@ksshaywrites: wow another helplessly niche video about publishing lmao sorry I just needed to dump some thoughts about submission and publishing and selling a book here real quick #writertok #writing #traditionalpublishing #publishing #authortok

Kate | KS Shay
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ailsa.cs
Ailsa | Book Marketer :
Yes! I’m loving her series because you so rarely see the step by step process of people in these wildly successful situations. I worked in trad pub for years & it’s interesting cos it’s new to me, but it’s 100% not what it’s like for most authors 😂
2024-06-19 14:10:46
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victoriaaveyard
Victoria Aveyard :
Absolutely! I’m going to film a video about my privilege going into this sub once my wisdom teeth swelling goes down and I can talk!!
2024-06-22 14:38:40
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e.g.creel
Author E. G. Creel :
curiosity bug bit me and I had to go see. 💀 our trenches are not the same trenches 😂 query on fellow rock kickers.
2024-06-19 18:14:48
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ksshaywrites
Kate | KS Shay :
⚠️no hate to Victoria this is a Victoria appreciation zone but it is ALSO a zone where I feel compelled to offer some more realistic sub expectations in terms of length, interest, treatment, etc ⚠️
2024-06-18 15:27:58
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theodoora_
Theo | L Theodoora :
Being on sub as a debut right now is TOUGH. I'm trying to be so optimistic. The rejections I've gotten so far from imprints have been so nice and the feedback is great, but it's long and frustrating and I'm terrified about not being able to sell to a big imprint without a platform right now. But we've gotta be tough in this industry and radically optimistic 😂😂 I keep telling myself it's going to be great! You're so brave! lol 💜
2024-06-22 16:03:01
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a.g.sharkey
A.G.Sharkey :
She’s also said in her videos that her situation ISNT common and that she’s lucky so many editors want to speak with her. She’s been super transparent about it
2024-06-21 01:43:48
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inkwellsylvia
sylvia • writer ✍🏼 ✨ :
I’m trying to submit by the end of the year & am genuinely nervous abt what that reality will look like 😩
2024-06-18 18:41:37
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sarahjanepounds
Sarah Jane Pounds :
As a fellow author, Thank you so much for sharing this!!
2024-06-20 12:56:42
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alyhollis
✨Aly Hollis✨Fantasy Author 📚 :
Worth saying 💕 but she has a celebrity following. That’s a different game.
2024-06-18 18:02:05
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ruthiestanleywriter
Ruthiesstanleywriter :
Everyone is going to have a different book journey and that’s okay! 🥰
2024-06-20 00:32:50
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katerynaviv
Kateryna Book Cover Artist :
ngl it felt like a weird choice to make. it's a bit like Charlize Theron going "documenting going on auditions, hope to get a new role soon!"... immence respect but also... are we serious here?😅
2024-06-19 11:20:53
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katiewuwrites
katie wu :
“Recently on submission”🙂‍↕️
2024-06-18 16:19:10
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de_moira_lize
Moira 🏹 :
This! I love love Victoria but watching her journey on sub (which I KNOW isn’t typical) while on sub currently hurt. But I’m seriously so happy for her tho 😂 comparison is the enemy fr
2024-07-08 00:18:31
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queenvic_reads
Victoria ❤️‍🔥 :
Just curious why it’s harder today to publish for non-best selling authors
2024-06-24 13:19:41
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alexkenningtonwrites
Alex Kennington | Author ✍️ :
Also I see you being vague!! You go girl!!!
2024-06-18 23:19:04
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alexkenningtonwrites
Alex Kennington | Author ✍️ :
THIS LMAO
2024-06-18 23:18:37
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ksshaywrites
Kate | KS Shay :
Anyway I love yall if you're suffering thru the chaos that is trying to write or publish a book I hope you do something nice for yourself today
2024-06-18 15:28:41
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authordiamondgarrett
authordiamondgarrett :
She also had experience before and some nepo help and that’s okay I love her books but I agree it’s not what the average aspiring author experience
2024-06-18 15:53:10
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annfoxauthor
Ann H. Fox :
as a writer who's been on sub for 8 months, can confirm it is ROUGH out here. for anyone else who's on sub and getting nothing but a few rejections and 🦗🦗🦗, you're not alone!!
2024-07-21 22:00:10
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kayyybabyyy_
KayyyBabyyy_ :
Yes! Her videos are so inspirational. I hope to get there one day but that too a lot of blood, sweat, and tears on her part 💋
2024-06-24 15:59:34
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uhiguesshuh
huh🇺🇲🇬🇧🏳️‍🌈💙🌎 :
rock kicker here and I can confirm- my feet are sore 🫠
2024-06-23 09:47:26
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maxine_quarantine
Maxine 🌲 Evergreen Bindery :
her books suck if that helps 🙏
2024-06-20 16:12:42
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danaiwrites
Danai Christopoulou SFF Author :
She’s great and I love her content and getting to see how sub *can* be for some bestselling authors. But yeah my experience? And the average experience? Wildly different
2024-06-20 09:56:50
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tmhayes03
Tamara :
this 100%
2024-06-20 03:47:08
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authorwillowjames
Willow James| Author :
Glad this got said! I love follow her along but we gotta remember it is not the normal way. She already has multiple best sellers
2024-06-20 01:07:24
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katiewolfwrites
Katie Wolf | book editor :
I thought the same thing seeing her videos! I love it for her but I’m on sub now and it’s NOT like her experience lol
2024-06-19 18:16:17
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sophiasbooks
sophiasbooks :
Who was recently on sub you say 👀🧐
2024-06-18 22:20:52
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