This FAQ page has some very helpful information for finding an agent, copywriting and the publishing process…

clipped from www.caderbooks.com

2. How do I find the right agent or editor?

Smart research–the same way you do anything else in life.

Literary Marketplace is the Yellow Pages of the book
business. Your local library should have a copy in their reference
section, […]

How to get published probably is one of today’s hottest issues. Talented or not, a desire for self-expression and stature as a ‘published author’ has become the Holy Grail.
Until a few years ago, if you had talent, an agent quickly could be found, and publication was assured. A few years before that, an agent was […]

Your book is coming along brilliantly, you’re getting rave reviews from friends and can imagine seeing your book in the stores, ok - how do you publish your book?
There are 4 ways that you can publish your book. Lets take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each. Here are the four ways
1. Commercial […]

The following video is an excerpt from a panel discussion moderated by Stacy Cochran on how to get published and about lulu.com
A few authors discuss aspects of publishing and self-publishing and the differences with using a self-publishing company like Lulu. Questions are asked and answered by the writers and by a representative from Lulu