I've Spent FIVE YEARS Trying to Publish a Book. Here's everything I've learned.
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Today's video is a little bit different, but close to my heart. If you've ever wondered what it takes to publish a book, get an agent, or even just write a novel, this video has everything you may have ever wondered! Be sure to watch to the end for a VERY important announcement.
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Kristina, how tall are you. Silly question I know but, as a seamstress I think in proportion, help?
Congratulations Kristina. I used to write a lot of fan fiction, but I don’t really write much anymore. Twice a year, my writer friend, who is published, get together and lock ourselves in a hotel room and write. She works on her next book and I work on my own fiction projects. Her first several books were published by one of the big houses in New York, but she lost her editor and the new one wasn’t as interested. She has now self published one novel with two more coming in the next couple of years. More power to you Karina!
As an aspiring writer mother of two littles and homemaker you don’t know how much this video means to me. I have always wrote and I felt after having kids and being a sahm that there was no way I would ever have the time or that it would be possible. Seeing you do this and share your tips and journey had inspired me to give it a go! Thank you so much for having the courage to put yourself out there like this.
I’m so incredibly proud of you Kristina!!! Self publishing is such a good decision. I’m excited to read your book 🥰
What an exciting new 'Chapter' in your life! :) Congratulations!!
I am so happy for you and so proud you are taking this step for yourself! I am an avid historical romance reader and can't wait to get your novel! Keep it up, you're fantastic!
I'm only five months into writing my novel, and about 50% through the first draft. Thank you so much for sharing these resources. Milanote looks like so much fun.
I can't say how happy it makes me to see you change your mind about self publishing. I have been feeling that's the way I should go when I get to that point. Congratulations!
As an author/editor myself, I know how hard it is. Keep going!!
How wonderful! I can't wait to read your novel when you publish it. If it's anything like your videos it will be spectacular!
I feel like I was meant to find this video, I have been writing for years and I was just thinking today on writing my book again and this shows up on my fyp! So thank you😊
Your opening statement about wanting to be a writer spoke to my soul. I have been the same my entire life as long as I can remember
How cool! I know MANY people who have recently self published books! So proud of you for accomplishing what you have so far! Can’t wait to see how much further you go! ❤
I look forward to reading your book this fall! If it's half as good as the videos you make here I'm sure it will be amazing. I know it was nerve-wracking being so vulnerable with the world but I think it was very brave of you and I admire you for it. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.
Congratulations! I just stumbled across your video. It always makes me happy to hear authors taking control of their own careers and going the indie publishing path. I published my debut novel in the past year too.
Just a tip I’ve heard from other authors, it’s not advised to publish in the US election month.
Good luck with your novel, it’s not easy doing it yourself, but it is very rewarding and just remember it takes time to build a readership.
I'd say the number one advice for writing a first draft is not to let it be bad but to structure it, so that the plot can be good. Even if you prefer discovery writing as I do, at least sketch out what will happen in each act, or make an outline that can change as you write, and it will make all the difference in finishing a draft. That's what worked for me.
I love a day with you! Thank you for filling in some gaps. You are talented so keep dreaming! My sister is a famous author and about 40 years ago she had lots of rejects but kept writing!! You go girl. As my great aunt used to say… hitch your wagon to a star!! Much love
Wait a minute. You're not really going to tell us you were on the cover of a book and not tell us the name of the book are you? p.s., Sarra Cannon has self published MANY novels and she has a channel called Heart Breathings where she teaches other people how to self publish as well. She has gone over the stigma that can happen when you self publish. I think self publishing is smart and the way to go. It's a bit more effort and expense but you get to retain control over your creation. It is ok to be grateful and to go your own way. I'm so excited for you!
Haha they’re not out any more, she decided to rewrite them and make them novels from novellas! The author’s name is Eden Wilder though!
I looked up the authors books and I think it might be the book “ one magical place “
What’s the name of the book you’re on the cover of?🥰😁 we want to seeee itttttt!
Definitely One Magical Place…….fantastic!
Oh, Kristina! So so happy for you, I am crying, too. I know how hard you have been working toward this. I'm not into your genre but I will buy and read your book when the time comes because I believe in you and want you to have my support. ❤❤❤
I am SO PROUD OF YOU!! When you started talking about self-publishing, I literally got goosebumps head to toe. How exciting!?! I can't wait to read your novel!
Thank you so very much for making this video! So much helpful information! I'm in a similar boat as you. I've been writing stories since my childhood, did NaNo, but then started a family the next year and, although the stories kept building in my mind, I was not allocating time to writing daily. Now, I'm back to it again and I'm really happy with the way my stories are going. I want to begin the pursuit of publishing soon and everything you talked about here is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you!
I was reading Victoria Holt/Jean Plaidy/Phillipa Carr at the same age and that is how I knew I wanted to write. Thank you for this informative video!
i can hardly wait to get your novel when it is published . i pray that it becomes a hit. i love your videos and how you keep them real love your kids they are so sweet . you are a buetiful person inside and out. may God bless everything you and your husband put your hands to GOD BLESS From MRS. Linda Mann
I can't wait to read your novel too, you narate your videos so well.
Awesome! Can't wait to buy it once you get the book released!
Congratulations Kristina! That is wonderful news and what an exciting time of your writing journey. Will the book be available in New Zealand as I would like to buy it after it is published.❤
Ah, sigh. I'd love to be a writer.. or more so a published writer. But I'm the classic "It's a part of me; if someone doesn't like it... I would take it personally". Someone can publish whatever I have stashed away after I'm dead!
It’s definitely something to work through! I purposefully don’t look at reviews for a WHILE if ever. Reviews are for other readers and not the author anyway! But it does take some mental prep to put your creative work out there and I’ll always have that little terrified part of me knowing someone won’t like it 😂 but that’s ok! Not everything is going to be for everyone.
❤❤❤❤ congratulations!!!!!
I'm so excited for you!!!
Congratulations! Can’t wait to read your book!🎉
You are so inspiring! Your creativity is really astounding and I can’t wait to read your book!
Thank you. Just thank you.
Words cannot express how much I loved this video💖 It is so so helpful to listen to your story and your tips and tricks on editing and writing and all the work that comes with publishing a novel! Being a published author has been my dream too and you inspire me so much to chase my dream! For a couple years now I've been not focused on my writing (just on my love of reading lol) but it wasn't until this year that I was like "wait a sec, why am I lollygagging? Lets just write!"
I can't wait to read your novel! Once you do publish it, could you pissibly consider making a video on your experience working with self publishing and how you did it?
I think I will! I’d love to talk about the pros and cons as far as I know them and just share everything I know about self publishing
Love this video you look lovely. My daughter has had 2 books published. I think each book ( much smaller than yours). It took her 2-3 years to for each book. Then like you it was in between working v demanding job. So keep it up 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🥂
Hey I can’t wait I normally read vampire books but I will be one of the first to read your book and walk about it on my instagram and CZcams because I love you for showing me that I can ware vintage and be plus size I thought like every one else that vintage is only for small people and it make sense what you say we only see the small things because the regular people meaning people our size wore there clothes out. Thank you again for sharing I’m marking the book in my calendar right now.
I was emotional with you! Your writing must be amazing. I will share this video with my 15 year-old as she is a constant writer. She started telling stories around age 5 to her younger sister using felts.
Literally take my money!! Lol This is my go-to comfort fave genre (scotland set historical fiction, especially in the 1700s). Im so happy for you and I will be pre-ordering this book as soon as it's available. You're my fave vintage creator (plus all your other talents) and I 100% can't wait to see what you've done with the historical fiction genre.
How exciting!!!! I can tell you that my mother has decades worth of love for reading. We love nothing more than a good "hysterical" novel or bodice ripper....as we call them. You have come up with a story line and setting that truly calls to both of us. We love history, have Scottish ancestry, and seek escapism....... and of course true love's first kiss! Good on you for fighting for your dream. Looking forward to reading your words in the future. xxxxxxxxxx
I am so excited for you!!!!!!!!
You go girl!!! Looking forward to reading your work.
Congratulations!! So excited for you!! Planning to order!!
That's an announcement ! I'm very happy for you, and I hope you're proud of yourself. Because you sure have reasons to !
I love your book content!!! thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge!
So excited for you
Congratulations on this milestone! I can’t wait until I can buy a copy! ❤
Congratulations! That is a huge accomplishment! Thank you so much for being vulnerable to share your process, what you've learned, and what you wish you'd done differently. That is so valuable. I will be on the lookout for your book in the fall!
I’m so happy for you! Congratulations!❤️
Congratulation on your achievement , I will be buying it for sure, I liked the highlander vibe of the note you showed. I found your channel a few weeks ago and have been binge watching since. You have grown so much in your content creation over the different videos along the years. Lots of positive vibes from Scandinavia.
Congratulations!! This is such exciting news.
Congratulations! I’m so excited for you, what an incredible accomplishment all around. It’s inspiring to watch you having seen this whole thing through, betting on yourself and believing in your story and your dream. Thank you for encouraging us all!!
Congrats! It’s always exciting to see someone creating art and putting it out into the world 🎉
I’m excited to read your book. 😊
Congratulations Kristina!! I look forward to purchasing, reading and cherishing your book. ♥
Ahhhh!!! I'm so excited for you!!! 🤩 Also, not me crying right along with you 😭 I got goosebumps bc I KNOW how much you want this. I can't wait for your dreams to come true and I can't wait to buy a copy and read 📖
How exciting! I will certainly be one who will purchase your novel!
I'm so going to buy this book! It sounds amazing ♡
Your happiness and excitement are contagious!
Good for you 🎉
Congrats!!! I have been sitting on 4 novels I want to write but my need for perfection is stopping me from writing. Gonna take your advice and just get one drafted and use milanote to get the notes outta my head
Can't wait for some quiet this afternoon to watch this ❤
Do it!
🤗💐Congratulations 📚
“This is my emotional support coffee” ❤❤❤ I love you!!!
Lol you know 😂 I love you!
I read somewhere that a mom told her daughter.. when you are dating a man and you feel butterflies.. run hard and fast in the opposite direction!! Thats not love. Love is steady. Calm. Dependable. That resonated w me .. i grew up reading harlequin romances at my grandparents house.. my mom would have died if she knew.. it totally skewed my idea of love.. nor too mention highly inappropriate for my age. Talk about *** education..
Will you put it out on audio? Would love to hear you read it
Yes! Either I will record an audiobook myself or I will hire someone to do so!
Yeah, NaNoWriMo is great for writing a *detailed outline*
Congratulations!
As someone who also has ADHD, how did you stay consistent?
What about a gofund me for the book? Xx
That’s so sweet of you to suggest! I do have the kofi link in my bio but I also have sponsors from whom I should have funds to get things done!
I've just discover your channel and I love it but I can't stand cats, so goodbye.
Pitty.
Thank you for the HUGE laugh this morning, this is the funniest comment I’ve ever gotten 😂😂😂
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