These reference guides, which are updated every year, will list book publishers along with the types of books they publish, how many they publish every year, and what they expect from their authors. Narrow your search to the publishing houses that specialize in the type of book you've written, and copy all the information given about them. The next thing NOT to do is call the publishers and ask them if they would be interested in your book. This immediately brands you as inexperienced and uninformed. Once you've received the guidelines, read them carefully and follow them to the letter.
Many publishers take six weeks or more to respond to inquiries.
If you still haven't heard anything after the publisher's recommended waiting period, send a postcard asking the status of your manuscript. Many best-sellers were offered to several dozen publishers before one finally said yes. Surf the guidelines. Find links to publishers who post their guidelines online here. Let BookIdea help you meet your goals with a tip a day.