@rebecca.thorne: Replying to @** Brenna O'Neill ** a self published book usually can’t be queried once it’s out, unless its getting thousands of sales or viral videos. Its a tough pitch in trad pub to republish a book unless its hugely popular. I just got my rights back for THE SECRETS OF STAR WHALES, so let’s chat about my plans. Basically, it’s self publishing, because it didnt sell well enough that it would entice trad publishers. And here’s why I’m A-OK with that 😁 Its a wonderful journey, and your path is your own! Savor it, regardless of whether its self or trad! #writertok #authortok #BookTok #book #thesecretsofstarwhales #middlegrade #tradpub #selfpub #indieauthor

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a.m.kelly.author
A.M. Kelly 📚 fantasy author :
Everything you said here is very important and reasonable but... Steve Irwin in space??? 👀 Child me would have DIED for that lol.
2024-01-23 04:50:40
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snugbookshop
The Snug Bookshop :
please go with an Indie press in the uk. we reccomend @Hera Books part of @Canelo Books ❤❤❤
2024-01-24 12:47:22
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ryanroomims
RyanRooMims :
Writing for fun. Self-publishing because I want to share. Don’t care about the money or becoming “big time” even though that would be a cherry on top.
2024-01-23 02:55:50
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bannonriverbooks
Bannon River Books :
Ohhh… I can’t wait to see what you do with this as you’ve harnessed indie publishing so well! This will be fun!
2024-01-23 02:50:53
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cozydarkbooks
goth cottagecore fantasy :
Friends keep asking if a big publisher will pick up my self-pub book, and I’m like nooo 🤣 that’s one in a million chance. If I want trad, I have to query.
2024-01-23 02:36:49
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deemaree30
Deeanna West :
Omg magic school bus and dr who!!!!!!!!! I’m so here for this. I want it!!!! Can’t wait to see your new cover and get my hands on it
2024-01-23 05:32:38
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karrynnagel
Karryn Nagel,author📚 :
having honest talks with myself in the mirror is half the battle on self-publishing!
2024-01-23 04:09:58
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amphi.studio
Amphi :) :
Omg I can’t wait to see it come back to life again!! 😍 such a good book!
2024-01-23 02:48:19
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leayspeerwriter
Lea.Y.Speer: Writer :
What tips do you recommend when switching gears from writing adult to writing Midgrade? My next project is MG while current is adult/ NA.
2024-01-23 04:40:54
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zabe_toks
Zabé Ellor :
Congrats on getting your rights back!
2024-01-23 02:55:57
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katbeth86
katbeth86 :
Magic School Bus meets Doctor Who sounds great 🥰
2024-01-24 17:29:46
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betsylerner
BetsyLerner :
I’m an agent, former editor and author. I love your story and wisdom. Walt Whitman self-published!!
2024-01-23 13:52:58
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evbelknap
E.V. Belknap 📚 Slightly Foxed :
Ahhhh congrats!! Another collectors item on my shelf, yesss 👀
2024-01-23 12:14:29
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katrinaslibrary
Katrina’s Library 📚🏳️‍🌈 :
Oooo I’m so excited for this book as a self published book
2024-01-23 09:17:34
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socially_inept123
Soka (they/them) :
Omg yay!!!! That is so exciting!!!!
2024-01-23 02:50:00
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pageprincess7
Corina Blas :
I love the education and this info
2024-01-23 02:38:49
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iammultitudes
Katie Spina :
every time I searched how to self pub MG, everyone said DON'T DO IT. which made me more determined to figure out how to make it work 🤣
2024-04-08 10:26:26
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lmjuniper
Author L.M Juniper ✍️🏾 :
This is the reason I never considered trad publishing. Well, that and the gatekeeping on heavily diverse books.
2024-04-08 04:00:05
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lizshiptonauthor
Liz Shipton | Author :
I just signed a trad deal for a brand new book. I’ll be continuing to self-publish other works. Curious to hear your thoughts on hybrid authoring (doing self and trad publishing at the same time.)
2024-03-16 13:28:05
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a.r..lee.author
A.R. Lee || Author :
Thank you for this video🥰
2024-02-06 03:24:44
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meg_mazzaferro
Meg reads (a lot) :
The sequel sounds SO GOOD I can’t wait to pick these up 🥰
2024-02-04 23:20:53
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stabby.bookworm
𝕾𝖙𝖊𝖕𝖍𝖆𝖓𝖎𝖊 🔪🖤 :
Me here trying to read the title of the secret book also congrats on getting your rights back
2024-01-25 07:48:58
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bclwriter
BCL Writer 🇿🇦 :
Interesting, I'd like to trad publish and it's funny that I'm building a following around my book, it's more so to keep myself accountable to finish writing it if I tell people about it
2024-01-25 04:07:44
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frog_lab_llc
Frog Lab :
You’ve def become 1 of my faves on booktok.
2024-01-25 00:25:37
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ninjapanda428
Amy 🐼 :
im glad you got the rights back and plan to republish it. I do want to read it eventually! Guess I'll be waiting until its republished 👀
2024-01-23 20:02:49
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pridelibrary
Shi’s A Book Dragon :
Soooo glad I already downloaded it to start reading it I hope it didn’t disappear 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️I just want to read your work 😭
2024-01-23 18:29:35
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selinajeckert
Selina J Eckert | cozy fantasy :
love this advice and can't wait to see where it goes! 100% I'm done trying for trad, they don't have advantages for me anymore
2024-01-23 17:22:12
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authorandreamariana89
Andrea Mariana, Author :
Very excited for you! ❤️
2024-01-23 16:46:28
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pagesunknown
@ZachariahWrites on YT 📚 ✍🏼 :
So excited for you to get these rights back! Excited to see what you do with it and the sequel 🥰💖👀
2024-01-23 16:20:45
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romancelover07
RomanceLover :
Are the edits theirs as well?
2024-01-23 15:16:16
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grannysnatchtales
GrannySnatchTales :
29 copies ONLY!! 😮😮😮😮
2024-01-23 14:52:20
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christopherlee05
Christopher Lee :
Your content is so useful. Thank you.
2024-01-23 13:57:54
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acecheeseboard
acecheeseboard :
CONGRATULATIONS
2024-01-23 13:56:32
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liyzee345
Elizabeth Rosano :
Congrats on getting the rights back! But without a press, how would you make more copies? Like how does an indi author physically print books?
2024-01-23 13:02:35
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mama.grimalkin
Kitty Montigny :
So, I’m an artist interested in writing my own art book… I’m also fascinated with all the book binding on TikTok. Would it be totally insane to
2024-01-23 12:25:31
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itrog
Lance Adams :
I appreciate your transparency about the process, the numbers, the expectations, and your thoughts and plans!
2024-01-23 07:07:02
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cassidycarson45
AuthorCarson :
Great advice. Thank you for sharing.
2024-01-23 04:52:22
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christopherleighdodson
ChristopherLeighDodsonAuthor :
Wow, nice. I don’t know how you do it. I have three books on Amazon and I’ve made nothing.
2024-01-23 04:45:13
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kodioverholzer
Kodi overholzer :
@Elm Jed (Elmo) pep talk if you need it you doing good kid I promise
2024-01-23 04:23:14
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mystineptune
Mysti 📚 cozy books 🇨🇦 :
also I love you hair 🔥
2024-01-23 04:06:12
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mystineptune
Mysti 📚 cozy books 🇨🇦 :
muahahahaha 🔥slay. also congrats on getting it back ❤️
2024-01-23 04:05:07
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ezeekat
Jaysen :
Give it to me now!!
2024-01-23 03:57:40
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sinsofredemption
Author Eric Breau :
congratulations.
2024-01-23 03:13:29
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jillndavies_books
Jill N Davies Books :
Lucky you, I’ve got a lot of middle grade kids in my life 😉👏🏻
2024-01-23 02:58:37
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ktrunning
Ktrunning :
ahhh I loved that book so much! I've got a copy but can't wait to see what you do with it in the future! 💕
2024-01-23 02:45:18
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nicoleyorkcreates
Nicole McKeon Author :
Oooooh dang!!
2024-01-23 02:37:06
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chuckmall
chuckmall :
So true! Appreciate your honest view. I've been in the same situation
2024-11-11 15:04:52
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kathrynknowles_
Kathryn Knowles Fantasy Author :
This is so good to hear thanks! Also, this middle grade book sounds awesome 🤩
2024-03-10 03:49:42
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