So, you wrote a book. Now what do you do? Will you self-publish it? It’s a lot easier to get a book into print and bound these days than it used to be. But it’s very difficult to market.

Should you try the publishers? Sure. But don’t necessarily expect them to jump at publishing it. Just because one publisher turns you down doesn’t necessarily mean the book is no good. Publishers may have many reasons for doing so. The same publisher, at another time may be looking for such a book—but not at the present. So, try another, and another, and another, and another, and another.

What next?

Best idea is to find someone known to a publisher to read and, hopefully, recommend it.

What then?

Self-publish a finite number of quantities. Today, there are places where you can publish a single copy. Apply for and place your intention to copyright symbol on it. Send them to publishers with your inquiry. For now, that’s the best I can do to help.

Are you a good writer? There is a glut of written material out there—much of which should never have been published. Will your book help people in a way that other books already published do not? Is your book exegetically sound? If you don’t know what that means, don’t publish it until you do, and can answer yes. Do you make a genuine contribution—or is this a vanity publication? Most important—do you honor God in the book?

Best wishes on your book. When you get it published, send me a free copy, please (and one to Donn as well).