Why Most Aspiring Authors Fail

When it comes to publishing advice on my channel, I’m all about offering perspective. The truth is that many authors feel like a failure or feel disappointed in their publishing journey; that goes for whether they have self-published or traditionally published but haven't seen the sales they hoped to. That said, staying persistent and dedicated throughout the book publishing process can help you achieve great success. If you’re an aspiring author who has been losing hope, use the guidelines in this video to better see yourself and your book's future potential.
 
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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 
 
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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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MORE BOOK PUBLISHING ADVICE:
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How to Become a Bestselling Author:    • How to Become a Bestselling Author  
 
WHY MOST ASPIRING AUTHORS FAIL:
02:46 – Their goal is undefined
05:10 – They don’t read widely in their genre
06:54 – Their manuscript isn’t ready
08:43 – They don’t know how to pitch the book
10:04 – They don’t realize how random publishing is
 
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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