I am only 11 but I so want to be an author, hoping this is still available when I finish high school!!!

@94.13.productions.

3 жыл бұрын

@Word's Glory I do I would love that

Thank you for this video! It was really encouraging! I remember when I first looked into being a writer in college, and it was exactly like that - you aren't a "real" writer if you aren't published by the publishing houses and to get published by them was extraordinarily difficult. But now, it seems like a brave new world for writers, especially considering writing books and magazine articles (and other published print) is not the only way to make a living as a writer anymore.

@gillianzperkins

6 жыл бұрын

Love this, Melinda! We don't need "permission" from anyone to be real writers. We can write and share what we create with those who will appreciate it. The opportunities are endless!

@amarisraine6450

6 жыл бұрын

@Gillian Perkins Just wonderful, been searching for "what it takes to write a book" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Yonallie Bookworm Blitzer - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my co-worker got great results with it.

The book I have wanted to write all my life is done, having started with some short stories and poetry. I like the process you describe, but what are the copyright safeguards? What is to prevent whoever gets your book from putting their name on it? That's my biggest worry.

@gothicbanana7798

2 жыл бұрын

i so wish this question could be answered :'S

How did you sell do many books? What did you do to promote your book? I've published before, but I don't pay a publisher - just Amazon - where is your $4 to the publisher going?

thank you Gillian. i am working with create space now. just finish writing my book,

Thank you for this I AM A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR I AM that I AM

@ghadialshaya1953

4 жыл бұрын

Waw congrats ❤️

Hi, is there a way you can distribute your novel into bookstores with self-publishing?

@zacristtfm7434

4 жыл бұрын

Just wonderful, I have been researching "kindle direct publishing dashboard" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Quonor Publish Peneplanation - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.

Thank you, you have given me confidence to continue writing my book.

Thank you so much, I love your content and your videos - I've been watching them for a while now. I always learn something new and after watching this video I went on to produce my first ebook - thank you so much xx

@gillianzperkins

6 жыл бұрын

That's amazing, Charlotte! Thank you for sharing!

Very inspiring! Thank you because I am about to release a personal travel story soon and this gave me so much insight.

So excited by this information. Wish this was an option years ago, but at present I am inspired once again to let my imagination run free.

Hi! How did you go about copyrighting? Did you patent the book first? Or does Create Space help you with that?

@gillianzperkins

6 жыл бұрын

Creatspace can take care of all of that for you. That's how my clients get copyrights for their books! Thanks for your question!

@fortyoneshades

3 жыл бұрын

Your writing is automatically copyrighted when to write it. No need to "apply" for copyright.

This is the information I've been searching for. Thank you for this video!

Thanks for your help great job , I'm not good at punkution or using big words , fancy words any advice on how to do this to be easier. And thanks again for your help and support.

I’m 13 and I wanna get my story’s published

So inspiring. I just explained how I self published my first book

@nathanielmitchell9130

3 жыл бұрын

Hey its been two years ago and I want to know how is it going?

@thatssojayah6886

3 жыл бұрын

@@nathanielmitchell9130 Amazing! Check out my KZread, I have sold over 1,000 books and gonna on several book tours ❤️📚

Gillian, may I just give you one suggestion? Yes, you are right: it doesn't cost you any money to self-publish your book except buying the proof copies, but I think you missed out the other caveat which is the essential job of making a good book-cover which can cost at least $10.00 to buy the licence for an image. As you know, people do judge a book by its cover and a good book-cover is half the marketing.

Your videos are VERY informative and easy to understand. Thank you.

It is great that you do not regret being a self-publishing your book.

Thanks for the wonderful video. I already started writing a book. I will also go for self publishing. Greetings from Dubai.

Thanks Gillian, that was an excellent video.

Oh my goodness this was so helpful thank you so much I don't even know how to begin to thank you I am so excited and I feel certain this information will guide me to the place I need to be!

@gillianzperkins

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank YOU for your very kind comment. All the best to you!

Great video!! Very helpful and inspiring too. Thank You!

Great video!!!!

Thank you for this video . When writing the book should I label page 1 2 etc before submitting I’m so new to this. Any feed back would be helpful. I’m currently typing everything I’ve written.

I really appreciate this video. My only concern about self publishing is getting the word out. I’ve created projects before and have successfully shared them with all my friends and family but it’s difficult for me to gain much of an audience outside of them. Any advice on how to advertise and promote your book/project. (I’m creating a card game as well as a book.)

Does it matter that I live in a foreign country though? I am an American but live in Japan, so I worry that this might ruin my chances of ever becoming successful in writing. Does self-publishing work around this issue or would traditional publishing be a better option you think? Would love your thoughts on this issue. Thanks.

What about the cover of the book ? And the copyright place ?

You did not mention the profit split per book sold. What is it? Is it better than traditional publishing?

Great video, I was wondering on how to go about covering for the book. Suppose you wanted a hard cover or specific illustration on the cover of your book?

Gillian, Thank you so much for all of your videos on how to publish. You are a very kind helpful person and greatly appreciated. My question for a fiction book is about what information needs permission requests (ie direct quotes, names of towns, colleges, companies etc) if I was incorporating some real facts into my fictional story.

Could you do a video on how you marketed your book? Like a complete breakdown of everything you did. Thanks for sharing!

@gillianzperkins

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Asia, thanks for your question! I do have another video where I talk about this a bit more, here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJ-jztZ_pc_QnKg.html I also offer a 90-minute online workshop that covers my complete launch strategy in great detail. You can find it here if you're interested: www.gillianperkins.com/bestseller-book-launch-workshop/ Hope that helps!

If finished my script but I’m worried if I send it to a publisher they might steal my ideas. It that a valid concern or should my ideas be safe? Thanks for your video it was excellent . Congrats on your success!

Hi Gillian. I am an aspiring author, I just finished my first book and I am looking to get published. I found this video to be very helpful, so much so that you have now convinced me that self-publishing is the way to go :) I do however wonder how you marketed your book beforehand, in order to spark people's interest in it? Do you have any helpful tips? Thanks so much! :)

@gillianzperkins

5 жыл бұрын

I have another video that would answer these questions for you. It's called "How to Self-Publish" and here's the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJ-jztZ_pc_QnKg.html

Gillian, great video! I just finished writing a book about my life story! I have been told for years that I should write a book because of what I went through in my life. There is a publisher that read ten pages and asked me to send them a manuscript which I did yesterday. I would love to self publish it. After a few people started reading it they said it was such an amazing read that I need to be careful who I send this too. The only reason I would consider a Publisher is because of the ability they have to promote the book. If you wrote a book that you believed could sell a million copies would you still self-publish?

Do they added the book for you first before they print? I have my own Sci fi novel to publish.

Are you confined to selling through Amazon only using Create Space?

Did you self edit your book or have someone else do it for you. I’m almost done my manuscript.

Very good, practice advice. Thank you!

I'm trying to write a book. I've been thinking about it for a year now and I still don't know what I want the main plot to be. All I know is that if I'm writing it, it definitely won't be a children's book since for some reason, whatever I try, I always end up including some... Sensitive topics (like abuse) and then also violence.

ahh this is awesome! and rly encouraging!!!!

did you already have a book cover designed? Or did Create Space design it

What if my whole book gets canceled and Amazon rejects it ?

hello Gillian, can you please help me? I want to write book of poems. I wrote 10 pages with 10 interaction pages... can I publish this or does it have to be longer?????

Thank you so much for this video. I am currently drafting my novel and have a couple of questions: 1. Is there a difference between using CreateSpace and directly create an account on Amazon Kindle? Which one is better for first time author? 2. Can you elaborate more on upfront marketing? I am writing for the english audiences (I am from Asia) so am wondering how to go about this. 3. If I plan to not reveal my face and much info about myself as part of the "brand" (fiction that fits the mysterious theme), is that.. good from the marketing POV? Really appreciate your input on these. Thank you and have a good day.

Very informative talk! I illustrated and wrote a novel then self-published the first 100 this month, as well as hand bound them and made the covers. Oh and I caused extreme exhaustion, haha. Which route of selling would get the most new readers? I've built my own following and done enough groundwork that I want to pass this book into the right hands....grateful for any advisory?

Do you have a video on what you did to market your book? I don't really use social media or have any kind of following so I'm curious to hear about this!

You just gained a new subscriber. You give good advice.

How did you go around to reach Amazon and link them to your publisher?sorry so many questions?

LOVE YOUR VIDEO. IT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE.

I have about 80 poems right now, but have been struggling with the process of getting a book created because the steps confuse me so much

I am a young teenage girl looking to self publish her first book. It is the first book in a series and I was wondering, how would that factor affect my sales and marketing strategy?

What was the cost when you order your first book.

Good job

hi how do we formate a book once its written ?

Is it worth it to also sell on google and barnes and noble online, does createspace do that for you also? if not who do you recommend please

Thanks for sharing! This is very helpful!

I just subscribed to your channel, u are awesome!

Thank you for your voice of experience. Your are encouraging! You really inspire me. I am sure i am alot older then you and probably enough to be your mother lol. I am really thinking of better and useful ways of spending my time 😁

Love the information!

Do you have to pay a monthly fee so that your book can be searchable?

I already knew I could self-pub, but how did you sell 15k copies?

Here's the story of exactly how I managed to get my first book published at a young age. Are you an author? Leave a comment and share what you write about (or what you'd like to write about in the future)!

@drewd1573

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Gillian, My name is Andrew and I have a true life story of how I overcame a lot! I have been repeated told that I should write a book. I am not an author and have no idea where or how to begin. I wrote about twenty pages so far. Is there anywhere that would take a look at those twenty pages and tell me if this has a chance to become a book?

@mamaalyce1346

5 жыл бұрын

I'm Alyce and I finished my book after 4 years. It's a romance adventure type book that I believe will sell very well. I've been trying for a couple of years to find a publisher. I really want people to read my book, become a follower and I want them to want to read more of my books. Can you help me? Thank you.

Super helpful. Much Appreciated.

You've sparked my interest in this company, and I will definitely check it out. My one question is: How long did the whole process take?

When you talk about no costs up front, does that mean that you did all edits and cover design by yourself? I know that those can have a huge impact on the cost of self-publishing (reaching into a couple thousand dollars) so I guess my question is: how polished and ready-to-go was your book before you started Createspace, and did they charge you for edits and cover design, or did you already have those ready to go?

Hi need help putting together the book I believe i am ready .I love the information you give please help me .i have tried once before

What do you mean by formatting your book

How much money do you pour into self-marketing before/when you self-publish?

Do you have to copyright it before you self publish?

Hi Gillian I just watched your video. I self published my first book in 2015 (Xavier And The Wild Land) it's on Amazon but it is too costly. They are selling it for 22.99 sometimes you can find it even with a different price, More expensive. I have been fighting with the publisher about the price, they don't do anything to lower it, so I'm getting complaints with readers about the price, it's a children's book. My friends and family have been complaining about the price.

@livingwelllaughoften

5 жыл бұрын

Who did you publish with ?

Very well put ty for your input

What about editing?

Any tips to help build confidence in one's own writing? Sometimes I feel like my stores are no good.

I have written a few children's picture books, The expense is quite different. Copyright, ISBN, Illustrator. All these would have to be purchased before I can submit my books. Any info on this would be greatly appreciated.

Do I get more money by publishing or selfpublishing, and can my book become a huge hit by selfpublishing???

Hi Gillian I was wondering about the marketing part and if it only goes out to Amazon and if a retailer wanted to buy in bulk how that process works?

So I should try self publishing for my first book

Did you put your book on ITunes or get it into any retailers? Or do you exclusively go through Amazon?

Also, what if you want to have images on your book? I am writing a children's book and id like to drawings. Do you know how i could go about that?

What if you wanted to see you books in stores?

@amjadshukkoor

5 жыл бұрын

Use ingramspark

Is it still called Create space? I read that it was bought out by Amazon.

Hello! I am planning on publishing a book of course, lol. And I would love to have your insight on making a book with up to 700-1000 pages. I am having trouble finding a self publisher who will allow me to do that many pages. Also, if you know how to sell it through your own website, as opposed to just amazon please let me know as well!

How do you market a book?

I mean it's definitely a good way but on the other hand you still need to spend quite a lot of money before putting your book on a platform to actually sell it. I mean you at least need two other individuals you need to pay them for to take a closer look at your book: A reader (lector/ editorial report - I don't know how it is called in English) and a proofreading - because especially if it is your first book it can't be perfect in every way without letting others with knowledge take a closer professional look at it. I don't know how it is within the US or England etc. but in Austria / Germany this costs around 500$ each and then you also need to have a eye catching cover. If you're really good at Art you can do it on your own or pay someones work you can use which also would be around 200-300$ - You definitely need some money on the side to afford this step in your life.

I self published my book about Lyme Disease it's on amazon, but would like to know how to go about marketing it? Do I need a publisher for this? Also I am hearing book titles needs to be available on lighting source with Ingram books.

Hello I am a young aspiring author. I am in the process , I am writing my book now. I write motivational literature; like poems and I need to get the book published. May I have some advice please

@gillianzperkins

6 жыл бұрын

+Michael Swaby That's great! Check out my latest video for more info about how to get published. :)

May 26, 2018---Thanks for the info/video. Found myself reading a lot of stories on a prepper/survivalist website about 5-6 years ago and made a negative comment on one of them. I said anyone notice how in these stories EVERYONE is either prepared for end of the world OR they some how find a cache of weapons, food, etc. which enables them to survive AND no good guy/woman ever seems to die? Got a lot of feedback on that one, with everyone saying, hey, these people put a lot of time & effort into their stories and if you think you can do better, go for it. I did. I put a different spin/perspective from the book One Second After by William Forstchen. It's about a truck driver in his late 50's finding himself in Portland, Oregon when the emp hits, among other things. The story is based on what I know, can do and actually own/have with me either at home or while on the road. Had it on that website for about 2 years before someone complained and the entire story was yanked due to foul language and vividly describing rape, murder, torture, etc. I found this kind of funny because this was a prepper/survivalist website and if something like this actually happened, what do they think would happen? At the time I had either 42K or 45K hits on it and because of my story, was suspended from the website for a week. Was offered other websites by the readers and found one I really liked. Was right up front about my story, saying this was NOT a story for kids to read. The last time I worked/submitted a chapter was in March 2016, with slightly over 20K in views. Haven't finished the story other than working on 2 chapters.On the same web site, the site owner came up with the idea of people being changed or as my main character calls it, being affected. Earth goes thru a solar dust cloud and then is hit with a solar flare from the sun, with some of those on airplanes being affected. Think of the tv series Hero's. I came up with 5 different people with 4 of them having different abilities. The 5th character is the wife of a man who was affected and how she's had to deal with this. Found myself writing more on one characters ability which as of April 2018, has had just over 11K in views. I'm still writing chapters on the main character, but have also started another story about a college age kid (I'm 65) who, along with his brother, were affected. This guy has the ability to disappear into or come out of any shadow. And if you're wondering, several of the authors on that website have had their books published (Amazon) though I think most of them are e-books.

Love the video find the video to be very helpful

What does Amazon do that warrants earning more than the publisher gets?

I wonder if I could sell my book without a publisher.

I'm currently writing a book. it's complete with the exception of some minor things. I was signed by Tate Publishing and something happened. Now I was accepted by another publisher but it cost a lot. Give me some suggestions. It's 88000 words

@shishaceo5204

6 жыл бұрын

A Cross wdym cost allot

@gracielaaudrey2400

6 жыл бұрын

Take the one that is more profitable

@aaaaddddaaa

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like vanity publishing.

@Avatargeek23

6 жыл бұрын

You should not have to pay anybody to publish your book traditionally. Run!

@thewayoftruth-candyjoylynn7163

6 жыл бұрын

Make a Createspace Account, and self publish with them.

Hi Ms Señorita. My name is carlos im tryin to work on a autobiography of my own i wanted to ask what steps can i take to get an agent to see if its a worthy story please let me know

can u guide me mem i am new e book writer .

Great

Thank you will i be able to do this in the uk

Thank you!!!

Where do you get the stuff to go self published

my dgream is to be a writer and i wish i can publish my book thanks girl

Cool stuff :)

@gillianzperkins

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!