When entering the publishing world, it's hard to know which route is the "right" route. Here are some of my thoughts on whether to use a literary agent or whether to self-publish or traditionally publish your novel. My Social Links Website: www.authorjjhanna.com Blog: www.authorjjhanna.com/blog Instagram: www.instagram.com/authorjjhanna/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorjjhanna/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13476261.J_J_Hanna Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorjjhanna

How many editors does your book go through before it's published? The editor said yes, but they didn't accept my book. Why? Why are there so many editors? What do they all do? If you've ever asked one of those questions, you're in the right place. My Social Links Website: www.authorjjhanna.com Blog: www.authorjjhanna.com/blog Instagram: www.instagram.com/authorjjhanna/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorjjhanna/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13476261.J_J_Hanna Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorjjhanna

Ever wondered how to start out as a professional writer? Here are the first few things you should do. Join my Patreon Family: https://www.patreon.com/jjhanna My Social Links: Website: https://www.authorjjhanna.com Blog: https://www.authorjjhanna.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjjhanna/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjjhanna/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13476261.J_J_Hanna Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorjjhanna

The writing and publishing industry is a hard industry to break into. Here are a few tips to help beginning writers, new writers, and young writers who are just starting out as they write. These are things I think every writer should know. Join my Patreon Family: https://www.patreon.com/jjhanna My Social Links: Website: https://www.authorjjhanna.com Blog: https://www.authorjjhanna.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjjhanna/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjjhanna/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13476261.J_J_Hanna Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorjjhanna

Book proposals are one of the hardest parts of being published. I always used to get confused about how to write them and what to put in them. So I'm here to help you avoid that confusion. For a written version of this video, please go visit: https://www.authorjjhanna.com/single-post/2019/08/14/How-to-Write-a-Book-Proposal Join my Patreon Family: https://www.patreon.com/jjhanna My Social Links: Website: https://www.authorjjhanna.com Blog: https://www.authorjjhanna.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjjhanna/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjjhanna/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13476261.J_J_Hanna Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorjjhanna

Ever wondered why you should be in a critique group? Ever wondered what makes for a good critique group? I discuss these and more in this Industry Insights video. Join my Patreon Family: https://www.patreon.com/jjhanna My Social Links: Website: https://www.authorjjhanna.com Blog: https://www.authorjjhanna.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjjhanna/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjjhanna/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13476261.J_J_Hanna Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorjjhanna

Today I'm spilling the tea on platform in the publishing industry. Everywhere you go you hear the same thing: you need a platform. But people rarely tell you why. So today I'm here to tell you why you need a platform to be an author in today's day and age. Want to get a free Platform 101 Guide full of the questions I ask my clients whenever I help them build their platform? You can get it here: https://mailchi.mp/8ffb07502108/z8pg6m8h7a Join my Patreon Family: https://www.patreon.com/jjhanna Services: https://www.authorjjhanna.com/services My Social Links: Website: https://www.authorjjhanna.com Blog: https://www.authorjjhanna.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjjhanna/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjjhanna/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13476261.J_J_Hanna Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorjjhanna

It's finally happening! You're heading to your first writers conference and you're excited, you're nervous, and most of all, you don't want to mess up. I've made a few videos on writers conferences before, but I can tell you that now I am much more prepared to be talking about them. Why? Because this year I'll be attending some as staff. So, here's everything you need to know about writers conferences. If you want to learn more about the publishing industry, I'd encourage you to go explore my channel a bit. I talk about writing, reading, books, movies, the publishing world, and also provide insider tips to help you become a better writer. Join my Patreon Family: https://www.patreon.com/jjhanna My Social Links: Website: https://www.authorjjhanna.com Blog: https://www.authorjjhanna.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjjhanna/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjjhanna/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13476261.J_J_Hanna Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorjjhanna

The traditional publishing process has changed its shape over the years, but there is no reason why it should remain confusing to you. In this video I break it down into 12 easy steps so that you can be prepared as you enter into the publishing world. 1. Write a book. 2. Self edits. 3. Get feedback. 4. Edit again. 5. Write a book proposal. 6. Submit to agents. 7. Gain representation. 8. Submit to Editors. 9. Sign with a publishing house. 10. Content edits. 11. Proofreading 12. Marketting Join my Patreon Family: https://www.patreon.com/jjhanna My Social Links: Website: https://www.authorjjhanna.com Blog: https://www.authorjjhanna.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjjhanna/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjjhanna/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13476261.J_J_Hanna Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorjjhanna