Rebecca Thorne
Rebecca Thorne
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What Publishing Path Should I Choose???
Let's take a look at the two most common paths to publishing your novel: traditional publishing (or trad pub) and indie publishing (or self-publishing / self-pub). Both are incredibly viable paths, and have their pros and cons. Let's explore what they are, and give you some more information for choosing the right path for you!
For some context, I spent 8 years pursuing traditional publishing. I spent a year researching, queried 3 novels over 3 years, and was paired with a literary agent for 4 more. We sold 1 book to a mid-level press (ie: not one of the Big 5 publishers in NYC) over that time. After that, I parted ways with her and pursued self-publishing. Can't Spell Treason Without Tea was my first indie novel, and I was lucky to have excellent success out the gate. I've since self-published multiple other books, and sold Treason to a Big 5 publisher, which solidly makes me a hybrid author.
Basically, I love both paths, and am a very unbiased source between them.
It all boils down to what's best for YOU, the author, based on your writing speed, interest in having a team behind you, interest in being paid fast, and capability to promote.
What topic would you like me to discuss next? Let me know in the comments!
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Your Author Goals
00:35 What is Trad Pub?
02:40 Getting a Literary Agent
03:28 Pros / Cons of Trad Pub
05:35 What is Self-Publishing?
07:00 Pros / Cons of Indie
08:40 Let's Talk Payments
10:36 Social Media Presence
11:32 The "Ideal" Trad Pub Author
12:24 The "Ideal" Indie Author
13:26 The Hybrid Author
14:03 Conclusion
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Buy my books!
TOMES & TEA QUARTET:
Can't Spell Treason Without Tea: us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
A Pirate's Life for Tea: us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
Tea You at the Altar: us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
Book 4 TBA
THIS GILDED ABYSS TRILOGY:
This Gilded Abyss: a.co/d/06Acyw9I
This Crimson Ruin: Coming December 2024
Book 3 TBA
STANDALONES:
The Day Death Stopped: a.co/d/0fATHKEq
WRITING CRAFT BOOKS
The 5 Sentence Method: a.co/d/09Blx422
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Links:
tiktok.com/@rebecca.thorne
rebeccathornewrites
threads.net/@rebeccathornewrites
Website:
rebeccathorne.net/
LinkTree:
linktr.ee/rebeccathorne
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Let's Talk Publishing!
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An introduction to me, Rebecca Thorne, as I revive my TH-cam channel. My content will be short, digestible videos that talk about everything YOU want to know about the publishing industry. From how to query agents to where to self-publish, I'm happy to offer insight into publishing your book. Let me know what kind of content you're interested in seeing in the comments! I'll try to tackle as man...
Do I outline as a recovering pantser? Yes. Absolutely.
มุมมอง 81ปีที่แล้ว
I’ve always thrived on pantsing-writing from the seat of my pants-but that just means I’m running into plot holes all the time 😂 so, I’ve developed a five sentence method that keeps my books on track in terms of pacing and plot progression, but doesn’t restrict my creativity!
Can you self-publish a book that dies on submission? Maybe. Let’s talk about it!
มุมมอง 25ปีที่แล้ว
Can you self-publish a book that didn’t find a home with a publisher while on submission? Maybe! It depends on your agent, your relationship with said agent, and the contracts you may have signed with that literary agency. 👀
Can you have an agent when you're self-published?
มุมมอง 20ปีที่แล้ว
You don't need one, but a lot of prolific self-pubbed authors do have an agent for one reason or another. Let's talk about it!
Querying? Make sure those first paragraphs are polished!
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Querying? Make sure those first paragraphs are polished!
5 Sentence Method for pantsers who want to plot
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I used to be a pantser, and now I can't get a novel started without plotting but I only write out 5 sentences to keep my book on track. I rarely find plot holes anymore, and I'm able to track pacing as I work through my novel! This method may not work for everyone every writer is different! but I hope it helps some of you! :D Are you a plotter, pantser, or both?
Need tips for marketing your book on TikTok?
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TikTok is my favorite platform. There are so many ways to showcase your novels on that app, and a lot of it translates to other platforms too! (See: all my repurposed youtube stuff. LOL) Don't be afraid to be silly and stupid and fun! If you're worried it looks weird, you're on the right track. ;) The biggest focus should be building a community, though!! How do you market on TikTok?
THIS GILDED ABYSS is now on Kindle Unlimited! I caved. 😂
มุมมอง 40ปีที่แล้ว
THIS GILDED ABYSS is now on Kindle Unlimited! I caved. 😂

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  • @lindseyjohnston3213
    @lindseyjohnston3213 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are truly such a role model in how you try to teach everyone.

  • @kwong6884
    @kwong6884 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hooray! This is great news because I can share your content to all the people I know who staunchly don't use Tiktok but are missing out on your content

  • @txa1265
    @txa1265 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats on the new channel and good luck !

  • @OoeyGooeyYui
    @OoeyGooeyYui 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hooray for TH-cam content! Let's go! I can't wait to see future videos cause gods know I will watch these again when I'm ready to publish!!!

  • @brooke8642
    @brooke8642 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so happy, you figured it out and uploaded! I saw you TikTok video a few hours ago asking for advice about that.

  • @jaysbooshcraft3889
    @jaysbooshcraft3889 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After you finished reading. First thouht- Great idea but achievable in far less words. Dragged out for almost the whole chapter was too much. The hill joke only slightly smaller but say it was ordered he do it- i did catch the inconguity too, I figured he was showing off to stall but it went on for so long and with such effort that i think that theory is wrong. maybe add that someone sketches him for posterity and there's a bard- heck a whole entourage who escort him to the cave where it revealed most if not all "have long sharp daggers and know of all the gaps in his armour, should he try to run". then shortcut through villages, max a paragraph or two. Throw in some internal dialogue and hey presto- reaches the cave. oops left your vid running... totally agree it needs more character- maybe not the knight. espeicially as it seems this knight chracter is something of a prologue character that i think will die. so all that character should be delivered faster so it hits harder when he's offed. then main character starts getting built. Yep you said it- prologue! couple pages max!

  • @joellezicarelli8575
    @joellezicarelli8575 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful. I am a math teacher who fancies herself a writer. Your idea about word count and percentages made a lot of sense to me. I am about to sit down and do the math for my memoir right now.

  • @mercycunningham2813
    @mercycunningham2813 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How has this no comments? I have to say it's one of the few fantasy storys in the last years that hadn't had me run away screaming. I used to love fantasy. It's a bit till he arrives at the lady of the cave but I'm able to forgive that because of the humor and the autors way with words. If it's published by now let me know the title please. I'll buy it.

  • @Leo-xb2ng
    @Leo-xb2ng ปีที่แล้ว

    "promosm" ✨

  • @blainekoch1265
    @blainekoch1265 ปีที่แล้ว

    😡 Promo-SM

  • @booksdogsandcoffee
    @booksdogsandcoffee ปีที่แล้ว

    YASSSS 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎉🎉🎉

  • @sadiemaxfield7566
    @sadiemaxfield7566 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's so cool 🔥

  • @HappyJames420
    @HappyJames420 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd like to say I personally don't have a problem with people 18+ discussing sexuality in college, but there's a specific group that wants to teach SEXuality to kids as young as preschool. The sad part is this group of what many reference as Groomers (includes Map) are trying to latch onto the LGB+ community. I'm sure you stand with your fellow countrymen to help secure the the safety & innocence of children, and to stand up for the LGB+ community in the face of such abhorrent behavior that makes an innocent community look bad. [Edit] First comment.

  • @italiancia
    @italiancia ปีที่แล้ว

    If you want be gay ok but leave the kids alone

    • @rebeccathornewrites
      @rebeccathornewrites ปีที่แล้ว

      So, write a picture book with lesbians. Got it!! 🫡

  • @italiancia
    @italiancia ปีที่แล้ว

    Honey u need help

  • @plantsnthings9140
    @plantsnthings9140 ปีที่แล้ว

    get a grip on ur life

  • @spunkysparks1779
    @spunkysparks1779 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why caution that it has lezzies? I hope it was satire. Trigger those homophobes.

  • @skylerroxasmidoriyatardisp2882
    @skylerroxasmidoriyatardisp2882 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see you putting out content! It's amazing! Your Cousin- Z

    • @rebeccathornewrites
      @rebeccathornewrites ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah, thanks for the warm welcome to TH-cam! I'm so excited to be here. :D

    • @skylerroxasmidoriyatardisp2882
      @skylerroxasmidoriyatardisp2882 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rebeccathornewrites No need to worry cuz. I think I found out about your YT channel from an old facebook post. I was happy when you popped up in my sub box. -Z

  • @rizzypizzy
    @rizzypizzy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Plot for 3 months?!?!?! I'd die from having to make decisions about what to do with my characters! LOL! I really like the romantic idea of being a discovery writer but I've discovered that I'm in between pantsing and plotting.

  • @tara5742
    @tara5742 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very helpful, thank you 😊