Noticing Newbies

Hi Sometymes,

I am also a newbie here at writing.com. I read your post. And to answer your question, my best advice to you is to carefully research before you make a decision about a publishing house. There are masses of publishing houses in the United States, Canada and Europe. Some are vanity publishers who prey on inexperienced authors to make a buck. As a result, I suggest you go into search engines like the writers market to select a legitimate publishing company.
Additionally, educate yourself about the market,. and read up on BEWARE WRITERS or WRITERS AND PREDATORS. These two credible sites will assist you in stamping out scam artists.
It's a thrill to want to publish and get our names on the map. However, do your home-work and study the publishing industry. Once you find a legitimate publisher, send in your manuscript and wait for their response. The anxiety will build during the waiting process.
As a writer who exclusively did comprehensive research, I advise you to present your best work. It is a competitive market out there, and editors/publishers select those manuscripts that are appealing to their readers and get quality results.
Good luck with your professional aspirations and all the best!