Q&A for How to Write and Publish a Book

Before sending your book in to be published, check the publishing company's requirements for the layout. Some need double spaced pages, and some don't.

See How to Add an Image in Word . If you want to do hand-drawn illustrations, you can draw the pictures, scan and save them to your computer, and then follow the same steps to insert them.

Yes, but it is harder when you are younger, since your parents will have to deal with the legal obligations and the finances. Don't give up, and keep trying until you find the right publisher, using your parent's help.

A writer can publish a book at any age if their manuscript is accepted.

Either are fine. With a laptop, it is easier to bring the story to inspirational places if you like.

Talk to them about the lack of marketing to find out why this is so. Then be proactive and use social media and other online resources to self-promote the book. Also tell your friends about it and talk to a few local bookshops about a week-long window or front space display for a "local author made good".

Yes, nowadays all publishers prefer soft copies to hard copies. It makes it easier to edit, pass the manuscript back and forth from you to the staff, etc.

You could if you wanted to. There are many programs and applications at your dsposal.

Try social media. Facebook and Twitter are good social media websites to promote your book. Also, making a website is a good idea.

It should be okay if that person says it is. You should probably ask the publisher you are going to use to be sure.

You can always ask your friends and family and coworkers to look over it and give you their feedback. And if it is ready, the best thing to do is to find an agent to help you or you can post it on some sites for readers to read.

Yes, but you may have trouble keeping the stories and their details separate.

Advertise first to friends and family, or find someone who can use social media and tell them what you want posted.

As the creator, once you've written your story down, your have the exclusive rights for use and distribution. When you find an agent, they will typically guide you through the publishing process. As stated in the article, be patient, this will be a long process.

Jump in and do it. Co-authoring can have its challenges: duellng egos, especially if one is a control freak and a lack of commitment or imbalance of writing relationship. The other side, however, is a hoot. Collaborating is a wonderful and exciting journey. And when one of you slows down, the other just might pick up the pace. Have a solid written agreement so there are no unfulfilled expectations. You could even do one via Skype and email. It can be an amazing and rewarding experience and there is never a dull moment. So go for it and have the time of your lives!

You will need to type up the story, then follow the steps to get published.

Start by brainstorming. Think of an idea you'd like to read about - there are a lot of examples on tumblr - and pick one. Create your story around it.

Support her! Ask her what she wants to write about and help her with getting the tools she needs for writing (notebooks/laptop).

Yes, as long as your story is good enough to convince people to sponsor you. You could also take up donations (like through a site like GoFundMe) to pay for the publication of your book.

Go to a book club or attend a book signing. Get to know people in the business, or ask them if they have a list of people who can promote your book. If you're in school, talk to teachers, counselors, or librarians. If you have friends who like to read, you can always ask them to take a look as well!

Yes! If you have a basic step by step knowledge in any subject, especially science and math, this could be very helpful. Write letters to charter schools and home school companies and gauge interest. You could also try starting an educational channel on YouTube. Many people have used their popularity on YouTube to secure a book deal.

Technically yes, but it will be significantly more difficult than an older person.

You can ask published authors for their input, as the cost will vary, but it shouldn't be too expensive. The publishing company is in charge of editing and printing the book, so as long as you can write and print your story, most of the additional costs will be pushed onto the company that decides to publish your book.

Yes, you can write your book however you want on whatever you want!

When citing sources, it's best to use MLA format for literary arts. APA normally is for research papers, lab reports etc.

Fifteen or more for thickness is best, but it depends on the thickness of the paper you're using.

It is possible. You have to find websites which publish online or on pages for free. Mostly, they charge a fee.

The first thing you should do is have someone read it and give you feedback. Then you can try contacting different book publishers.

Generally, no. If a second edition of your book is printed, however, you might be able to make changes to your manuscript between printings.

Instead of using your own personal printer or a library one, go to a store that prints paper at a set amount of price per page, like Kinko's.