I happened to see your website for the first time today. Thank you.  You have given me enough inspiration to start writing. I have always  wanted to, and now I am finally going to begin my dream. A few  questions though:

• When I am done writing my book, then what?
• How do  I get published?
• Do I need an agent to help me?

Thank you!  Heather

Dear Heather,

Before you are done writing your book you should be also working on your marketing plan which will help you when your book is complete.

If you are looking for a traditional publisher, you will want to find agents in your genre and pitch them, also look for publishers of your books genre and start working on your book proposal now, before your book is done.

Something to keep in mind is that even if you are picked up by an agent and published by any publisher, you will be responsible for your marketing, and it is never to early to start, I would highly recommend you start working on your marketing and marketing plan now, before your book is complete.