Why Do So Many BAD Books Get Published?

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Have you ever picked up a book that EVERYONE seems to be talking about — only to find that the writing is underwhelming, mediocre, or just plain bad? As an author, you might be baffled and frustrated that a book like this can get published, and meanwhile, you’re still getting rejected by agents and publishers left and right. Today, I’m going to explain why these “bad” books get published and help you better understand the book industry.

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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
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Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid / https://amzn.to/3CjFFi5

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WHY BAD BOOKS GET PUBLISHED:
00:56 – They provide an emotional experience
02:33 – They hit the timing jackpot    
03:54 – The publisher sees dollar signs
05:34 – They meet genre expectations
06:32 – “Bad” in publishing is subjective

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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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