Comments on: How I Got a Book Deal

By: David Carlson

David Carlson — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 22:44:09 +0000

Thanks for your kind words! I can totally understand your lack of time, which is why I am hesitant to commit to writing a second book. Everything that goes into it – especially beyond the writing – can take a lot out of you!

By: David Carlson

David Carlson — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 22:41:57 +0000

In reply to Blessed. Thanks for sharing your opinion! First of all, I do not think getting published has to do with talent. You can be the most talented writer in the world and you may never get your transcript in front of a publisher. My point is this: If you REALLY want to publish a book, start a blog. Bloggers are very safe bets for publishers because they have an established following that they can sell their book to. Worst case scenario the blogger will break even, but there is a ton of upside for the publisher if the book takes off. I also am really curious why this is discouraging to you? I don't like to assume things but with most people who I give this advice to who are react negatively typically do not want to put in the work of actually getting a blog established.

By: Serafina Christine

Serafina Christine — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 01:49:35 +0000

That’s amazing! Congratulations and good tips.

I have written 4 books, one of which I have self-published on my blog. However, working full time hours has landed me with the inability to update the blog, and do the marketing though I would much rather have my writing be my primary source of income.

I am glad to have found your website. :)

By: Blessed

Blessed — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 23:51:55 +0000

I can appreciate your advice but I don’t agree that the only way you can get a book published is if you have a blog. You were blessed enough to have such luck but some people are talented enough with writing that they don’t need blogs. I don’t find it encouraging for you to say things in this nature if you aren’t 100% sure about what it takes to really get a book published. Instead, you should only say what you have experienced, not what’s essential for people to do to get their book published. Honestly, It’s kind of discouraging.

By: Trish

Trish — Sat, 10 Sep 2016 09:13:38 +0000

Sounds good just had my first book published self published hard hard road marketing going to be harderaining
Good luck

By: DC @ Young Adult Money

DC @ Young Adult Money — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:12:07 +0000

Sarah Brooks Hi Sarah – thanks so much for the kind words and the support! It’s so great you are releasing a book in January! I will definitely buy a copy. I would definitely recommend pitching it to publishers because they can help you get more sales than you otherwise would, plus get you in bookstores, etc.

By: Sarah Brooks

Sarah Brooks — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 11:52:46 +0000

Hi DC!! How are you?! HUGE congrats are in order for submitting your final draft!!! That’s awesome! And just in time for you to relax over the holidays :) :)

This post was extremely helpful. I’m actually writing a short book on blogging that I’m releasing on Jan 12. However, I will say that not having a publisher makes me view it a lot less seriously than if I were working with someone. I’m kind of just testing the waters on this, and then hope to pitch publishers (like you suggested) over the coming months.

Yay for a site redesign!! Always exciting!! I gotta say – you’re killing it and I’m so happy to be following along!!! Wishing you the best of luck! (And I will absolutely be purchasing your book!!)