What Publishing a Book with the Big Five Is REALLY Like
WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORY https://www.alyssamatesic.com/inquire... GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEW https://www.queryacademy.com DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT! https://www.alyssamatesic.com/#freebi... SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER FEATURING WRITING/PUBLISHING EXPERTS https://www.chapter-break.com/ Many authors dream of having their book traditionally published with a Big Five publisher. But what is it actually like to get that coveted book deal? In this video, I’m sharing five things you should know about what it’s REALLY like to sign with a major publishing house so you can go into the process with realistic expectations. MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE: 3 Foolproof Novel Revising Strategies: • 3 Foolproof Novel Revising Strategies The Art of the Book Deal (and How Much Money You Can Expect): • The Art of the Book Deal (and How Much Mon... 5 Insider Secrets About the Book Publishing Industry Most Writers Don’t Know: • 5 Insider Secrets About the Book Publishin... WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT PUBLISHING WITH A BIG FIVE PUBLISHER: 01:51 – You will still have to revise your book 03:40 – Your marketing budget is out of your control 05:35 – You will enjoy exciting opportunities 07:01 – Your payments will trickle in 09:28 – Others will look up to you ABOUT ME: My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MUSIC: Chilling by HoobeZa • [No Copyright] Chill Lo-Fi Guitar Instrume... Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT

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