Book links available here: books2read.com/juststabmenow This got quite involved 😁 Hope you’re all well! List of people, for your general information: EDITORS: Annie Percik: alobear.co.uk/ Bella Woods: www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01580a3d8d5f74208b Stephanie Eagleson: www.eaglesonediting.com/ Typesetting: Libris at oncapublishing.com Cover design: Scott Perry artforhire.com ISBN: Paperback: 978-1-7394319-1-4
Aww, it's not gonna arrive in time for Christmas... Oh well, I guess it'll be a Valentine's Day gift to myself. (Don't care if I'm single or not, imma still keep it.)
[QUESTION] I clicked your link to get the ebook version, however I get on a page for "Just Stab Me Now (English Edition) Kindle-edition". Now I know the Kindle is loaded down with DRM and I don't have a Kindle but other ebook reader. If I buy this, do I get a regular EPUB version or a Kindle locked-down version?
@@renhoeknl it doesn’t have DRM. Most kindle things do, but you can switch off DRM, so I did. Or you can wait and get it from Apple Books or the google play store when that becomes available.
One wonderful thing if your book is successful and sells lots of copies is that companies might offer to do the work of publishing for you and give you a forward. That would cut down on the effort. The other side of that is they might expect you to go on book signings. Terry Pratchett produced an interesting book that includes something on that. Take lots of ice and painkilling ointment.
As a career writer: I'm glad this came together relatively smoothly for you. I'd also like to add this: It's 100% OK to write the one novel you need to write, and then let it go. Writing is not a life sentence.
Do you think if someone creates a run-on sentence that covers the entirety of several books, and then the author dies abruptly, that it does, in fact, become a life sentence? 🤔
I had a student who wrote stories that way, in one run-on sentence. 😅😂 I felt quite accomplished when I taught him to write three paragraphs without a run-on sentence. 😂
😂 Haha I love this! I can't tell you how much Jill has made me laugh and brightened my days with her funny videos so I'm beyond excited for her book! I won't be able to pre-order but can't wait to get it in February! 🤗💗 📖
"Words are finite. Eventually you have written down all of the words. So you don't need to write anymore." - Jill Bearup (B&B Best Selling Author) Until people start demanding a sequel. Sequel is not happening, until you forget how hard the first one was. Kind of like kids that way. Congratulations. I'm excited for the hard cover.
I also want a sequel, but I am prepared to wait years, or even leave this life with that one wish unfulfilled! 😂 Besides, at this point, nothing can stop the fanfiction
20:14 I mean, if it stays in Barns & Noble best sellers for a week, a streaming service will want to cash in on the popularity and make a live action adaptation and a animated series. You'll then have to fight them to give the characters proper armors.
It always feels unnecessary and like it’s distracting from the story to me. Like I don’t need to know the details that’s weird. Just like I wouldn’t want the details from my friends or family. Just super awkward and weird. If I don’t want to see or hear it from a friend I don’t want to see or hear it from a character.
Bc the story kinda closed with no cliff hangers from the sorts except the prospect of magic powers, and idk if there is any more tropes to use for a sequel- that would work. They would probably have a child, maybe the new main character.
Jill somthing that might have slipped your mind... (unless you work in publishing or a librarian you would not know about) You are meant to send 2 copies of your book to The British Library, National Library of Wales and National Library of Scotland for them to keep for copywrite storage. As a librarian very well done in meeting this criteria in life - not many do
@@ulfjohnsen6203 The last time I read about this law was back in 1999 - in the first week of library school - if I remember correctly it is anything published by a British author and has an ISBN In the UK, it's every publisher's obligation to send at least one copy (normally two (one is kept forever while the second can be lent out to the reading room)) of a published book, free of charge, to the British Library. This has been in English law for printed books and papers since 1662 (and for electronic publications since 2013).
The nice thing about selling translation rights to publish translations is that it isn't your problem. If traditional publishers in other languages think it will sell well in their language, they will come to you to buy those rights and the advertising and translation costs for the book in that language comes out of their pocket. If they're wrong, that their problem and not yours.
exactly, came here to say that. have been pestering in comments, like, 'Jill, i want to translate your book, how do we proceed', and only now realised, that, in fact, she is innocent in that matter. ok, i will now go and write 1 more comment on translation. we just need her bank account number, where to transfer money, and, how much, and done. def, all that myst be in legalese, but that's the essence.
@@pirateyarn6331 true. except when readers are in trade, then they can even distinguish between bad text, bad translation, and bad editing. but most readers just get feeling 'bad book' and that's it. possible exception with already established and loved authors, when new but bad translations appear (you cannot imagine what some butchers did to Gerry Durrell, Rex Stout and even Stephen King here), then i read those, and translating back into English in my head -- usually bad translation is word to word, too literal, and sometimes wrong words, still understandable meaning. but when first impression is ruined, it is ruined forever.
I agree that fighting 1 horse-sized duck would be preferable to fighting 100 duck-sized horses, however, having been up close and personal with a pet duck, I confess that the prospect of facing a giant, aggressive one is...a little terrifying. Our tame, friendly, smol duck swallows mice whole, loves to eat small snakes, and inflicts "love bites" hard enough to leave a mark/break the skin. An angry/defensive giant duck would be a a formidable foe indeed!
Reading this as a Tahoe local where the Canadian “Air Force” is here most of the year makes these “murder chickens” even more terrifying. Canadian Geese are the most aggressive Canadians. Full stop.😅
@@caitlinhanson8631 The only reason I would choose the 1 giant duck is because I would rather face 1 foe than 100. It seems like it would be easier to run/hide/escape from 1 than 100! Well, it also seemed like 100 tiny but ferocious warhorses would be able to inflict quite a bit of damage...
I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy the experience of being an author 😔. For what it's worth, I think your story was excellent and I found myself very invested in Rosamund's adventure as well as Caroline's. If you do walk away from professional writing for good, know that you conquered it 😊. Thank you for sharing this story with us 😊
I’m not just surprised, but stunned that you remain so active with CFS. My fifth grade teacher had to retire after her diagnosis and I’m not sure she ever got it under control. So congratulations on your success, and I wish you many more years of smacking people with fake stage weapons.
Well, you never really know, of course. Few mothers are keen on getting another bundle of joy right after giving birth to one, but give it a few months/years... Not all mothers, of course, and that's fine, too, but a significantly higher number than in the delivery room.
As an Aussie, thanks for the warning about Amazon charging $25 over the RRP! UPDATE: As of 2pm on the 21st of November, Amazon Australia is showing the paperback for AU$30.79 :)
Something to be said about publishing your 2nd book... Half the trouble of snagging a publisher (without them taking all possible profits) is proving that you know how to write a book that sells. So by doing all of the work yourself on the first book, and assuming you get good sales (and why wouldn't you?!?), then you will be able to go to a publisher, show them your numbers, and actually get decent terms and rates. So by doing all the leg work yourself on the first book you will be positioned nicely to NEVER HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN. And that is a positive to look forward to if you ever do make a 2nd book.
I love absolutely everything about this. Everything. Your dry humour, your sass, your care for every question, it all feels genuine and heartfelt. All the best to you.
I completely understand that writing a sequel novel would be a circle of hell and support you stopping while you're ahead, but I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't watch more of the shorts. A sequel shorts series sounds absolutely amazing.
I could do that! That would be a fantastic compromise! We get more Story, but Jill doesn't have to deal with Writing A Book! Assuming inspiration strikes, of course. And not to worry about Trends Dying. Caroline & Rosamund have entered our hearts, much like a girl & a wardrobe, or a boy with a lightning scar. We would gladly wait years, and still be here for it!!
Bummed you hated becoming an author because that means there wont be a sequel but i am very glad you did the thing because we get to enjoy the fruits of your labour ❤
I'm not a hoodie person, but I endeavor to buy a "Not Actually Armor" t-shirt. Personally, I would find that funny. Also a "Could Be Worse" coffee mug because that is how I feel while drinking my morning coffee.
Back when I wrote a lot (mostly TTRPG stuff), I used to say, "I don't like writing. I like *having written*." You seem like a kindred soul in this regard. Enjoy the having-written stage, best-selling author Jill Bearup!
1:45 "I hope you enjoy the rest of this video it does get a little unhinged" I don't think anyone who has seen any of your other videos would be surprised that it gets a little unhinged and we love you for it.
I am so excited to read this book! Also, the mishap with the Australian price is so typical it's beyond funny. For some reason American corporations seem to think we live in a black hole and they need to charge three times a reasonable price to make the effort with it 🙄
Amazon decided that what Australians really needed was a paperback imported from Japan instead of just…printed in Australia. But I think it has mostly sorted itself now.
But for some reason buying Anime Blurays from Australia is cheaper than buying them in the US, while living in the US. I do it all the time and is specifically why I have a region free player ;)
1. You are amazing and inspiring! 2. Regarding Audible: something Brandon Sanderson said about them really stuck in my mind - that Audible was paying way below "industry standard" to authors unless they were extremely popular at time of publishing. So with his "extra" books (that weren't contracted to Tor) he put the audio versions out through Spotify, Speechify, and 2 different audiofiles through downloads in the Backerkit emails
Came here to say this too! According to Sanderson, Audible has such a stranglehold on digital audiobooks that they pay terribly. Publishing through other platforms like Spotify or Speechify is not just good for giving readers choices, but also for encouraging some healthy competition.
"Do you remember The Magician's Nephew? Fledge?" 1. Yes, of course, it is my favorite Chronicles of Narnia book and my favorite book in general when I was a kid 2. I respect you so much.
The Chronicles of Narnia was and is my favorite book series. LWW was my favorite book out of the series. 😄😊I always love it when people recognize my favorite books of all time. 😄
Your chaotic success is inspiring. I’m chaotic I want to be an author. I always thought I couldn’t because I don’t know how. You getting to be able to become a bestselling author (!!!) without knowing anything about the business makes me so happy
you forgot the third category of prospect, which is the secure prospect, as in, "I've locked in the commitment for you to take my money." congratulations on the bestseller status.
Speaking as a professional (technical) writer - yeah, that process sounds about right. Including the benefits of making a promise to someone and having a deadline.
I guess there will not be a full musical adaptation, but you could always convert one of the shorts A story about Hugo to Jeff Wayne's Forever Autumn, the Justin Hayward version - tissues included or The Baron Mabry argument to the tune Carl Orff - O Fortuna - though a bit dramatic
I'm quite excited. I stumbled upon the long form one woman show version a little over an hour ago, and as the child of an author and avid reader, found it first hilarious, then gripping! I proceeded to explore your channel a little. In addition to helping my mom both traditionally publish, and self publish a few books, my brother is a lifelong medieval reenactor, my sister the costume maker, just joined a sword-fight performance group, and most mind blowing of all to me, I have CFS too! I dont normally message random internet peopel and say "Hey look how many ways our life experiences intersect!" but there it is. I am so impressed that you have been able to have a family, a youtube career, an expertise, and write and self publish a book. (I did a book selling Facebook event once, and that 2 hours landed me in bed for two weeks, lol!) I'm so happy for you, may your launch be a grande success 🎉
Will be preordering the book presently. I am as you say, *invested*. And as a side note I 100% lived the joy happiness and relief of no longer having to plan a wedding. 😂 glad you’re enjoying that feeling now.
As someone who plans to publish someday, thank you for going through the nitty-gritty of who you hired, what they did, and what it cost. Figuring out what that process should look like is A Process ™ all by itself, and I appreciate getting a look inside the ugly bits. Also, congratulations!!! You did the thing!!
I love how the closed captioning translated disparate tasks as desperate tasks, and thought "how appropriate". Congrats on getting the book to this stage -- that's an amazing feat. Best of luck with the launch. I can't wait to get my pre-order.
CONGRATS!!! How exciting!! I'm 400 pages into my sequal now and this is inspires me to keep going and improve the first book. I can't wait to order your book and give it 5 stars 😁
First of all: Jill, you are amazing! Thank you so much for doing this for us! And for doing it in such a short amount of time!! Second, please take care of yourself. Don't burn yourself out doing things your fans think they want. What we want is _you_. Your creativity, your spark, your wry sense of humor. We love the idea of having all of this in a book we can read over and over, but in the end, if we have to choose between No-Book-but-Happy-Alive-Jill and Book-but-Tired/Dead-Jill, we would much rather have you alive ❤ Hardback & Audiobook: I feel like the progression I've seen with other Indie authors is: ebook; 2-6 months later, paperback; 2-6 months after that, audiobook; fancy-schmancy hardcover last. By which I mean: If you need to take a break for a couple of months after the paperback release before you tackle anything else, please do that. We would much rather have you alive, functioning, and in one piece!!!
I'm a warm prospect for the book, but a hot prospect for your videos. And I mean that in the most respectful and non onerous way. Your presentation and good humor (especially) keep me watching.
Congratulations! I can't wait to read the book myself! I have yet to see an aphorism about writing that's more true than: "Writing is easy! All you do is stare at a blank piece of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead!"
Has Caroline started work on the screenplay yet? Have they sought her opinion on casting? Congratulations again. It sounds exhausting and I'm glad the finish line is in sight.
Oo i love audiobooks, i listen to them in the bath! I'm ordering a just stab me now hoodie for my friend for Christmas as when we were in secondary school we would dramatically yell that during PE lessons!
YES, that's the way to go. Concrats to the bestseller! When I selfpublished my first book everything went wrong. And people asked me why are you so relaxed. Cause honestly I expected it. I told them it's a trial book. So what ever happens happens. Better now than if it really matters to me. AMAZON will probably mess up literally anything they can. My book got published as ebook was live 30 minutes and then vanished entirely from the site only to surface 24 h later and the support couldn't explain it. It was never gone according to them. No worries, what ever will go wrong all be allright in the end.
The intermittent book sounds like typical cloud issues - server A gets the book immediately, but server B has to copy it across from server A, and some way down the list, server N only learns the book exists when it updates from server K. So which server you get directed to will determine whether you see the book yet or not. And then an intermediate relay decides that its seeing a lot of requests for that particular page, so, rather than creating all that additional traffic requesting the same page again and again, it simply caches a copy of whichever version it happens to be pointed at at the time... Basically, the book is on some parts of the system, but it takes time for that information to get updated across the entire system, and potentially even more time for all the outdated copies scattered across the internet to get replaced. The idea is that everything will be right once it settles down, so it's okay for things to be a bit weird in the short term.
Genuinely I think you are amazing. It's clear you put a lot of care and work into this and it takes a really strong person to stick to this big of a project. I can't wait to read this you should be really proud!
Thank F (no pun intended) there's no graphic scenes 🙏 I'm not able to read books with overt ~ scenes ~ because they make me physically ill and cause me huge anxiety (especially if they appear without warning) so I'm very glad I'll be able to read this one! (nothing wrong with people that enjoy reading books with adult scenes, I just *can't* read them as an individual and getting literally jumpscared by said scenes upsets me for days and is jot pleasant)
Congratulations on your “Best Selling Writer” status. I’ve pre-ordered on amazon already and I’m thoroughly looking forward to reading it. Nice one girl you rock!
I kinda understand Jills reason for the name change. And still, personally I'd have preferred "one crisis at a time". For me the name belongs with the shorts (because it developed during those, from part of the story) and therefor also with the book. 😅
I didn't know you too have Chronic Fatigue- please do take any naps you feel like having, you probably already know how good it is for us to nap when we need it. So very happy for you and I already ordered my copy of the book! I shall also get the audiobook because I love audiobooks and how you acted out the original shorts.
FYI: just take my money! Honestly writing and editing a book is exhausting, well done you, remember to take some you time. I’m looking forward to the book.
Jill, thank-you for all of your hard work (that you didn't want to do) for our benefit. I also appreciate all of your candour and honesty about the process. Unfortunately, didn't get to see all of the shorts, and most likely will miss some of the re-runs, so I fully intend to buy this as soon as it becomes available on Amazon in Canada!
Jill, You are absolutely amazing! Your self-publishing journey is inspiring. I love the video shorts and I will be ordering a hardcopy of Just Stab Me Now in a few days. (I think I am on my umpteenth time watching the shorts.) I think all of us are forever grateful for the time and energy you have put in. A thought, if I might. Maybe have a few signed hardcopies for sale in your merch section? Charge an extra premium on them before sending them out?
One duck sized horse is going to be a serious opponent for a human. It can walk, it can swim, it can fly, there is no getting away from it! That beak is going to inflict some serious damage and it might be able to swallow a smallish human whole. One hundred duck sized horses on the other hand will be able to inflict minimal damage through kicks, you can avoid them by ... stepping up on a chair. And they should be easily dispatched one at a time with your swords.
As far as translation goes I would seriously keep the most common languages (of your audience) on the table spanish French, Italian, etc. When it comes to [chinese] Kanji while each dialect is vocally different the written words/symbols are mostly universal. Bringing Mandarin, Cantonese, Hmoung, as well as other asian/oriental regions/countries under one written language umbrella.
Just because I needed to go see where the book was at now in the best-sellers list at B&N, it is, at time of writing, #5 in the Bestsellings books and #2 in the paperback bestselling!!!
:places final nails in the coffin of hopes for a series: All I can say now is, Thank you! Thank you! *Thank you* from the bottom of my text-based heart, for taking up the suggestion and persevering through to an actual novel!
Congratulations on doing the thing! I have no doubt it will be a big hit. And thank you for your total honesty and transparency throughout this process. I am now debating if I want to share this with a friend who is an aspiring author/self-publisher. I don't want to discourage her, but I don't want her going in blind, either...
Don’t mind me as I binge the fantasy heroine shorts again in anticipation 😂 Also, Jill, you’re an absolute doll and I’m so excited to read this book you didn’t intend on writing. Thank you for being open to your audience’s desires and please do not feel obligated to write any more novels for our sakes - do what Jill wants to do!❤
Just wanted to say I'm so freaking proud of you. Been watching you for a few years now and it is amazing where this channel has ended up taking you. 100% getting the paperback, just waiting till payday at the end of the week!
Having been here since Stuff You Like on Channel Awesome, the last few years have been a crazy ride to watch, and I can't even imagine living it. Good luck getting everything tied off and back to doing what you love. Also, having read a lot of 2000s' era fanfic, so many things make sense :D (honestly, I kind of miss those author notes)
I am a huge fan of Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus in the Pink Panther series..... This is great!!!! I had no idea book launches were so engaging. Just remember, "In Every day and in every way, I'm getting better and better". | Honestly very delighted with your success.
Thanks for writing this. I'm planning on getting this for my sister's birthday in April. I'm also planning on getting a copy for myself. Who knows? Maybe I'll finally get off my rump and actually finish one of the three novel ideas I've had in my head for years. I'm happy that you've made it through this with your humor intact. No need for a sequel here. :)
Many other people send out a limited number of ARCs because many asking just want a free book. With the size of your Patreon, I don't think you need to send out more.
@@JillBearup Usually, the idea behind ARCs is that they perform functions intended to benefit the publisher: 1. a group of final proofreaders to catch any last typos; 2. a test audience to a provide last chance to find and fix any gaping plotholes or other problems with the book before it's too late and the book is in general circulation with readers hating it (sort of like test screening a movie or the old theatre tradition of the play or musical playing in small cities before the big London or Broadway opening); and 3. a group of early readers to do pre-release reviews to get the word out and help hype the book on the reader review sites. Frankly, I don't think you need any of that. Otherwise, ARCs are mainly used to bring in a bit of early cash (by selling them often at a premium for the chance to read early -- Baen Books, for example, sells eArcs for U$15 about six months before the books come out as about $7 ebooks.) Or as contest prizes on author websites and so forth. The rest as DanMackison said is mostly people scrounging free books...
I just wanted you to know: -Your book arrived today. -I opened the packaging at 4:30 PM. -It is now 8:30 PM, and I just finished the last page. -Your book is now resting proudly on the special shelf reserved for my very favorites. :) Thank you.
Thank you so much for making this book for us even though it was Not Fun for you. Chronic fatigue makes everything so much harder (chronic pain person here, with a side order of fatigue - I can sympathise!), and I think with as much other Life™ going on as you have, I'd have keeled over and surrendered months ago. If nothing else, I hope your festive season is another oasis of responsibility-free bliss and you get to spend it doing whatever restores your soul 💜 PS if I already pre-ordered the ebook and will likely get the paperback, does that technically make me a white hot prospect?
Jill ! I , and im sure lots of other people, are really impressed with what you have achieved! I hope you are doing well, can't wait to get my hands on the book and read it! Congrats!
Book links available here: books2read.com/juststabmenow
This got quite involved 😁 Hope you’re all well!
List of people, for your general information:
EDITORS:
Annie Percik: alobear.co.uk/
Bella Woods: www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01580a3d8d5f74208b
Stephanie Eagleson: www.eaglesonediting.com/
Typesetting: Libris at oncapublishing.com
Cover design: Scott Perry artforhire.com
ISBN: Paperback: 978-1-7394319-1-4
Aww, it's not gonna arrive in time for Christmas...
Oh well, I guess it'll be a Valentine's Day gift to myself.
(Don't care if I'm single or not, imma still keep it.)
[QUESTION] I clicked your link to get the ebook version, however I get on a page for "Just Stab Me Now (English Edition) Kindle-edition". Now I know the Kindle is loaded down with DRM and I don't have a Kindle but other ebook reader. If I buy this, do I get a regular EPUB version or a Kindle locked-down version?
@@renhoeknl it doesn’t have DRM. Most kindle things do, but you can switch off DRM, so I did. Or you can wait and get it from Apple Books or the google play store when that becomes available.
One wonderful thing if your book is successful and sells lots of copies is that companies might offer to do the work of publishing for you and give you a forward. That would cut down on the effort.
The other side of that is they might expect you to go on book signings. Terry Pratchett produced an interesting book that includes something on that. Take lots of ice and painkilling ointment.
Amazon is still convinced I pre-ordered on sep 30 - we'll see what happens.
As a career writer: I'm glad this came together relatively smoothly for you. I'd also like to add this: It's 100% OK to write the one novel you need to write, and then let it go. Writing is not a life sentence.
@@Ahrpigithe way most do it, anyway.
@@Ahrpigi If you're doing it right, yes.
@@Ahrpigi Oh the Punamity!
Do you think if someone creates a run-on sentence that covers the entirety of several books, and then the author dies abruptly, that it does, in fact, become a life sentence? 🤔
I had a student who wrote stories that way, in one run-on sentence. 😅😂 I felt quite accomplished when I taught him to write three paragraphs without a run-on sentence. 😂
Sounds like the start of a book:
"Jill didn't mean to become a best selling author."
😂 Haha I love this! I can't tell you how much Jill has made me laugh and brightened my days with her funny videos so I'm beyond excited for her book! I won't be able to pre-order but can't wait to get it in February! 🤗💗 📖
At this point since "just stab me now" is already taken "one crisis at a time" is perfect for the biography which will inevitably start with that line
As someone who works with authors, this is NOT the most chaotic indie book launch I've ever seen. Not by a long shot. You're doing fine.
That was my impression as well, but I only know authors.
Thanks for your assessment.
Is it spicy? No, just tastes like regular paper
If you ask nicely maybe you can get them to add a dash of hot-sauce to the ink? 🤣
And the mice nibbling through the video tape said the book was better.
😂😂😂
not a chile paper then?
@@isaacanderson6806😂😂😂
"Words are finite. Eventually you have written down all of the words.
So you don't need to write anymore." - Jill Bearup (B&B Best Selling Author)
Until people start demanding a sequel.
Sequel is not happening, until you forget how hard the first one was. Kind of like kids that way.
Congratulations.
I'm excited for the hard cover.
"Of the making of many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh" -Ecclesiastes 12:12
@@adamn8156 I've already pre-ordered your book, now I want a sequel.😆
I also want a sequel, but I am prepared to wait years, or even leave this life with that one wish unfulfilled! 😂
Besides, at this point, nothing can stop the fanfiction
20:14 I mean, if it stays in Barns & Noble best sellers for a week, a streaming service will want to cash in on the popularity and make a live action adaptation and a animated series.
You'll then have to fight them to give the characters proper armors.
She'll then have to fight them to avoid Mary Sue girlbosses.
The best part will be where they set it all up as big-budget streaming versions... of the original shorts.
@@walkir2662Or casting a 20 year old as Rosamund.
Actually laughed out loud 🤣
And then she has to put Rosamund in the just stab me now category of an armour review video 😂
As someone who often specifically searches for spicy fantasy: I am TRHILLED that it is in no way explicit!
Yeah, the title of this video scared me for a minute! Nothing against spicy books but I'm glad that this one isn't
I like spice in my fiction, but i appreciate having a choice if i do fancy having no spice (and not having surprise spice when i expected none)
It always feels unnecessary and like it’s distracting from the story to me. Like I don’t need to know the details that’s weird. Just like I wouldn’t want the details from my friends or family. Just super awkward and weird. If I don’t want to see or hear it from a friend I don’t want to see or hear it from a character.
I wouldn't mind if it was spicy but I think the overall style of this book/narrative works fine without it.
I agree. Both are good, but sometimes it’s nice to have the focus on the story rather than other things.
Jill, you're really the best.
You didnt have to give us everything we want, but you did.
And for that we are eternally grateful.
Well, not everyone got everything they want, apparently. (No sequel, no animated or musical version.) But still, pretty good.
That sounds a bit spoilt , but I get it😁
And like, I like writing and wonder what she could have done anyway
Bc the story kinda closed with no cliff hangers from the sorts except the prospect of magic powers, and idk if there is any more tropes to use for a sequel- that would work.
They would probably have a child, maybe the new main character.
Jill somthing that might have slipped your mind... (unless you work in publishing or a librarian you would not know about)
You are meant to send 2 copies of your book to The British Library, National Library of Wales and National Library of Scotland for them to keep for copywrite storage.
As a librarian very well done in meeting this criteria in life - not many do
Isn't this rule just for anything pulished in the UK?
The Library of Congress would also like a copy or two.
@@ulfjohnsen6203 The last time I read about this law was back in 1999 - in the first week of library school - if I remember correctly it is anything published by a British author and has an ISBN
In the UK, it's every publisher's obligation to send at least one copy (normally two (one is kept forever while the second can be lent out to the reading room)) of a published book, free of charge, to the British Library. This has been in English law for printed books and papers since 1662 (and for electronic publications since 2013).
Tom Scott recently did a video here on TH-cam about that
@@ulfjohnsen6203 it is almost everything book wise with a ISBN
The nice thing about selling translation rights to publish translations is that it isn't your problem. If traditional publishers in other languages think it will sell well in their language, they will come to you to buy those rights and the advertising and translation costs for the book in that language comes out of their pocket. If they're wrong, that their problem and not yours.
exactly, came here to say that. have been pestering in comments, like, 'Jill, i want to translate your book, how do we proceed', and only now realised, that, in fact, she is innocent in that matter. ok, i will now go and write 1 more comment on translation. we just need her bank account number, where to transfer money, and, how much, and done. def, all that myst be in legalese, but that's the essence.
Except, readers will associate a bad translation with the author, not the publisher.
@@pirateyarn6331 true. except when readers are in trade, then they can even distinguish between bad text, bad translation, and bad editing. but most readers just get feeling 'bad book' and that's it. possible exception with already established and loved authors, when new but bad translations appear (you cannot imagine what some butchers did to Gerry Durrell, Rex Stout and even Stephen King here), then i read those, and translating back into English in my head -- usually bad translation is word to word, too literal, and sometimes wrong words, still understandable meaning. but when first impression is ruined, it is ruined forever.
I agree that fighting 1 horse-sized duck would be preferable to fighting 100 duck-sized horses, however, having been up close and personal with a pet duck, I confess that the prospect of facing a giant, aggressive one is...a little terrifying. Our tame, friendly, smol duck swallows mice whole, loves to eat small snakes, and inflicts "love bites" hard enough to leave a mark/break the skin. An angry/defensive giant duck would be a a formidable foe indeed!
The prospect of all that delicious duck fat would be an incentive, but of course we’re getting near a duck big enough to eat humans…
Reading this as a Tahoe local where the Canadian “Air Force” is here most of the year makes these “murder chickens” even more terrifying. Canadian Geese are the most aggressive Canadians. Full stop.😅
Having owned ducks, I would 100% rather fight 100 duck sized horses😅
@@caitlinhanson8631 The only reason I would choose the 1 giant duck is because I would rather face 1 foe than 100. It seems like it would be easier to run/hide/escape from 1 than 100! Well, it also seemed like 100 tiny but ferocious warhorses would be able to inflict quite a bit of damage...
@@TAHOEkaleidonaut Oh, for sure!!
I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy the experience of being an author 😔.
For what it's worth, I think your story was excellent and I found myself very invested in Rosamund's adventure as well as Caroline's.
If you do walk away from professional writing for good, know that you conquered it 😊.
Thank you for sharing this story with us 😊
I’m not just surprised, but stunned that you remain so active with CFS. My fifth grade teacher had to retire after her diagnosis and I’m not sure she ever got it under control. So congratulations on your success, and I wish you many more years of smacking people with fake stage weapons.
"You're getting all the things you want. Just chaoticaly." That's a description of this entire channel. I mean that in the best of ways.
The manic look in Jill's eyes when she says "will there be a sequel?" tells you everything you need to know.
"Just End me, please" is what those eyes said
Great title for the sequel.
The manic look in her eyes for pretty much the entire video made it clear that question didn't need to be asked... ;)
Well, you never really know, of course. Few mothers are keen on getting another bundle of joy right after giving birth to one, but give it a few months/years... Not all mothers, of course, and that's fine, too, but a significantly higher number than in the delivery room.
@@barvdw a fair point, yes.
As an Aussie, thanks for the warning about Amazon charging $25 over the RRP!
UPDATE: As of 2pm on the 21st of November, Amazon Australia is showing the paperback for AU$30.79 :)
"you're getting all the things you want, just chaotically" is my new slogan.
Something to be said about publishing your 2nd book...
Half the trouble of snagging a publisher (without them taking all possible profits) is proving that you know how to write a book that sells. So by doing all of the work yourself on the first book, and assuming you get good sales (and why wouldn't you?!?), then you will be able to go to a publisher, show them your numbers, and actually get decent terms and rates. So by doing all the leg work yourself on the first book you will be positioned nicely to NEVER HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN. And that is a positive to look forward to if you ever do make a 2nd book.
I love absolutely everything about this. Everything. Your dry humour, your sass, your care for every question, it all feels genuine and heartfelt. All the best to you.
I completely understand that writing a sequel novel would be a circle of hell and support you stopping while you're ahead, but I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't watch more of the shorts. A sequel shorts series sounds absolutely amazing.
I could do that! That would be a fantastic compromise! We get more Story, but Jill doesn't have to deal with Writing A Book!
Assuming inspiration strikes, of course.
And not to worry about Trends Dying. Caroline & Rosamund have entered our hearts, much like a girl & a wardrobe, or a boy with a lightning scar. We would gladly wait years, and still be here for it!!
A sequel series featuring Rosamund's children!
Bummed you hated becoming an author because that means there wont be a sequel but i am very glad you did the thing because we get to enjoy the fruits of your labour ❤
I'm not a hoodie person, but I endeavor to buy a "Not Actually Armor" t-shirt. Personally, I would find that funny. Also a "Could Be Worse" coffee mug because that is how I feel while drinking my morning coffee.
Back when I wrote a lot (mostly TTRPG stuff), I used to say, "I don't like writing. I like *having written*." You seem like a kindred soul in this regard. Enjoy the having-written stage, best-selling author Jill Bearup!
1:45 "I hope you enjoy the rest of this video it does get a little unhinged" I don't think anyone who has seen any of your other videos would be surprised that it gets a little unhinged and we love you for it.
I am so excited to read this book! Also, the mishap with the Australian price is so typical it's beyond funny. For some reason American corporations seem to think we live in a black hole and they need to charge three times a reasonable price to make the effort with it 🙄
Amazon decided that what Australians really needed was a paperback imported from Japan instead of just…printed in Australia. But I think it has mostly sorted itself now.
But for some reason buying Anime Blurays from Australia is cheaper than buying them in the US, while living in the US.
I do it all the time and is specifically why I have a region free player ;)
1. You are amazing and inspiring!
2. Regarding Audible: something Brandon Sanderson said about them really stuck in my mind - that Audible was paying way below "industry standard" to authors unless they were extremely popular at time of publishing. So with his "extra" books (that weren't contracted to Tor) he put the audio versions out through Spotify, Speechify, and 2 different audiofiles through downloads in the Backerkit emails
Came here to say this too! According to Sanderson, Audible has such a stranglehold on digital audiobooks that they pay terribly. Publishing through other platforms like Spotify or Speechify is not just good for giving readers choices, but also for encouraging some healthy competition.
Jane Austin didn't expect her books to get movie adaptations either. You never know.
"Do you remember The Magician's Nephew? Fledge?"
1. Yes, of course, it is my favorite Chronicles of Narnia book and my favorite book in general when I was a kid
2. I respect you so much.
The Chronicles of Narnia was and is my favorite book series. LWW was my favorite book out of the series. 😄😊I always love it when people recognize my favorite books of all time. 😄
My husband and I knew we were on a good path when we each brought a set of The Chronicles of Narnia to our first apartment.
@@christajennings3828 Ditto. Once we finally combined everything, we even ended with 3 copies of some of the books.
Magician’s Nephew is my favourite too! Do you have a favourite quote?
Can't wait to spring this on my bookclub! Usually whoever picks the next book keeps it a secret, but I did tell my grandmother and she was intrigued.
Good idea. Thanks
That red hoodie is straight up a Christmas sweater - captures the festive season perfectly!
Your chaotic success is inspiring.
I’m chaotic I want to be an author.
I always thought I couldn’t because I don’t know how.
You getting to be able to become a bestselling author (!!!) without knowing anything about the business makes me so happy
you forgot the third category of prospect, which is the secure prospect, as in, "I've locked in the commitment for you to take my money." congratulations on the bestseller status.
Speaking as a professional (technical) writer - yeah, that process sounds about right. Including the benefits of making a promise to someone and having a deadline.
As for the "pay in money or time" thing you rationalised the cost with, there is an old saying "Cheap, Good or Quick. You get to pick two of them"
I am SO happy for you Jill! You’ve worked so hard and definitely deserve this success, Can’t wait to read
I didn't know you had chronic fatigue! I hope being self-employed and not dealing with clients synchronously is working well for you
I guess there will not be a full musical adaptation, but you could always convert one of the shorts
A story about Hugo to Jeff Wayne's Forever Autumn, the Justin Hayward version - tissues included
or
The Baron Mabry argument to the tune Carl Orff - O Fortuna - though a bit dramatic
I'm quite excited. I stumbled upon the long form one woman show version a little over an hour ago, and as the child of an author and avid reader, found it first hilarious, then gripping!
I proceeded to explore your channel a little. In addition to helping my mom both traditionally publish, and self publish a few books, my brother is a lifelong medieval reenactor, my sister the costume maker, just joined a sword-fight performance group, and most mind blowing of all to me, I have CFS too!
I dont normally message random internet peopel and say "Hey look how many ways our life experiences intersect!" but there it is.
I am so impressed that you have been able to have a family, a youtube career, an expertise, and write and self publish a book. (I did a book selling Facebook event once, and that 2 hours landed me in bed for two weeks, lol!) I'm so happy for you, may your launch be a grande success 🎉
You should sell signed copies together with a cheeseboard with the sword lady book logo on it, and a dagger-shaped cheeseknife.
Or, a knife shape that actually works for cheese
@@derschwartzadder I see your point, but there should be a dagger in the set somewhere. Maybe as a bookmark?
I WILL BUY THIS !!! 🧀
Aand we can have a whole NEW set of videos explaining the process for making THIS happen, (rubs hands together). I would buy it.
😂
Will be preordering the book presently. I am as you say, *invested*.
And as a side note I 100% lived the joy happiness and relief of no longer having to plan a wedding. 😂 glad you’re enjoying that feeling now.
As someone who plans to publish someday, thank you for going through the nitty-gritty of who you hired, what they did, and what it cost. Figuring out what that process should look like is A Process ™ all by itself, and I appreciate getting a look inside the ugly bits.
Also, congratulations!!! You did the thing!!
I love how the closed captioning translated disparate tasks as desperate tasks, and thought "how appropriate". Congrats on getting the book to this stage -- that's an amazing feat. Best of luck with the launch. I can't wait to get my pre-order.
CONGRATS!!! How exciting!! I'm 400 pages into my sequal now and this is inspires me to keep going and improve the first book. I can't wait to order your book and give it 5 stars 😁
It's catchy and quite descriptive! I mean if one is grading Armor, the disdain is evident in a 'Just stab me now!' rating. Love your work, Jill!
Congratulations on the release and the success.
Vote for a sequel if sales reach a million copies.
First of all:
Jill, you are amazing!
Thank you so much for doing this for us!
And for doing it in such a short amount of time!!
Second, please take care of yourself. Don't burn yourself out doing things your fans think they want. What we want is _you_. Your creativity, your spark, your wry sense of humor. We love the idea of having all of this in a book we can read over and over, but in the end, if we have to choose between No-Book-but-Happy-Alive-Jill and Book-but-Tired/Dead-Jill, we would much rather have you alive ❤
Hardback & Audiobook: I feel like the progression I've seen with other Indie authors is: ebook; 2-6 months later, paperback; 2-6 months after that, audiobook; fancy-schmancy hardcover last.
By which I mean:
If you need to take a break for a couple of months after the paperback release before you tackle anything else, please do that. We would much rather have you alive, functioning, and in one piece!!!
I'm a warm prospect for the book, but a hot prospect for your videos. And I mean that in the most respectful and non onerous way. Your presentation and good humor (especially) keep me watching.
Congratulations! I can't wait to read the book myself!
I have yet to see an aphorism about writing that's more true than:
"Writing is easy! All you do is stare at a blank piece of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead!"
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Love your content, love the story, love you. Love that I can watch your content with my kids. I will buy the book in every format possible.
Has Caroline started work on the screenplay yet? Have they sought her opinion on casting?
Congratulations again. It sounds exhausting and I'm glad the finish line is in sight.
Oo i love audiobooks, i listen to them in the bath! I'm ordering a just stab me now hoodie for my friend for Christmas as when we were in secondary school we would dramatically yell that during PE lessons!
Storytel is a basically Swedish audible (but they do ebooks too)
Great to hear that an audio book read by the author is coming 😀 🎉
I read most of my favorite sci fi and fantasy adult novels as a teenager. some were spicy. Very few books are truly not for teens.
YES, that's the way to go. Concrats to the bestseller! When I selfpublished my first book everything went wrong. And people asked me why are you so relaxed. Cause honestly I expected it. I told them it's a trial book. So what ever happens happens. Better now than if it really matters to me. AMAZON will probably mess up literally anything they can. My book got published as ebook was live 30 minutes and then vanished entirely from the site only to surface 24 h later and the support couldn't explain it. It was never gone according to them. No worries, what ever will go wrong all be allright in the end.
The intermittent book sounds like typical cloud issues - server A gets the book immediately, but server B has to copy it across from server A, and some way down the list, server N only learns the book exists when it updates from server K. So which server you get directed to will determine whether you see the book yet or not. And then an intermediate relay decides that its seeing a lot of requests for that particular page, so, rather than creating all that additional traffic requesting the same page again and again, it simply caches a copy of whichever version it happens to be pointed at at the time...
Basically, the book is on some parts of the system, but it takes time for that information to get updated across the entire system, and potentially even more time for all the outdated copies scattered across the internet to get replaced. The idea is that everything will be right once it settles down, so it's okay for things to be a bit weird in the short term.
This is the best representation of this concept I have ever seen. I have been giggling over the snarky "co-worker" banter all day between them.
Genuinely I think you are amazing. It's clear you put a lot of care and work into this and it takes a really strong person to stick to this big of a project. I can't wait to read this you should be really proud!
Thank F (no pun intended) there's no graphic scenes 🙏 I'm not able to read books with overt ~ scenes ~ because they make me physically ill and cause me huge anxiety (especially if they appear without warning) so I'm very glad I'll be able to read this one! (nothing wrong with people that enjoy reading books with adult scenes, I just *can't* read them as an individual and getting literally jumpscared by said scenes upsets me for days and is jot pleasant)
Congratulations on your “Best Selling Writer” status. I’ve pre-ordered on amazon already and I’m thoroughly looking forward to reading it. Nice one girl you rock!
I kinda understand Jills reason for the name change. And still, personally I'd have preferred "one crisis at a time". For me the name belongs with the shorts (because it developed during those, from part of the story) and therefor also with the book. 😅
I didn't know you too have Chronic Fatigue- please do take any naps you feel like having, you probably already know how good it is for us to nap when we need it. So very happy for you and I already ordered my copy of the book! I shall also get the audiobook because I love audiobooks and how you acted out the original shorts.
FYI: just take my money!
Honestly writing and editing a book is exhausting, well done you, remember to take some you time.
I’m looking forward to the book.
Jill, thank-you for all of your hard work (that you didn't want to do) for our benefit. I also appreciate all of your candour and honesty about the process. Unfortunately, didn't get to see all of the shorts, and most likely will miss some of the re-runs, so I fully intend to buy this as soon as it becomes available on Amazon in Canada!
Jill has posted compilation videos of all of Season One on one video, Season Two, etc. Check her playlist tab!
Jill, You are absolutely amazing! Your self-publishing journey is inspiring. I love the video shorts and I will be ordering a hardcopy of Just Stab Me Now in a few days. (I think I am on my umpteenth time watching the shorts.) I think all of us are forever grateful for the time and energy you have put in.
A thought, if I might. Maybe have a few signed hardcopies for sale in your merch section? Charge an extra premium on them before sending them out?
Just pre-ordered!!!
I literally cheered aloud when she said it wasn't explicit
I can't wait till it's on Audible, I hope you make a good profit off this.
please please please voice it yourself for the audio version!!!! that's what makes the videos so great
@evengreenacre: Jill is, indeed, going to voice the audio book.
Thank you for sharing the wild and crazy journey into print. Sharing with my writer friends :)
One duck sized horse is going to be a serious opponent for a human. It can walk, it can swim, it can fly, there is no getting away from it! That beak is going to inflict some serious damage and it might be able to swallow a smallish human whole.
One hundred duck sized horses on the other hand will be able to inflict minimal damage through kicks, you can avoid them by ... stepping up on a chair. And they should be easily dispatched one at a time with your swords.
As far as translation goes I would seriously keep the most common languages (of your audience) on the table spanish French, Italian, etc. When it comes to [chinese] Kanji while each dialect is vocally different the written words/symbols are mostly universal. Bringing Mandarin, Cantonese, Hmoung, as well as other asian/oriental regions/countries under one written language umbrella.
Just because I needed to go see where the book was at now in the best-sellers list at B&N, it is, at time of writing, #5 in the Bestsellings books and #2 in the paperback bestselling!!!
:places final nails in the coffin of hopes for a series:
All I can say now is, Thank you! Thank you! *Thank you* from the bottom of my text-based heart, for taking up the suggestion and persevering through to an actual novel!
I’M SO EXCITED FOR THE BOOK!!!!!
As a typesetter myself, thank you for the shout out for your typesetter! Can’t wait to see your (and his) work!
Congratulations on doing the thing! I have no doubt it will be a big hit.
And thank you for your total honesty and transparency throughout this process. I am now debating if I want to share this with a friend who is an aspiring author/self-publisher. I don't want to discourage her, but I don't want her going in blind, either...
Just ordered. Currently number 5 on B&N sales list. Let's keep going, can we push Jill to #1?
Don’t mind me as I binge the fantasy heroine shorts again in anticipation 😂
Also, Jill, you’re an absolute doll and I’m so excited to read this book you didn’t intend on writing. Thank you for being open to your audience’s desires and please do not feel obligated to write any more novels for our sakes - do what Jill wants to do!❤
Congrats on being a best selling author!
Is it weird to say I'm so proud of you as a random internet stranger? Because I am.
Thank you. I wish that I had more to give .
Just wanted to say I'm so freaking proud of you. Been watching you for a few years now and it is amazing where this channel has ended up taking you. 100% getting the paperback, just waiting till payday at the end of the week!
Same!
Having been here since Stuff You Like on Channel Awesome, the last few years have been a crazy ride to watch, and I can't even imagine living it. Good luck getting everything tied off and back to doing what you love.
Also, having read a lot of 2000s' era fanfic, so many things make sense :D (honestly, I kind of miss those author notes)
I am a huge fan of Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus in the Pink Panther series..... This is great!!!! I had no idea book launches were so engaging. Just remember, "In Every day and in every way, I'm getting better and better". | Honestly very delighted with your success.
I stand by my suggestions for the sequel title. Of Corset Matters.
Congrats on your success! Now I'm off to B&N to order my copy!
Thanks for writing this. I'm planning on getting this for my sister's birthday in April. I'm also planning on getting a copy for myself. Who knows? Maybe I'll finally get off my rump and actually finish one of the three novel ideas I've had in my head for years.
I'm happy that you've made it through this with your humor intact. No need for a sequel here. :)
Many other people send out a limited number of ARCs because many asking just want a free book. With the size of your Patreon, I don't think you need to send out more.
Ah, interesting 😊 Thanks!
@@JillBearup Usually, the idea behind ARCs is that they perform functions intended to benefit the publisher: 1. a group of final proofreaders to catch any last typos; 2. a test audience to a provide last chance to find and fix any gaping plotholes or other problems with the book before it's too late and the book is in general circulation with readers hating it (sort of like test screening a movie or the old theatre tradition of the play or musical playing in small cities before the big London or Broadway opening); and 3. a group of early readers to do pre-release reviews to get the word out and help hype the book on the reader review sites.
Frankly, I don't think you need any of that.
Otherwise, ARCs are mainly used to bring in a bit of early cash (by selling them often at a premium for the chance to read early -- Baen Books, for example, sells eArcs for U$15 about six months before the books come out as about $7 ebooks.) Or as contest prizes on author websites and so forth.
The rest as DanMackison said is mostly people scrounging free books...
Please know I am grateful for the book and look forward to reading it like a child waiting for Christmas. ❤❤
Congratz. Gawd I love how chaotic it is/was to bring the book to life, and it's so on brand. 😇🤣
I'm nearing completion of my first book. I know next to nothing about the publication process. This has been a big help.
I just wanted you to know:
-Your book arrived today.
-I opened the packaging at 4:30 PM.
-It is now 8:30 PM, and I just finished the last page.
-Your book is now resting proudly on the special shelf reserved for my very favorites. :)
Thank you.
I've been playing with a concept like this, but wasn't sure on the HOW. Really looking forward to it.
Just ordered my copy! I'm so excited!
Jill, thank you for all your (very) hard work. Pre-booked and eager to read! Certainly worthy of the title from B&B.
Thank you so much for making this book for us even though it was Not Fun for you. Chronic fatigue makes everything so much harder (chronic pain person here, with a side order of fatigue - I can sympathise!), and I think with as much other Life™ going on as you have, I'd have keeled over and surrendered months ago. If nothing else, I hope your festive season is another oasis of responsibility-free bliss and you get to spend it doing whatever restores your soul 💜
PS if I already pre-ordered the ebook and will likely get the paperback, does that technically make me a white hot prospect?
congratulations, this is amazing!
AUDIOBOOK!! I'M SO EXCITED!
I'm seeing Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes tomorrow after a doctor's appointment and after movie will go to B&N and prepay for trade paperback
Jill ! I , and im sure lots of other people, are really impressed with what you have achieved! I hope you are doing well, can't wait to get my hands on the book and read it!
Congrats!