How many words double spaced is 12 pages?

3,000 words is 6 pages single spaced, 12 pages double spaced. 4,000 words is 8 pages single spaced, 16 pages double spaced.

What is the fastest book ever written?

The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas

How many hours a day should a writer write?

Write Every Day FAQs Stephen King recommends new writers produce 1,000 words a day. If that’s too much, try for between 300 and 500 words a day. It takes a 30-minute writing session to write that many words. Achieving this each day will turn into several thousand words, on a good week.

Is Self-Publishing worth it?

Whether or not self-publishing or getting a publisher is better relies entirely upon your own goals and resources. If you want to have far more creative control but pay a little more upfront (with the knowledge you also make a lot more in royalties), self-publishing is the best route.

What are the odds of getting a book published?

1-2%

How do I know if my book is worth publishing?

Seven Signs Your Book Idea is Worth Publishing:

Uncontrollable Thoughts. Your book—whatever stage it is in—is always on your mind.
Constant ideas to note down. You’re ready for ideas to strike at any point in the day.
Unavoidable Rambling.
Endless rewriting.
Hesitant Sharing.
Unbiased Feedback.
Unwavering Passion.

Did JK Rowling have a literary agent?

Christopher Little, who ran the agency, also managed Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling from 1995 until 2011 and has been credited with single-handedly managing Rowling’s career and turning the Harry Potter franchise into a multi-million pound industry. …

Who are the big 5 book publishers?

“Big Five” Publishers

Penguin/Random House.
Hachette Book Group.
Harper Collins.
Simon and Schuster.
Macmillan.

Who is the best literary agent?

In that regard, you can consider the following fiction book agents the best literary agents for new writers.

Marly Rusoff (Marly Rusoff & Associates)
Jenny Bent (The Bent Agency)
Susan Golomb (Writers House)
Dorian Karchmar (William Morris Endeavor)
Daniel Lazar (Writers House)
Bill Clegg (The Clegg Agency)

How much does it cost to get a literary agent?

While there are a few exceptions, the most common commission for a literary agent is 15%. If an agent places a book with a publisher and negotiates a $25,000 advance, that agent will take out their 15% (or $3,750) and send the rest (or $21,250) to their client.

How do authors get paid?

Royalties. The author is then entitled to royalties from sales of the work, which are first used to pay off any advance. Traditionally the royalty is a percentage of the recommended retail price (RRP).