Hi Kiki,
One good thing would be to get yourself a literary agent who can help you sell your books and also answer some of your questions. I've been told by a friend who has written about 25 books that it's best if you choose an agent who is a member of the Association of Authors' Representatives (AAR). They have a website that lists its members. Membership is voluntary, and some good agents aren't members, but if an agent is a member it means the person's a professional agent (not just a wannabe); also, AAR has a code of ethics and does sometimes expel bad agents, so being a member means something. DO NOT go with an agent who charges to read your stuff. That's considered sleezy.
Good luck,
Asking
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