Exactly How I Got My First Book Published // Gillian Perkins

I completely forgot to mention how much I earn from book sales! (Oops!) My book sells for $14.99 on Amazon. For every sale, I earn about $6.00, the publishers get about $4.00, and Amazon gets about $5.00.

(And just in case you're wondering, $6.00 per sale is actually a lot more than many authors get from traditional publishing deals.)

There's also an ebook version of my book, which sells for $7.00. I get about $3.50 for each ebook sale.

In this video I cover exactly how I got my first book published at age 21. This is the process that I'd recommend to any new author who wants to get published.

What's better, self-publishing or traditional publishing? They each have their pros and cons, but self-publishing gives you a lot more creative opportunities, allows you to directly control the success of your book, and generally is more profitable for the author.

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[subwillneaaronlongstaffla]

I am only 11 but I so want to be an author, hoping this is still available when I finish high school!!!

[sunflwrgrl]

Thank you for this video! It was really encouraging! I remember when I first looked into being a writer in college, and it was exactly like that - you aren't a "real" writer if you aren't published by the publishing houses and to get published by them was extraordinarily difficult. But now, it seems like a brave new world for writers, especially considering writing books and magazine articles (and other published print) is not the only way to make a living as a writer anymore.

[babyruthsbaby]

So excited by this information. Wish this was an option years ago, but at present I am inspired once again to let my imagination run free.

[johnmclean]

The book I have wanted to write all my life is done, having started with some short stories and poetry. I like the process you describe, but what are the copyright safeguards? What is to prevent whoever gets your book from putting their name on it? That's my biggest worry.

[pseudonympseudonym]

How did you sell do many books? What did you do to promote your book? I've published before, but I don't pay a publisher - just Amazon - where is your $4 to the publisher going?

[altheaedwards]

thank you Gillian. i am working with create space now. just finish writing my book,

[hj]

Thank you, you have given me confidence to continue writing my book.

[questdiscovery]

Very inspiring! Thank you because I am about to release a personal travel story soon and this gave me so much insight.

[abrianahamilton]

Your videos are VERY informative and easy to understand. Thank you.

[mentalchemistry]

Thanks for the wonderful video. I already started writing a book. I will also go for self publishing. Greetings from Dubai.

[ShanaJahsintaWalters]

It is great that you do not regret being a self-publishing your book.

[charlottefarr]

Thank you so much, I love your content and your videos - I've been watching them for a while now. I always learn something new and after watching this video I went on to produce my first ebook - thank you so much xx

[KE]

Thanks Gillian, that was an excellent video.

[gillianzperkins]

Here's the story of exactly how I managed to get my first book published at a young age. Are you an author? Leave a comment and share what you write about (or what you'd like to write about in the future)!

[Loveismylife]

Thank you for this I AM A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR I AM that I AM

[paulrhowell]

This is the information I've been searching for. Thank you for this video!

[rosaliepurvis]

LOVE YOUR VIDEO. IT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE.

[gracelaine]

ahh this is awesome! and rly encouraging!!!!

[smashdriven]

I really appreciate this video. My only concern about self publishing is getting the word out. I’ve created projects before and have successfully shared them with all my friends and family but it’s difficult for me to gain much of an audience outside of them. Any advice on how to advertise and promote your book/project. (I’m creating a card game as well as a book.)

[VanillaSlash]

Very good, practice advice. Thank you!