What Publishing a Book with the Big Five Is REALLY Like

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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.

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GREAT BOOKS ABOUT WRITING/PUBLISHING:
Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / https://amzn.to/3VE8dtt
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody / https://amzn.to/3Vyk2Bn
Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum / https://amzn.to/3Z4at03

SOME OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS:
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones / https://amzn.to/3vvWItt
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips / https://amzn.to/3CFz4Pt
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid / https://amzn.to/3CjFFi5

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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.

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