So you finished writing a book! Now what?

Finishing a novel is a HUGE accomplishment! But your work has only just begun. What do you do once you've actually finished a draft of a book? Hint: lots of revision. And other stuff!

This video offers a quick snapshot of some of the steps you'll need to take, including revising your book, finding critique partners, and doing research on publishing methods.

Goodreads:

Twitter:

Instagram:

Website:

Wattpad:

[luisdiaspires]

I DID IT TODAY! After 4 years I finally finished it!

[Laura-zuib]

last night after 4 months of hardcore writing while unemployed i finally finished my book at 92k words and then immediately burst into tears lol. waiting to start the second draft will be the hardest part

[hgreenwild]

Lot's of revising. That was the hardest part at first. Now I love it. Each time I revise I also expand and find new ways to bring things about. This makes our stories that much better.

By the way...totally going to marathon your videos while I write today.

[dwretrostudio]

I been writing my mystery book for almost 6 years now and I finally finished it and can’t wait to get it out to the world 🌎

[madmadame]

I finally finished mine this past Sunday, thank you for all your help these long years.

[msmageautrice]

Thank you for the video! I just finished writing my second book and YEAH!!! Time to celebrate and have a social life! I was going to wait for 2 weeks until revising, but I will take your advice and wait more... like... 3 weeks... XD

[galaxylucia]

I just finished my first fantasy novel and I’m proud of myself! I’m giving myself time to forget it by working on book #2 before I began the revisions process for book #1

[dominussharith]

I DID IT! AFTER YEARS OF TRYING. Now for this specific one I started Jan 15, 2021 and finished Nov 24, 2021.

[LilyMeadeBooks]

"I'm gonna make another video about that" should be your tag line, LOL.

[DwynTwo]

I FREAKING DID IT, I'm so excited I can't sleep!! And I need to share with likeminded people!! I'm 29 now and it's been my dream to write a book since age 13, but I never got it done because I couldn't get past 100 pages! 740 pages now, let's go! Almost done editing it too, I'm so happy!

[kristofer_joseph]

I finished my book and I’m scared of someone reading it. Terrified. But I want to publish it lol

[Addie_]

I just finished my 30000 word book/novella it’s been a 9 months

[sri]

I finished my first draft of a historical fantasy that adds up to 99K words two days ago. I’m planning to take a two week break like u suggested but I really am having trouble with finding writer friends who know my genre. But the problems are for after two weeks, right now, imma celebrate.

[siasarchiveoflife]

I’ve been writing my novel for 8 years, I’m nearing the end of editing it to its fullest.

[yonisz]

I'm writing my first 3 chapters for over 7 months now changing them every day. leaving it for a few weeks and reading again.

[shelbygroat]

I just finished writing my book, loved how it ended (even though my readers' wont) ive gone back through for my first reading and realized HOW many times i hurt my main character... i had to fix that 😂😅

[kachiis]

Hi alexa. Contacted you on Instagram about my dilemma on whether to write historical or fantasy. Your response was amazing, Just want to say your videos are so helpful. Please continue.

[rico]

I started my book on paper March 2020 I finished my rough draft on paper last month.. the hardest part is transferring everything onto my laptop

[xoo]

Did you do a video on how to format the book for submission?

[mattmallecoccio]

My Mom is my critique partner because she's the exception to your rule. She does NOT sugarcoat her opinion