How do I safely publish my 1st book?

[luv2write]

I am 13 and have been writing stories for a very long time. I am looking for a place to publish my stories safely and for very little or no money. I have a job, but I don't make much and I am saving up to support the animal shelter so I would like a bit of an income, if I do get my book published. How do I find a publisher that can do all that for little money?

[robgrant]

Have you considered something like www.lulu.com ?

They will publish your book virtually and bound. Another words, as an ebook or as a print-on-demand book without cost to you.

You set the price, and you are responsible for marketing the book. It's an excellent way for a budding young author to get started without being ripped off by vanity publishers.

[Lil O'lady]

You should also look online and in writers' magazines for competitions - look especially for ones that don't ask for money to enter them!

[Editorinchic]

To get into a contract, yes, you must have someone legal to assist you with it. Self-publishing will entail you to make a deposit before going through production and any financial transaction done should be legitimate.

How can you NOT publish? I have known of authors who started as early as 6 to 10- years old.

With parent’s consent, supervision and resources, these children are already raking exposure in the publishing industry as young as they are now.

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