| Can someone pls. tell me the step's on how to get my light novel published? thanks :D |
Kathy_chanSep 17, 2013 7:45 PM
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| It will not get published in Japan. As for publishing at all - your English is terrible, so it won't happen. If you'd like to try anyway, google up a list of all the publishing companies in your country and send your manuscript to them. All of them. Especially any that are known to sell smaller books rather than just novels. They will send you either a proposition of interest and/or a possible deal or tell you (and this is what will happen) they are rejecting it. edit - here's a list, just find your country I suppose. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Publishing_companies_by_country edit 2 - You were born in 96 so you're not even 18 and you think you'll get published, localized into Japanese and published there as well, and then made into an anime? Haha. No. Spend another 5 years learning better English and perfecting your 'light novels' and then try again. If you work hard enough and are actually talented whatsoever you may get a small publisher to pick you up if you're extremely lucky and that's the end of your journey. You don't submit something you wrote during middle school recess to publishers, that's just being rude. |
TallonKarrde23Sep 17, 2013 7:41 PM
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Levelev said: Hello :) i made 2 light novels. and both of them have 7 volumes each and im pretty confident about it. in the past i used to be a script writter in our school drama club so i can put up conversations very well, the only problem is... i dont know how to get it published... i googled it many times but i cant get the answer im looking for, my dream is to become an author and to have my novel published and have an anime adaptation (hopefully) so my plan is to get it published in japan, im actually studying japanese right now, and i already started translating them from english to japanese, being an otaku, having your own light novel published and having it turned into an anime, and watch it with your own eyes is the best feeling right? :))) so pls. help me... thanks :))))) Well....... Light novels tend to be published volume by volume I think. If you got the cash I'd suggest trying to find some sort of professional translator, see what they have to say about it. (I know where I live, here in Britain, there are several foreign language centers dotted around for those who need translations). It'll go much faster if you get it translated professionally. Then I suppose you just need to take a look around for some light novel publishers and mail them your first volume and see what they think. (Check the afterwords/credits of published light novels already - some may have the names of companies in them) |
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TallonKarrde23 said: As for publishing at all - your English is terrible, so it won't happen. I don't want to sound mean, but, that. Get something done in your country of origin before you try and approach a foreign market. |
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| If you want to get your products published, then don't go around and call yourself an otaku. |
| Is it even good enough to be published? Before you start thinking about translations, it would need to sell well enough in your own country to warrant translations for other countries. How about an extract? |
| Believe me, your novel isn't good at all. Stop dreaming. |
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| I don't know what his LN is about....but I'm going to assume that it's probably better than Oreimo. |
| You can start by not asking on MAL, just to keep your hopes up for a little longer. |
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-Muuse- said: You can start by not asking on MAL, just to keep your hopes up for a little longer. Better to face all the crushing rejection and hatred now, then down the road. Or maybe not. Either way, needs better English skills. |
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Gamudan said: Is it even good enough to be published? Before you start thinking about translations, it would need to sell well enough in your own country to warrant translations for other countries. How about an extract? Yeah, before you even set yourself up for a publishing deal, how do you even know if your light novel is good? ...What I'm saying is I want a free copy to scrutinize. It'd actually be pretty nice, actually. |
| Don't quit you're day job is all I'm going to say. Even if by some miracle it is decent, no Japanese publisher is going to turn you down due to you not living in Japan. I'm assuming because they probably want to see you regularly with an editor and other important shit. |
| First, go to English class. The rest will come to you, in time. (Also, good luck with it.) |
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YorozuyaGinSan said: Kids these days... At least I got more trophies than you just for trying. |
Mclovinballs said: YorozuyaGinSan said: Kids these days... At least I got more trophies than you just for trying. I would of written something meaningful had the first reply not said it exactly how it was. |
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YorozuyaGinSan said: Mclovinballs said: YorozuyaGinSan said: Kids these days... At least I got more trophies than you just for trying. I would of written something meaningful had the first reply not said it exactly how it was. Join on in, if people really want to to chase wild dreams, they need to first understand that reality is more than likely going to crush it all. |
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Levelev said: Can someone pls. tell me the step's on how to get my light novel published? thanks :D Just wondering. Do you happen to be a Japanese person, living in Japan? If not, some assholes on this site will not recognize your work as a "light novel". |
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KyuuAL said: Levelev said: Can someone pls. tell me the step's on how to get my light novel published? thanks :D Just wondering. Do you happen to be a Japanese person, living in Japan? If not, some assholes on this site will not recognize your work as a "light novel". The west has light novels too, we just call them by a different name. |
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TallonKarrde23 said: Graphic novels?KyuuAL said: Levelev said: Can someone pls. tell me the step's on how to get my light novel published? thanks :D Just wondering. Do you happen to be a Japanese person, living in Japan? If not, some assholes on this site will not recognize your work as a "light novel". The west has light novels too, we just call them by a different name. |
MellowJello said: TallonKarrde23 said: Graphic novels?KyuuAL said: Levelev said: Can someone pls. tell me the step's on how to get my light novel published? thanks :D Just wondering. Do you happen to be a Japanese person, living in Japan? If not, some assholes on this site will not recognize your work as a "light novel". The west has light novels too, we just call them by a different name. Paperback. |
MellowJello said: TallonKarrde23 said: Graphic novels?KyuuAL said: Levelev said: Can someone pls. tell me the step's on how to get my light novel published? thanks :D Just wondering. Do you happen to be a Japanese person, living in Japan? If not, some assholes on this site will not recognize your work as a "light novel". The west has light novels too, we just call them by a different name. No. Graphic novels are called that because they are fucking graphical - there's art. Light novels don't have that aside a few (excluding the cover) - and evne the ones that do have a couple pages at most that are art. Graphic novels are mostly comics and manga. A light novel is just a textual piece of literature that's not as long as a novel - hence "light". It's lighter reading and not as lengthy, and usually released in parts. Novellas would be the equivalent, I think. |
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TallonKarrde23 said: MellowJello said: TallonKarrde23 said: Graphic novels?KyuuAL said: Levelev said: Can someone pls. tell me the step's on how to get my light novel published? thanks :D Just wondering. Do you happen to be a Japanese person, living in Japan? If not, some assholes on this site will not recognize your work as a "light novel". The west has light novels too, we just call them by a different name. No. Graphic novels are called that because they are fucking graphical - there's art. Light novels don't have that aside a few (excluding the cover) - and evne the ones that do have a couple pages at most that are art. Graphic novels are mostly comics and manga. A light novel is just a textual piece of literature that's not as long as a novel - hence "light". It's lighter reading and not as lengthy, and usually released in parts. Novellas would be the equivalent, I think. This would be the closest. Typically you wouldn't see a light novel or novella reach more than 200 pages and they usually run as a series before getting compiled into a novel. I'm not sure if there's a defining difference in length between novellas and light novels or if they're close enough to more or less be the same thing. The wiki for LNs states (lolwiki) that the target demographic is young adults, but I've never seen an entire writing style directed specifically at an age group. Content, sure...but a writing style? I might even be using the wrong terminology there. Maybe print style is closer to being correct? |
NTADSep 17, 2013 9:00 PM
Ntad said: The wiki for LNs states (lolwiki) that the target demographic is young adults, but I've never seen an entire writing style directed specifically at an age group. Content, sure...but a writing style? Well, light novels have furigana and easier to understand kanji a lot of times. Essentially it's a language reason they can say it's "written" for a younger demographic, I assume that's all. |
TallonKarrde23Sep 17, 2013 9:08 PM
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TallonKarrde23 said: Ntad said: The wiki for LNs states (lolwiki) that the target demographic is young adults, but I've never seen an entire writing style directed specifically at an age group. Content, sure...but a writing style? Well, light novels have furigana and easier to understand kanji a lot of times. Essentially it's a language reason they can say it's "written" for a younger demographic, I assume that's all. That would make sense as a defining difference then. A novella can really be written for anyone, though I doubt you will find many 2nd graders these days going out of their way to read anything longer than the instruction booklet that came with the latest Pokemon game...not that I ever bothered to read them. |
| 1) Write light novel. 2) Slam head on rusty nail. |
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| 1 ) Not make a shit story 2 ) Not make a shit story 3 ) Not make a shit story 4 ) Not make a shit story 5 ) Not make a shit story 6 ) Not make a shit story 7 ) Not make a shit story 8 ) Not make a shit story 9 ) Done. |
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| 1.Change your name 2.Learn to write 3.Write 4.Whore yourself out on the internet 5.Rinse and repeat |
scytheavatar said: Obviously the boss thinks it's shitTurnipsia said: 1 ) Not make a shit story 2 ) Not make a shit story 3 ) Not make a shit story 4 ) Not make a shit story 5 ) Not make a shit story 6 ) Not make a shit story 7 ) Not make a shit story 8 ) Not make a shit story 9 ) Done. That's a terrible way to ensure your work will be published. Someone who works as an editor has told me before that he is forced to reject well written work everytime because it's not the type of work his boss wants him to accept. |
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| Talk to moonkingdomify, maybe he will adapt it into an anime. |
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scytheavatar said: Turnipsia said: 1 ) Not make a shit story 2 ) Not make a shit story 3 ) Not make a shit story 4 ) Not make a shit story 5 ) Not make a shit story 6 ) Not make a shit story 7 ) Not make a shit story 8 ) Not make a shit story 9 ) Done. That's a terrible way to ensure your work will be published. Someone who works as an editor has told me before that he is forced to reject well written work everytime because it's not the type of work his boss wants him to accept. It's because each publishing company has their own 'thing' that they are known for within the world of readers and writers. If you submit the most AMAZING story (like FACTUALLY 10/10 WOW BEST STORY EVER WRITTEN) that's focused on action and mystery to a company that - within the industry (even if not to a normal random person who probably doesn't read) is known for featuring female main characters or romance aspects, or whatever else, sometimes even small things they happen to simply have in most (like at least one type of specific archetypical character or event) but not yours - they will NOT publish it. |
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Mclovinballs said: YorozuyaGinSan said: Kids these days... At least I got more trophies than you just for trying. LOL! Did anyone here ever have those end of year award ceremonies at their schools? I went to one at my niece's elementary school....I swear to jebus there wasn't a kid without some type of award. I mean, if everyone gets an award....what the fuck is so special?! |
JustALEX said: I got one for being "the scientist". I FELT SO GOOD WHEN I GOT THAT. And then everyone in college is taking a science. :cMclovinballs said: YorozuyaGinSan said: Kids these days... At least I got more trophies than you just for trying. LOL! Did anyone here ever have those end of year award ceremonies at their schools? I went to one at my niece's elementary school....I swear to jebus there wasn't a kid without some type of award. I mean, if everyone gets an award....what the fuck is so special?! It's because if everyone gets an award, they want to know what for. It means the teacher paid attention and gave a shit about their individual qualities and what makes them so awesome! |
Levelev said: Can someone pls. tell me the step's on how to get my light novel published? thanks :D Helo ser. My name is hashiwaza kurofune, i am very best prooducer of light novels in the my country (japan) if you could then send me the your transcript of this very interested light novel I am very grateful and would make a offer for you please. |
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| So this is what it looks like when a childs dream is crushed... |
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| Well, not being able to use google to find answers is something I usually take as a hint that the person doesn't really believe in the thing him/her-self. |
| Poor little guy. Keep writing your novels. |
_Charl said: >necro meh OT: Light novel debut only works in Japan, probably. This will get closed right? OT: Write like 3 light novels, send them all to like 10 publishing companies each. Use their feedback, send back another novel to more publishing companies. See if they get annoyed |
| "I am the Bone of my Sword Steel is my Body and Fire is my Blood I have created over a Thousand Blades Unaware of Loss, Nor aware of Gain. Withstood Pain to create Weapons, Waiting for one’s Arrival I have no Regrets. This is the only Path My whole life was Unlimited Blade Works" |
Muuse said: You can start by not asking on MAL, just to keep your hopes up for a little longer. hmm that is true enough. People in internet will be mean to you. |
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| Guys,this was posted 2 years ago...I wonder if this guy made it though. |
Hawle said: Guys,this was posted 2 years ago...I wonder if this guy made it though. Who knows Nonono onono nope no way no no nope never maybe he decided to take a college course and is on his way towards success! |
| I've been here way too long... |
TheConquerer said: Hawle said: Guys,this was posted 2 years ago...I wonder if this guy made it though. Who knows Nonono onono nope no way no no nope never maybe he decided to take a college coirse and is on his way towards success! *Collage. *towords |
| "I am the Bone of my Sword Steel is my Body and Fire is my Blood I have created over a Thousand Blades Unaware of Loss, Nor aware of Gain. Withstood Pain to create Weapons, Waiting for one’s Arrival I have no Regrets. This is the only Path My whole life was Unlimited Blade Works" |
Rumanshi-xanic said: TheConquerer said: Who knows Nonono onono nope no way no no nope never maybe he decided to take a college coirse and is on his way towards success! *Collage. *towords What |
| I've been here way too long... |
TheConquerer said: Rumanshi-xanic said: *Collage. *towords What I thought you were making light of the guys spelling. Looks like it was a legit typo. *Backs away slowly* (Translation: I was being a dick shitposter) |
| "I am the Bone of my Sword Steel is my Body and Fire is my Blood I have created over a Thousand Blades Unaware of Loss, Nor aware of Gain. Withstood Pain to create Weapons, Waiting for one’s Arrival I have no Regrets. This is the only Path My whole life was Unlimited Blade Works" |
Rumanshi-xanic said: I thought you were making light of the guys spelling. Looks like it was a legit typo. *Backs away slowly* (Translation: I was being a dick shitposter) I didnt even read his paragraph since it was removed, I just know that noone makes it in that industry without taking a course or two |
| I've been here way too long... |
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