self-publishing, offering you tips, options, and guidelines about how and where to start with print or digital versions of your book.