Getting a book published

October 15, 2006 8:50 AM

What steps to go through to get a book published?

A friend of mine has severe arthritis but remains a body builder. Someone at Arthiritis Foundation wants him to start giving inspirational speeches and suggested he write a book about his experiences.

How would one go about getting the ball rolling on a project like this? Since this is a 'nichy' book, would you still need an agent? Would you go to a publisher first? How would you go about finding a ghost writer? Anything else I'm not thinking of?

posted by zorro astor to media & arts (3 comments total)

This series may be of help: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.
posted by MonkeyToes at 9:51 AM on October 15, 2006

As for learning about agents, Miss Snark is a Godsend.
posted by changeling at 11:17 AM on October 15, 2006

I think he should ask this person if the Arthritis Society can publish it. They're the ones who can best reach one of the key target audiences.
posted by winston at 2:29 PM on October 15, 2006