How to write a book and get a traditional contract, self-published, or indie published

[DebGallardo]

Kristen,

Great video! Loved the meaty content. I'd never heard the 3 kinds of publishing so clearly and succinctly described. I heard the death knell of traditional publishing echoing all the way to Ohio and beyond...

I'm particularly glad you made the distinction between the vanity presses and independent publishing. Useful and important info.

Deb Gallardo

The Story Ideas Virtuoso

[ultimatebookcoach]

@DebGallardo Thanks for the kind comment Deb!

[paulawhidden]

I agree, best office ever. You gave some great information. I would suggest a separate microphone with noise cancelling because the ocean is loud and I can be distracting.

[rozfruchtman]

Kristen ~ Just LOVE LOVE LOVE your energy ~Roz Fruchtman

[rozfruchtman]

Kristen EVERY time I hear you talk, you make me feel writing a book is so doable. You are the greatest!!! ~Roz Fruchtman

[October271987]

ok book coach. idk your name. any ways when my book is published is it mandatory to do book signing and reading?

[ultimatebookcoach]

@October271987 It's Kristen Eckstein, I introduced myself a little fast in the video. ;) My answer to you is, do you want to sell books or not? You really need to create a complete marketing plan for your book that includes book signings & readings.

[Yoko3034]

IMOVIE!!

[October271987]

hello book coach. can i go by an alias when i publish my book? i want to be an unknown author for this one book

[ultimatebookcoach]

@October271987 Yes you can, it's called a pen name. :)

[October271987]

you said the 3rd publishing style is indi?

[ultimatebookcoach]

@October271987 Yes, 3 publishing styles: traditional, vanity & indie. :)

[October271987]

one dislike? lolz?

[PokerRandomer]

You don't really need to do a year of research... You could just start writing.. Thats really idea why would you want to learn about other books.. To see what other books are like but If I was writing a book I would want my book to be alot different from any book out there isn't that what makes it so good ???

[janmalloch]

Thanks so much Kristen for some really valuable tips!!

[c94s95]

Wow now I wanna write a book lol

[AuthorsBroadCast]

This is probably the #1 question, good ideas.

[SurfBodyFITNESS]

Kristen is my inspiration!!  :-)

[ultimatebookcoach]

Thank you everyone for the fantastic comments! I'm overwhelmed at the response to this video and hope to help you all with more tips to come! ~Kristen Eckstein, Ultimate Book Coach :)

[everydayonvideo]

Nice video here! Can we do self-publishing when we wrote our own book? You're great! Thanks :)

[TheOldTVCommercials]

Wow! I want to be a good writer to publish my own book heheh! But you guys are expert! I admire you! I will remember these tips you gave! Thanks!

[GolfDriveSecrets]

Wonderful video tips! Writing a book is fun and it would be more fun if its already published :) You know on your self that someone is reading your books! Great tips really! Keep it up.

[shargousa]

Great Video and thank you so much for the great tips.

[beachgram59]

Great video...thanks for sharing

[DayspringBooks]

Great synopsis of the Writing and Publishing Game, the rules of which are ever-changing. Like Kristen, I have chosen to be an "indie." Yes, you have full control, but what that means is that you also have full responsibility. But, hey, I'm a big boy, and I like it that way! ~Grady Brown, author of That's What I Have...That's Who I Am! and That All May Be Fulfilled.

[jend1497]

Every aspiring writer needs to watch this video. There are tips there upon which you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else.

[goldendot]

Very useful tips. Great learning. Thanks for sharing, Kristen.

[6thSenseBranding]

Thanks Kristen for the advice on getting out and into nature! I think we often forget we can get outside of what comfortable for us and get a lot more done! I'll be taking that advice and moving forward fast!

[6thSenseBranding]

Thanks Kristen for the advice on getting out and into nature! I think we often forget we can get outside of what comfortable for us and get a lot more done! I'll be taking that advice and moving forward fast!

[6thSenseBranding]

I am all about heading out of my comfort zone to write, Kristen! I'll be sure to take that advice and get it done. Thanks for your motivation!

[TheFitWin]

I loved the tip about blog writing mindset. That chunks it down a lot. Thanks for this information, Kristen!

[TheFitWin]

I loved the tip about blog writing mindset. That chunks it down a lot.

[bookmarketingtv]

Kristen, thank you for sharing this incredible informative video. Not only did I learn a lot, I got so inspired I began thinking of how creating a small book series for my market would be incredible! Thanks again! D'vorah Lansky, Author of Book Marketing Made Easy

[FrankSGreenwood]

Very Inspiring author.. I've always thank you for all your video tips! (:

[rnilsen12]

Great video with several useful tips for productivity! Thanks for posting.

Rich Nilsen

AllStarPress

[spittinimagephotos]

Thanks for all the helpful tips. I loved how you explained each type of publishing and then gave the pros and cons. It makes me want to learn more about publishing. I'm heading off to your website now! Thanks!

[KelliClaypool]

What an incredible video, Kristen. Full of amazing content and so educational. I loved that you spoke on the 3 ways to publish a book, along with the pros and cons of each. Excellent, excellent, excellent!! - Kelli Claypool

[DrEricaG]

Kristen,

What a delightful video. I have struggled with which way to go to publish my book and I finally chose to get it self-published and I an so happy with the results. I can promote it as I please, I can use it in any way I choose, I can update it, I can create future addons. Good work there.

Erica

[annvertel]

Kristen there couldn't be a better place to write - what a wonderful video and great tips to get us out of the "office" and into an inspired writing mode. Great job with the video - keep them coming! - Ann Vertel

[DrMommy911]

Thanks for all the wonderful tips you shared on this video -they helped me with my first book...who would have thought I would be on my way to book #2 - thanks again!!:) Hugs, Dr. Daisy aka Dr. Mommy

[jameswedmore]

Oh Kristen! I've always been a fan of all your videos!! Thank you for all the content you share with us inspiring authors!! keep them coming (my book is in the works!) :-)