How To Publish A Book | Traditional Publishing 101

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  • @allofthebooksabove7447
    @allofthebooksabove7447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    I’m 14 and so far I have only written the first draft of the story I want to publish. I know I have a LONG way until I can seek for agents and stuff like that, but I want to gather as much information as I can. So it is easier when the time come! Wish me luck!
    HELLO, PEOPLE OF THE INTERNET!!! I am alive and my book isn't. I have gone through with editing and rewriting about 2 times and that is where I am now. Thank you to everyone who has wished me luck and supported me through this comment. I shall update the next time anything happens.
    Good luck to everyone is their own writing journey! Kept writing and see where life takes you!-All of the Books Above!
    UPDATE: I have started another book for NaNoWriMo 2022, I haven’t forgotten about my original book but I am more passionate about this new idea. My confidence in writing is better now that I am a Junior in high school. I plan to continue writing this new story pass NaNo until it is completed before I go on to the second draft.

    • @youreazephyr
      @youreazephyr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Good luck to you and your writing journey ! :-)

    • @annabanana9081
      @annabanana9081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same!!!

    • @Klytio
      @Klytio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good luck :)

    • @MistyShadowsXX_Valdemar
      @MistyShadowsXX_Valdemar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good luck!

    • @thekodex1186
      @thekodex1186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As someone in a similar situation, I can relate. Good luck!

  • @GTRaceReplays
    @GTRaceReplays 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I'm here because my 8 year old son is writing a book, so far it's 36 pages. He just decided to start writing it one day and he is also illustrating it. I find this quite astounding for his age. I want to know the best path to eventually getting him published. He is a natural author, with a brilliant mind. Thanks for the informative video.

    • @el4242
      @el4242 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Aww. My heart just melted. ❤🤓 Stephen King started young, too. 😊

    • @idongesitusen5764
      @idongesitusen5764 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I wish him the best of luck.

    • @shawnnbits
      @shawnnbits ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Parents like you create successful adults

  • @applecore8978
    @applecore8978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    This is so complicated.
    Everytime I look up how to do something,
    I learn about ten more steps.

    • @tiffanygarnet429
      @tiffanygarnet429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      fr tho 😂

    • @master0fthearts894
      @master0fthearts894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I feel you bro.

    • @Alino-
      @Alino- ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it's why Self Publishing is on the rise. And these days there are Self Published works that far exceed a good majority of Traditional ones. Just look at something like Dragon Mage.

    • @hardnewstakenharder
      @hardnewstakenharder 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I watched this video by Alexa and thought the same but I chipped away at it. In the time since, I've gotten an agent, and now have a book deal. It can be done!

  • @cinthiagoch
    @cinthiagoch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I always feel more confident when you talk about the publishing details. You demystify it to the point it doesn't feel scary going through all those steps and working with all those people, just exciting. ^^ I can't wait to finish my book and start this whole process. (Of course, in my country things are a bit different, but I think every year we get a little closer to the American scenario, so you're videos are very helpful to future me.)

  • @katherined1417
    @katherined1417 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I was just sitting down to work on my book outline. But then I got distracted once I saw this new video notification :)

  • @TheWhovinerd-1963
    @TheWhovinerd-1963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I am 17 years old and I am writing ✍🏻 my first draft of my book 📕 (currently on chapter 7) and I’m really enjoying the experience of writing my own story it’s way more fun to write my own book free from the restrictions of school 🏫 writing pieces. You have more creative freedom to think of your own ideas 💡 story, characters and overall story line. My story fallows the traditional fairytale story of Magical creatures, Good Vs Evil with a bit of Love in the story. I must say although I must say although it is a fairytale story it is a fairytale story for a slightly older audience from people at the age of (12- 16) xx

    • @ohthatsruby
      @ohthatsruby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is amazing! I will say though, academic writing definitely helps you become a better writer in the long run. I study English: Rhetoric, literacy and reading at a collegiate level and the skills are absolutely transferable. Take ever opportunity you have to write. Learn from every essay or discussion you write.

    • @TheWhovinerd-1963
      @TheWhovinerd-1963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ohthatsruby thank you sm for the support. Ohh don’t worry I will tbh Ive managed to build a very large world in my head full of magical creatures and characters. I’ve even created my own magic user currency 💴 and bank. My book sets out to both be an entertaining, educational and inspiring book for children of all ages who are beginning to see the wonders of the world. It is about an Old Elf wizard named Aziraphale who must embark upon a brave and dangerous journey after his home is destroyed. He must stop the Evil sorcerer Lord Azazel from stealing all the magic of the universe corrupting it with his dark black sorcerery and destroying life as we know it letting darkness reign supreme. Aziraphale must call upon the help of other magical people such as Azariah the great enchantress (Aziraphales love interest) to defeat Azazel before it is too late ⏰ can they do it before everything is destroyed… That was the prototype blurb not perfect but a work in progress I hope it gives you an understanding of what my book is roughly about and I’d be delighted to tell you more. Xx

    • @s1dz959
      @s1dz959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yo bro are you still active on this acc? I'm of similar age I would like to share experiences with someone because I'm at the agent seeking stage and I'm writing a similar type story!

    • @TheWhovinerd-1963
      @TheWhovinerd-1963 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@s1dz959 I’m still in the writing/planning out phase but it would be nice to talk to someone else about writing ✍🏻 etc.

    • @s1dz959
      @s1dz959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheWhovinerd-1963 do you have any social medias? I'll add you up.

  • @kimikohatsumi3147
    @kimikohatsumi3147 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for explaining these steps that almost everyone fails to mention.

  • @ZessXXify
    @ZessXXify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Thank you so so much for this video! I’m a creative writing major on the professional track and yet even in my senior year, I feel like none of my classes or professors have addressed how the actual professional side of things work. You’ve done us aspiring authors a great service with this video and even though there are about a hundred more steps than I thought there were, I feel a lot less scared knowing the basics of how traditional publishing works :)

    • @GorgieClarissa
      @GorgieClarissa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I feel like you just described college. We have all of these professors that can educate us, but none of them actually know how to help us get jobs. I had the director of my program tell me to 'just google it' when I asked her where I should start looking for jobs

  • @chrisgonzalez91
    @chrisgonzalez91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for this. This may sound a bit strange but I’ve always considered to self publish without knowing anything about traditional publishing. Now I’m most likely going to traditional publish my first book. It makes more sense.

  • @Meggsie
    @Meggsie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm working on my second draft and I'm hyped because it's so much more fun to read already. I'll do a third draft just to be thorough but my goal is to actually give traditional publishing a solid chance

  • @EDDIELANE
    @EDDIELANE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    First: I want to give you and all the people commenting hugs! Non-creepy! I just love fellow authors so much :). Second: Alexa can you do a video where you read peoples pitches or query letters and weigh in??

    • @philbe1111
      @philbe1111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I think that’s a great idea

    • @dirkspotproductions3834
      @dirkspotproductions3834 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I SECOND THIS!

    • @DeelightingLindsay
      @DeelightingLindsay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love this!

    • @joanncook9759
      @joanncook9759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had a book published called Devils Dropout I was with the Charles Manson family before I got saved or become a Christian. My book is out of publication. It’s selling online not by me asa collectible . I’m wondering if I should reprint it?

  • @2016MMXVI
    @2016MMXVI ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the helpful content. I just finished the initial draft of my first full novel, and it is quite gratifying to be at this point. Now however, I find myself standing in the middle of the road, like a startled deer, not knowing which way to go. I'll be checking out more of your videos, along with other resources, in order to find a compass to lead me on.

  • @momo_genX
    @momo_genX ปีที่แล้ว

    I looked at your sample for the Ivies. I like it. I would tell you I'm going to read it but right now I'm busy with some other books. Glad I found your channel.

  • @samanthajungers8442
    @samanthajungers8442 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I’m doing NaNo. This manuscript is going to be freaking huge. Last project was underwritten. This one is overwritten lol. I don’t even want to think about revisions at this point.

  • @brandongrey9240
    @brandongrey9240 5 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    All this work, and there’s still bad books...

    • @michaelchurch1324
      @michaelchurch1324 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Bad writers have all that expendable time they don't use on the writing. Good writers would rather write something that matters than optimize word order in a query letter.
      It's quite rare that someone gets a good agent by querying. It's about as likely to work out as sending free copies to celebrities and hoping they'll tweet about your book. It's not a zero percent chance, but it's not a reliable strategy either.
      The agents who can drive a lead title don't read query letters. You've got to know people. If you're insistent on TP, have lunch with the richest person you know in New York. That person is your agent-for-agents.
      That being said, if you're going with TP, you absolutely need an agent. The commission is 15%, but they'd be worth it if it were 40%.

    • @belletoro3100
      @belletoro3100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I have found most bad books are from established already published authors who just have to write new books for $$$$$

    • @TheGeorgeD13
      @TheGeorgeD13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@michaelchurch1324 Yet, people get good agents by querying pretty much everyday...

    • @AlexaDonne
      @AlexaDonne  5 ปีที่แล้ว +163

      @@michaelchurch1324 You are very incorrect! Every writer I know got their good agents by querying. I got my good agent by querying (she reps a book that has sold 12 million copies worldwide; I think she's quite good). I'm a good writer (if I may say so myself) and I still put a nice amount of time into crafting a winning query letter. And now I help other writers craft great query letters, too. Traditional publishing is one of the few industries where you don't have to know someone to get a foot in--you really can just write a great book and query letter and win the attention & representation of a great agent. Hollywood isn't like that at all, for example, but trade publishing is.

    • @brittanydiamond6772
      @brittanydiamond6772 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@AlexaDonne - Cheery, polite, and educated takedowns are one of the many reasons I stan you so hard, Alexa.

  • @mabensontv
    @mabensontv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great insights. I've leant some very useful tips i need for my new book which I'm now looking to get published. Thanks Alexa. You are amazing

  • @patrickstubbs5564
    @patrickstubbs5564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much Alexa for your expertise. I'm currently working on a three part set of books as one story that is a children's book. I wasn't sure at first of how I should do this, until something told me, "Just write it". So I'm following what I was told to do in what down deep inside of me knows, that it will actually bring thousands of souls back to God. Again, thank you for your help and please wish me luck.

  • @kittyycaat_
    @kittyycaat_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm fifteen and I'm thinking about writing my own stories, I have a lot of ideas already and this video is so helpful, thank you so much❤️❤️

  • @bojicc9miso
    @bojicc9miso ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is insanely informative for us, amateur-writers! Thank you Alexa from Croatia!

  • @starbright6579
    @starbright6579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's good to see videos on Traditional publishing because most people only do self publishing. I'm going the traditional publisher route all way through. It's the best way to do it for me. I'm writing Middle grade fiction, Young adult fiction, adult suspense, crime/mystery, and urban african american street life fiction novels.

  • @Faith-Trust-Pixie-Dust
    @Faith-Trust-Pixie-Dust 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    CONGRATS AGAIN ABOUT THE IVIES!!!!!

  • @kevin4061
    @kevin4061 5 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    I want the back cover to be a synopsis of the book and not quotes of randome press and Twitter quotes.

    • @mischarowe
      @mischarowe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've taken to not buying books that have that. If there's a synopsis and a quote I might read the synopsis and judge it on that, but the synopsis has to be REALLY good.

    • @WinterWind
      @WinterWind 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      This seems to go against everything Alexa talks about in blurbing, apparently it's an honour to have those quotes. I agree though, I want to know what the book is about, not what some random thought of it. Obviously no one is going to put "it's average" on the back of the book lol

    • @mischarowe
      @mischarowe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@WinterWind The problem lies in if there is only quotes and no blurb. But I think a lot of people take the quotes with a grain of salt, and personally, I find the quotes biased and unhelpful.

    • @AlexaDonne
      @AlexaDonne  5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      On hardcovers you can find the blurb (synopsis) in the inner flap at the front. It only goes on the back for paperbacks, in trade publishing.

  • @rabenwrites8198
    @rabenwrites8198 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appreciate the light shined on some of the more obscure corners of the market.
    Keep up the good work, and thank you again.

  • @shadowfury428
    @shadowfury428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much for this information, I’m so close to finishing a novel that I want to publish so this was extremely helpful!

  • @TheWordN3rd
    @TheWordN3rd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is so succinct! Such a great resource for those dipping their toes in the water.

  • @ellamagnesunedelen7557
    @ellamagnesunedelen7557 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You just explained the Minoan Labyrinth to me! I got lost at about 4 times! Boy, now I know why so many writers go Indie! It sure looks intimidating! Someone in your videos made a comment the good thing about going Indie is you don't have to suffer through rejection. I'll need to keep that in mind.

  • @jacobbowey8906
    @jacobbowey8906 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got to say I watched a lot of video with people explaining how to publish and I feel that yours has much better details.

  • @goondocb
    @goondocb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m currently in the process of writing my own book. I believe it’s a fairly powerful book covering mental health, I’m a little over halfway through the novel. I have been writing my entire life and I would say I’m a fairly well spoken person, writing isn’t the hard part. The hard part will be publishing it. I want people to understand that they aren’t alone. If I can get this novel out to the masses I might be able to save someone else’s life.

  • @muskankaur3126
    @muskankaur3126 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you ever have to meet your agent? What if you live far away from him/her? Love your video, thank you.

  • @carole5648
    @carole5648 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I do love your videos about publishing, you have a lovely clear voice and are a great teacher. Also, congrats on The Ivies!

  • @beliamquintana3681
    @beliamquintana3681 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been writing a book for years and never finish. I don't think it will be good enough to get through all these gatekeepers. It was explained very clearly, and now I know how it works. Thank you

  • @tessa3474
    @tessa3474 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love this sort of SparkNotes version. I'm definitely keeping it on hand as I get through the process. And THANK YOU for posting LINKS!❤️

  • @februarysnows5528
    @februarysnows5528 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When i looked at this video cover, i knew, alright, she must be an expert in that area 😂 did not disappoint at all. Keep up the good work! 👏👏👏

  • @loganmeyers2078
    @loganmeyers2078 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a good video. I just finished watching your "Are you a good writer? How to tell . . ." video, and it gives me a lot of hope. Thank you for all your videos.

  • @thekodex1186
    @thekodex1186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is SUPER helpful and definitely underrated

  • @lynnnguyen3328
    @lynnnguyen3328 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for explaining the steps in such an easy way to understand! I look forward to watching more of your videos

  • @michaelrowe3421
    @michaelrowe3421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have written to two books they are still being edited in English and Spanish. The Adventures of Michael, Violet and Stupid Dog. And Michael Violet and Mr Big. (Stupid got an upgrade at the end of book one) I have a master's degree... the audience is 12-18 years old. A fun story to read.

    • @anonymike8280
      @anonymike8280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rowe, Rowe, Rowe your boat....

  • @aishwarya5941
    @aishwarya5941 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video felt like a journey and made me emotional. Thank you so much for all the efforts.

  • @jennifersawyer7327
    @jennifersawyer7327 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another great video! LOVE how your videos are honest and straightforward!

  • @wingersfan
    @wingersfan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sooooo much. This was very helpful. I sounds daunting, but better to know what lies ahead so I can be prepared.

  • @rosanaghfigureskates
    @rosanaghfigureskates 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for posting this! Just finished my first draft and need to make some serious edits to it before I can send it to anyone!

  • @JulianGreystoke
    @JulianGreystoke 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm always hyped when I see you have a new video ❤

    • @JulianGreystoke
      @JulianGreystoke 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ps. Have you ever shown us your successful query letter? I'd love to see it if you can share!

    • @AlexaDonne
      @AlexaDonne  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JulianGreystoke Yes, I have a video where I read my query for Brightly Burning!

    • @JulianGreystoke
      @JulianGreystoke 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexaDonne sweet, I'll have to find it

  • @MaracasEmbroidery
    @MaracasEmbroidery 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent information, thank you so much Alexa. I'm on step #1, it'll be a while for me....maybe I'll be back in 5 years when I finish. lol, just kidding. I work on my book almost daily and the little sucker is growing fast! Thanks for this video.

  • @elizabethhouseman9260
    @elizabethhouseman9260 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish I had this video when I started writing. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, Alexa!

  • @shadyp-zv3uf
    @shadyp-zv3uf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, this has even really helpful to a longtime story writer whom wants to finally write my first novel

  • @ZarinaMachaAuthor
    @ZarinaMachaAuthor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. I wish more people were aware of how long and arduous the entire process of getting traditionally published is. I can't stand it when as a self-published author I get asked when I'm getting a publisher. I do want to be hybrid some day as well but it takes time. You don't just 'get' a publisher, you have to write the book first, go through multiple edits, query agents etc.

  • @lauramccullagh980
    @lauramccullagh980 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Idk what you did but your eyes look GORGEOUS in this video (edit: not that your eyes are not always gorgeous, but i was just STRUCK in this video). So many great insights on trad pub, I always come back to your channel when Im trying to get myself back in the motivation station to get my book done. Thanks as always

  • @sabrinawoodard5788
    @sabrinawoodard5788 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!! I am working on my first book! I see the road is long..I will work myself thru your helpful videos!

  • @cinthiacruzado2594
    @cinthiacruzado2594 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven't been able to finish my book for awhile because I haven't been able to find my footing. But now, I'm finally ready to get back to writing. If I want to get published, I can't keep falling into a writing slump. I need to finish the bloody book.

  • @uinisefaustinafoochong7743
    @uinisefaustinafoochong7743 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great advice .... my childrens book will get published is something I have told myself for years

  • @Plubb1984
    @Plubb1984 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful thank you and consider bouncing the light off of a white background. Love the content and look! Cheers and blessings!

  • @vesperview
    @vesperview 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video, Alexa. I’m from Guatemala and working on getting published here, but a lot of the publishers here want to charge the author to publish them and I don’t like that.

    • @dirkspotproductions3834
      @dirkspotproductions3834 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah. They may be Vanity Presses and therefore, scammers. xD Wish you good luck!

  • @cleo_gibson
    @cleo_gibson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Okay, this might sound ridiculous but the part I'm still confused about is how to find an agent? Do you have any recommendations? Like are there websites or locations or...I don't know. It would mean a lot if someone could reply and help me out😅

  • @miraisabella778
    @miraisabella778 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to try to write and create a non-fiction, pet care guide that is picture/visual based, I'm not sure how to design the pages!

  • @bloodmooncomics2249
    @bloodmooncomics2249 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I thought I should throw my hat in the ring and try to get my book publish. I wanted to try to get it traditional publish (I think it would be best for me). This really helped.

  • @taylorstotler8512
    @taylorstotler8512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This may be an incredibly stupid question but: when an agent is requesting 10 pages how are you measuring that? Is that 10 pages TNR font size 12 single spaced? Double? Etc. It's the only question so far I haven't been able to find the answer to!

    • @a.gunter2893
      @a.gunter2893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes. Times New Roman, 12 pt font, double spaced, 1 inch borders is industry standard.

    • @taylorstotler8512
      @taylorstotler8512 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@a.gunter2893 Thank you so much!! I just want to make sure I follow all the rules when I (eventually) hit the stage where I'm querying. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply

    • @a.gunter2893
      @a.gunter2893 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@taylorstotler8512 You're very welcome.

    • @pheart2381
      @pheart2381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@a.gunter2893 what about for poetry though?

    • @a.gunter2893
      @a.gunter2893 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pheart2381 It would be the same. The way you format your poem will not change, but the font, the spacing, and borders are standard across the board. Once you're represented and sell to a publisher, then choices will be made about style and page layout and so on. I hope this helps.

  • @tori6105
    @tori6105 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just finished your other video and seriously couldnt wait for this one 👏 thank you so much

  • @runningdeer2111
    @runningdeer2111 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for a great informative video. You really covered a lot, and explained it well.

  • @captaincaleb34
    @captaincaleb34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found this video and it's really informative, I've been a fan of the dystopian books since I was in high school, I'm currently 20 and I have decided to write my own dystopian, I have a super long page of notes for the details of the story and now I'm working on the outline, I'm so close to start writing the draft!

  • @madmadame1508
    @madmadame1508 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am stuck on the finishing and editing part. Hoping to finish by the end of next month.

  • @eric1121100
    @eric1121100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video! Why do you not recommend having an editor edit your book before pitching it to an agent? Thanks!

  • @smrk2452
    @smrk2452 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish this information was so easy to get when i was a kid. I would have been published by now. Thanks for explaining all this so maybe I can get published as an adult before I die.

  • @veronicadean4767
    @veronicadean4767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT JOB at explaining!! I was just curious on the process and yours was the first video I watched. I learned a lot! Thank you!

  • @koda24225
    @koda24225 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wrote books when I was 11, completed my first novel at 13…I tried querying agents, but had countless rejections. I am now 24, rewrote the same book countless times since then…when do you know when it’s time to just give up?

  • @AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor
    @AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    No views and 3 likes. This just shows how people trust your content. They like your content even before they finished watching.

    • @Sohiawrites
      @Sohiawrites 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anna Maledon Picture Book Author views get reviewed first.

    • @msr7827
      @msr7827 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      So many people post this kind of comments. Why is it such a big deal if there’s a lag.

  • @DMNV23
    @DMNV23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Alexa! What a fantastic video! Thank you for the time you took preparing it! It's beneficial! I just wrote my first book. I did not know where to go, who to talk to, what to do, and what not to do.
    I will watch all the videos you mentioned in your description.
    I would like to know if you have any video about how to find the book illustrator. :)
    Thank you very much!
    DL :)

  • @alwaysyouramanda
    @alwaysyouramanda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel like I’m terrible at storytelling but I’ve been told so many times (in school lol) that I was a “good writer.” A friend I looked up to because she was so smart even telling me “you should write a book” albeit, in jr high- I’m curious about how people go about.. meeting with an editor- getting an editor they maybe routinely work with.

    • @alwaysyouramanda
      @alwaysyouramanda 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think I would need someone to look at all of my bits and pieces and help me organize them into a clear picture. I know what I have in my head so it’s hard to anticipate how it would actually be.. digested. Palatable..!
      Edit: I feel dumb now 😭 about 15 minutes in aahaaaaaa

  • @kennythewolf
    @kennythewolf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Could you cover more on the whole part where am agent contacts you with an offer and you in turn inform the other agents that you are actively querying?
    This was the first time in hearing about this part specifically.
    Thank you for another AMAZING video!

    • @AlexaDonne
      @AlexaDonne  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I have a whole video on what to do when an agent offers :) It is called "Literary Agent Offer? Now What?" Here it is th-cam.com/video/BdPTnUNhdY0/w-d-xo.html

  • @paperbackacademie6640
    @paperbackacademie6640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just wanted to ask, if we send the copy to literary agents, are there any chances of plagiarism if we don't get accepted? This may be a silly question but I'm very concerned about to whom shall I send my copy so that there is no plagiarism, even if I get rejected. Is there any process of copyrighting my work before I send it forward to agents? Please help me out, this video was very useful. Thank you!

  • @goddessofall7128
    @goddessofall7128 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish you blessings...This video was informative. You have a lot of energy!!!

  • @katybeaver
    @katybeaver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this video. I did alot of this research back in 2002. My father was working on a book and I was trying to help navigate this world but got caught up with other things. Now fast forward to today, my father has finished a new book and I'm here on youtube trying to find out how to do it. I'm assuming when we are talking query's in this day and age we are using email and not print? Also, do no publishers accept manuscripts anymore? Is it only through agents these days?

  • @evelynkrull5268
    @evelynkrull5268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just finished my novel and am working on editing it! Currently I am doing a chapter synopsis so I can do developmental editing. In doing this I realized I haven't brought attention to a bracelet that is supposed to be important but hasn't been mentioned enough!
    I'm lucky to have an English teacher for a husband and I'm hoping that means I will do well in editing. Thanks for all the information!
    Do you have information on popular agencies? Despite your red flag video... I'm not the best at researching business stuff like this.

  • @ajexfn1529
    @ajexfn1529 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im 11 and I'm trying to create a book and idk how to take the story from the google docs and publish
    as a book😣😫

  • @mikuuchiha2348
    @mikuuchiha2348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey I'm 14 and I been writing my story but the thing is I don't know how many chapters I need and thank you and the thing is I love writing more then anything can you publish it even if your 14?

  • @OrianaRiley
    @OrianaRiley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you recommend submitting to publishers that accept unsolicited manuscripts if you're a first time writer? Is this easier or harder than the whole agent process?

  • @Rajgitaa
    @Rajgitaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So you suggest submitting your work to several agents at a time, rather than going through a publishing house. I was seeking out a few publishing houses who are accepting work from new writers, one has a list of people to submit to in their organization who specialize on varying genres ... But you feel that going through an agent would be best? Thanks for your help.

  • @eCampbe1313
    @eCampbe1313 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would previous publishing credits (short stories in the genre of your novel/flash fiction etc.) help your query stand out in the slush?

    • @AlexaDonne
      @AlexaDonne  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They can help if the publishing credits are especially good... they can nudge an agent to check out your writing. They never hurt!

  • @b.a.mcclucky
    @b.a.mcclucky 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You may have covered this before, but I've just found you and started watching your videos. Do I need to copyright my book before trying to pitch or publish it? I'm a little wary of the idea being stolen. Maybe I've watched Elf too many times.
    On the same note, should I incorporate to protect myself as a business entity so that I can't be sued personally. My book is a children's book, but it's likely to garner attention from large corporations who don't like the message.

  • @AngelaMHerrick
    @AngelaMHerrick 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your videos are very informative. Thank you! I am almost done editing my first novel and I am struggling with the idea of independent publishing vs traditional. I write plays for a small company that publishes through Amazon. Could this cause problems when I approach agents about representing me and the novels I write?

    • @AlexaDonne
      @AlexaDonne  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With most agents it shouldn't be an issue--though there are a few literary agencies that do prefer to represent ALL work, though I'll say I'm less a fan of that (b/c there are specialized reps for both plays and Hollywood and I think a writer is best served by breaking up their rep for different avenues of writing). So that is to say: You should be mostly fine. The only agencies I know for sure who prefer to rep ALL avenues are work are New Leaf Literary and Pippin Properties.

  • @diamonddigger2017
    @diamonddigger2017 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this helped with my school report about book publishing thank you

  • @lbush8261
    @lbush8261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did an awesome job explaining the process, I thank you for that !!! This has helped me a lot

  • @fatemehghorbi8460
    @fatemehghorbi8460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can foriegn people publish their book in another countries?

  • @bwolos1
    @bwolos1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for making this video! All of your videos are great and super helpful. I appreciate you!

  • @AkbarJaffer
    @AkbarJaffer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video. Great 101 intro. Now I need to hurry up and finish my book.
    Amy specific resource you can share about business book? Marketing books?

  • @Amy-wz2dn
    @Amy-wz2dn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for making this video!

  • @DrVVVinK
    @DrVVVinK 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What happens once you sold your book, two years after, the book is on shelves, your agency goes under, how do you get paid?

    • @AlexaDonne
      @AlexaDonne  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In a situation like this, you go to the publisher, tell them what has happened, and make arrangements for them to pay you directly for all forthcoming royalties.

  • @JennFaeAge
    @JennFaeAge 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I nearly got caught by a scam, luckily I have a brother-in-law and an ex--university tutor who are both published and the moment they looked at it for me they both said "Yep, that group are throwing up ALL the red flags, I wouldn't go anywhere near them"

    • @slowmoe1686
      @slowmoe1686 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I don't suppose you could elaborate what the red flags were?

    • @edvardskryten8956
      @edvardskryten8956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@slowmoe1686 I am curious of that as well.

    • @ruchika1132
      @ruchika1132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Edmund! We need answers. 😭

    • @JennFaeAge
      @JennFaeAge 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ruchika1132 For some reason I either didn't see the notifications or forgot to reply, I don't remember the name and it's now so long ago I can't track the name down (for once the search function on my email is being useless)

  • @43bluedoors
    @43bluedoors 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I found this very helpful. I just finished my first book and now exploring how to get it published. Thank you!!!!

  • @JoeyPaulOnline
    @JoeyPaulOnline 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always do love this look into traditional publishing! 💜💜💜

  • @Myseenee
    @Myseenee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    'Best possible agent'
    Laughs in Australian.
    We have 8 literary agents. 8.

    • @brontebee
      @brontebee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      StrawberryBell 246810 Do we really only have 8? That’s so sad. At least there’s the UK and US that we can query too

    • @Myseenee
      @Myseenee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@brontebee yup. I've been researching and only 8. Most are not taking on new writers either. And only 3 I think take on fantasy
      Thank god for overseas markets amiright

    • @belletoro3100
      @belletoro3100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, American authors have to keep in mind they are literally competing with the entire world.

    • @AlexaDonne
      @AlexaDonne  5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yeah all the Aussies I know are repped by American agents lol.

    • @Myseenee
      @Myseenee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexaDonne I'm not surprised. It put me off trad publishing for ages. Sounds so complicated to do tax overseas :p

  • @scarlettoneill195
    @scarlettoneill195 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m 14 and my sisters a lawyer so she’s quite intelligent and I’ve written drafts on Wattpad and other websites. She said my ‘stories’ can become a published book one day. All I want to know is if at what age can I publish a book? And what can I write about?

  • @talayafrancois652
    @talayafrancois652 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, this is interesting. I didn’t have to do any of these steps. Dorrance publishing saw my book and offered to read it to see if they want to publish it. I got direct contact with a publisher without an agent. What are my next steps?

  • @crlake
    @crlake 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW! Thank you. Brilliant amount of information.

  • @haleygardner3300
    @haleygardner3300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! Is it the same steps for publishing a children’s book with illustrations?

  • @MaryamAbdulAhad-s7p
    @MaryamAbdulAhad-s7p ปีที่แล้ว

    hi so i am a self published author but i want to become a traditionally published one. i have a question, do you have one agent for life, which you can publish many books with, or do you have to get a new agent with every book you publish? thank you

  • @PhyllisRogers
    @PhyllisRogers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a ton of info. Thanks, Alexa.

  • @Queennumen
    @Queennumen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m working on my first novel after years of writing fanfiction and I wanna find a publisher or self publish.

  • @bob007fl
    @bob007fl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Alexa you are very informative and have a amazing way to communicate your knowledge!

  • @bradwhite2287
    @bradwhite2287 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant thanks for the heads up. Great pointers 👍

  • @theintrovertedaspie9095
    @theintrovertedaspie9095 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if you wanted to put illustrations in your book?