This was great, thanks, been searching for "how to publish a book online kindle" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Quonor Publish Peneplanation - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my colleague got cool success with it.
I'm wondering how it works when you've finished another book before your previous book has been published. Basically, I'd like to know about publishing books in a series.
Thank you! I am now subbed and will be binging your vids this week! If I ever get published, you're going in the acknowledgements, I've spent 25 years completely stumped about this! You are wonderful and amazing!!
Hi Alexa I found your videos recently and unlike the vast number of instructional videos yours are truly helpful and have zero fluff and are straight to the point. Thanks!
Thank you for the advice, ma'am. A couple questions I had were: Is it better to get a editor from the publisher you go to, or should you hire one yourself before finding an agent?
Hi, I know you're supposed to have a finished manuscript before contacting an agent but what does that entail? Is this after your first draft or do you need to pay a professional editor before submitting? I'm just not sure whether it needs professional editing or if that's done by the publisher.
After you finish your draft, you should get critique partners--I actually have some videos on this! You work with CPs and revise your novel, then you query. I don't recommend paying an editor if you wan to be traditionally published. You can definitely do it on your own, with some input from fellow writers.
Wow this was really well summed-up. So many people don't understand anything about how traditional publishing works and that it's a super long process which is why so many authors self-publish. I wonder, if you got a book deal and were waiting that long for the book to be out, in the meantime would you be able to still self-publish work under a different name?
Hello Alexa. Your video is currently featured on Stellar Literary Press and Media's website. A senior literary agent reach out to me regarding my book. Is this literary agency legitimate? Did you work with them?
Yes, my publisher made the cover. I was asked for input on styles I liked, and once they made a cover draft, I gave them comments. But mostly, your publisher controls the cover.
I would recommend getting the writer's digest writers guide for this year. They have a list of publishing houses, editors, and what stories both of them are interested in. Also, you are already a published author if you've self published lol. Hope you find one
What if there is a book that is a very hot topic at the time of making the deal. Wouldn't they want it out sooner? Or if this was the case would self publishing be a better option? One more question sorry, is there something in between self publishing and the traditional publishing?
You say the book has to be written before you query an agent. I've heard of people writing book proposals before, is it not possible to query with a proposal?
Non-fiction can be queried as a proposal, because non-fiction is sold on proposal. Debut fiction, however, is not sold on proposal. You need a complete manuscript.
No, self-publishing means you hire people to do all those things. If you're going to be the editor and cover designer, etc... then you're book won't be good at all even if you're an expert designer and expert editor. There isn't any way you can self-edit you're own book and do all the different edits required to the point of publication ready. Also self-publishers do get shelf-space. Companies review your book and decide if they want to buy it or not, if they do, they decide whether it's shelf-worthy or not. Wearing all the hats to self-publish is a quick way to not have companies do much with your book. Traditional publishers have deeper contacts, like with schools, but it's inaccurate to say the only way to get shelf-space is through traditional publishing.
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I did it,I finished my book!! It needs cleaning up before I start the next steps but I am so much closer!!!! This is going to help!!
I’m amused that before the video starts I get an advert telling me how to make the most of my ‘Alexa experience’
This was great, thanks, been searching for "how to publish a book online kindle" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Quonor Publish Peneplanation - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my colleague got cool success with it.
Love this video! It's straightforward and to-the-point... keep it up! :)
I'm wondering how it works when you've finished another book before your previous book has been published. Basically, I'd like to know about publishing books in a series.
you get the first book published and they will want a sequel probably depending on the sales of the first book idk
Thank you! I am now subbed and will be binging your vids this week! If I ever get published, you're going in the acknowledgements, I've spent 25 years completely stumped about this! You are wonderful and amazing!!
Hey Alexa I appreciate this video! Well explained out!
Alexa, you are awesome. Thank you for doing what you do.
Hi Alexa I found your videos recently and unlike the vast number of instructional videos yours are truly helpful and have zero fluff and are straight to the point. Thanks!
You’re helping me out a lot. Thanks so much!
Thank you for the advice, ma'am. A couple questions I had were: Is it better to get a editor from the publisher you go to, or should you hire one yourself before finding an agent?
What about publishing online on (light) novel sites. And what about the rights if your story?
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This is some great advice. Thanks for discussing Alexa.
This helps out a lot. Thank-you so much!
So what do I do if I get an agent but the book fails on submission? Self publish or start a new project?
Hi, I know you're supposed to have a finished manuscript before contacting an agent but what does that entail? Is this after your first draft or do you need to pay a professional editor before submitting? I'm just not sure whether it needs professional editing or if that's done by the publisher.
After you finish your draft, you should get critique partners--I actually have some videos on this! You work with CPs and revise your novel, then you query. I don't recommend paying an editor if you wan to be traditionally published. You can definitely do it on your own, with some input from fellow writers.
Do you have a video on how to format manuscripts for literary agents???
Great vid as always! This is way off topic lol but WHAT is your lip color?! I love it!
Ooh, thanks! Base color is Lovely from Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipstick, and then I put a Julep lip gloss on top!
Wow this was really well summed-up. So many people don't understand anything about how traditional publishing works and that it's a super long process which is why so many authors self-publish.
I wonder, if you got a book deal and were waiting that long for the book to be out, in the meantime would you be able to still self-publish work under a different name?
Hello Alexa. Your video is currently featured on Stellar Literary Press and Media's website. A senior literary agent reach out to me regarding my book. Is this literary agency legitimate? Did you work with them?
Did they make the cover for your book? Or where you allowed to suggest that?
Yes, my publisher made the cover. I was asked for input on styles I liked, and once they made a cover draft, I gave them comments. But mostly, your publisher controls the cover.
Hello! I am a self published author, but I'm hoping with my 2nd book I can become a published author.. how do I find a great agent? Thank you!
I would recommend getting the writer's digest writers guide for this year. They have a list of publishing houses, editors, and what stories both of them are interested in. Also, you are already a published author if you've self published lol. Hope you find one
is it possible for a writer not from the US to get traditionally published in the US? if yes, how hard is the process?
What if there is a book that is a very hot topic at the time of making the deal. Wouldn't they want it out sooner? Or if this was the case would self publishing be a better option? One more question sorry, is there something in between self publishing and the traditional publishing?
Self traditional publishing
Do you maintain the rights to your characters with traditional publishing?
Yes. The copyright is always under the author's name, and a good agent will ensure that you don't sign a predatory contract.
Does this mean that the publisher won't be able to sell rights (e.g for a movie adaptation)? Would you have control of that?
You say the book has to be written before you query an agent. I've heard of people writing book proposals before, is it not possible to query with a proposal?
Non-fiction can be queried as a proposal, because non-fiction is sold on proposal. Debut fiction, however, is not sold on proposal. You need a complete manuscript.
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No, self-publishing means you hire people to do all those things. If you're going to be the editor and cover designer, etc... then you're book won't be good at all even if you're an expert designer and expert editor. There isn't any way you can self-edit you're own book and do all the different edits required to the point of publication ready. Also self-publishers do get shelf-space. Companies review your book and decide if they want to buy it or not, if they do, they decide whether it's shelf-worthy or not. Wearing all the hats to self-publish is a quick way to not have companies do much with your book. Traditional publishers have deeper contacts, like with schools, but it's inaccurate to say the only way to get shelf-space is through traditional publishing.