If you hadn't put this in the "J.K. Rowling" category this might have been a toughy!
Yes, you can find publishers interested in an author writing a book for the first time at www.caderbooks.com/pubfaq.html. Another good site is www.publishamerica.com
"James and the Giant Peach" was turned down by many publishers before being eventually published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1961.
She spent 6 years to write first book and it was rejected by 9 publishers before Bloomsbury signed her on!
Publishers usually look for two things when accepting a book to publish. First is the subject, is there are market for it? Secondly, they look at the author's writing style.
Clive Bingley has written: 'Book publishing practice' -- subject(s): Book publishers and publishing, Publishers and publishing
At least 20 publishers turned his book down. By accident, he ran into an old college friend who had just gotten a new job as editor with Vanguard Press. His friend agreed to publish his book. It pays to network.
There is a comprehensive list of publishers aas well as information on becoming a published Children's book author located at www.signaleader.com. There is also information on finding an illustrator.
John P. Dessauer has written: 'Book publishing: what it is, what it does' -- subject(s): Publishers and publishing 'Book publishing' -- subject(s): Book industries and trade, Publishers and publishing
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Ken Chen has written: 'Publishers book page'
Dr.Suess's first book was "To Think I Saw It On Mulberry Street" Which was rejected by over 27 publishers
Jeff Herman has written: 'The insider's guide to book editors and publishers' -- subject(s): Publishers and publishing, Editing, Editors