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Trying to find a publisher

Does anyone know of a publisher(s) who accepts fiction manuscripts without query letter and synopsis?
I have a partially completed novel and would love to know if I should continue or not.
How would one send a query letter about several chapters only?
And same for a synopsis?

Finding an agent is near impossible, as is finding a publisher open to accepting new authors.

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Permalink Reply by David Wills on April 23, 2009 at 5:32am

Just be open and honest. It's a business, but you're talking to real people. Try and pitch your chapters, but also be real and friendly.

Sadly, you'll probably not get many replies, but you'll get a few.

David
www.beatdom.com

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Permalink Reply by Francis Hamit on April 23, 2009 at 2:03pm

First of all, you have to finish the book. Secondly no publisher accepts anything unless it comes through an agent. You may want to self-publish. The easiest way is through Smashwords as an e-book, Low cost up front. Or you can use Create Space or BookSurge on Amazon.com. But, in any event, traditional publisher or not, your real task will be promotion.

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Permalink Reply by Skeeze Whitlow on August 17, 2009 at 4:57am

Suzanne,

Publishers are too important for mere writers.

08/17/09
Skeeze Whitlow
4317 N. 16th Street
Arl. VA 22207
240 – 271 - 7569 www.NewFiction.com

Dear Suzanne,
As a former U.S. Capitol attendant, I offer you Senate Parking. A 90 K word novel about a multicultural crew of parking lot attendants who operate an escort service from the Senate lots. A good look at the underbelly of our law making process. Senate Parking can be listened to at www.NewFiction.com
“Hill Intros” is the brainstorm of attendants unable to obtain employment within the confines of the Capitol. Senate Parking is the story of power structures, on a personal and national level. Done from the perspective of workers who see themselves without much chance of ‘making it’ in a culture of power drivers, Washington’s backdrop provides a tension all its own.
This book concerns every kind of shady deal for which the political arena is famous. Senate Parking is full of anecdotes which let freedom ring. I can provide you with a synopsis or with the complete manuscript – whatever you like. Either way, I’ll be in touch.
Sincerely,

Skeeze Whitlow

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Permalink Reply by Skeeze Whitlow on August 18, 2009 at 11:28am

The21writer@alumni.marymount.edu

My second novel is now audio – like old time radio. All you have to do is listen. It’ll make you laff. Go to www.NewFiction,com

Choose ‘Senate Parking’

Skeeze Whitlow