Can a 15 year old write and publish a book?

Yes, you can. There are absolutely no age restrictions when writing a book. A very famous author named Gordon Korman published his first book when he was 12. Yes, you can write a book even though you’re young.

Can someone under 18 publish a book?

Yes, it’s possible for you to publish your book. There are several examples of kids under the age of 18 successfully publishing their novels. Age isn’t, in and of itself, a huge factor in publishing. Publishers (and readers) want a great story, and they don’t care if you’re 15 or 50.

How do I get a book published in another country?

In order to do this, you will need to become an expert in foreign rights, getting to know a wide variety of agents, sub-agents and publishers in a number of territories.

What are the opportunities for indie authors in the US?

This second option is providing great opportunities for indie authors. For some books, sales from international licensing dwarfs sales of the original English editions. For example, David Vann is one of the most accomplished US authors you’ve never heard of.

Is there a “right” way to publish a book?

Again, modern authors have many publishing routes from which to choose. There’s no one “right” way to publish a book — so the steps in this guide should be seen as best practices, rather than mandatory actions. That said, your path to publishing a book will inevitably affect your approach here.

How can I get direct contact with foreign publishers?

Traveling to large international rights fairs at least twice a year (e.g., Frankfurt Book Fair or London Book Fair) becomes essential to get direct contact with foreign publishers and sub-agents. To maximize your presence in overseas Kindle stores, set up an Author Central account on country-specific Amazon sites, where possible, such as: