How to Become a Bestselling Author

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Becoming a bestselling author might feel like an unattainable dream, but it’s only impossible if you don’t try. Too many writers give up their dreams because they fear they’re not good enough to write a bestselling novel or book. Whether you choose to traditionally publish or self-publish, it IS possible to find major success. In this video, I have five tips to boost your confidence and writing motivation, better prepare you for the book publishing process, and help you become a bestselling author.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BECOME A BESTSELLER:
01:27 - Read in your genre
03:44 - Lean into your skill set
05:46 - Keep writing
07:35 - Put yourself out there
08:58 - Trust your team
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@KarrGalaxyStudios 2 года назад

"A rising tide that lifts all boats" - I love that quote. A much needed uplifting message today, thank you! Awesome video.

@calebd.5005 2 года назад

My writing "superpower" that I'm working on is crafting realistic and engaging dialogue. That's been one of my top complaints when I read books now - so many good authors with world building and emotion and character and then BOOM dialogue just falls flat to me. So that's what I'm trying to craft

@AlyssaMatesic 2 года назад

Dialogue is really tricky to master--but once you got it, you got it! Thanks for sharing :)

@kabeirai 2 года назад

Thanks for your insights into what many of us find to be a very difficult and frustrating industry. As a writer who has had multiple deals with traditional publishers, including Penguin and St Martins, I’d be interested in hearing your perspective on maybe the most frustrating aspect of all: publishers who acquire and publish your book, but don’t sell it. By that I mean they don’t make more than a token effort to get reviews, advertise, promote word of mouth, etc. Instead, they seem to expect the author to do all that for them. Which is ironic, considering that authors seek the traditional publishing route-and give up a lot of potential royalty income-because those houses supposedly have resources we as individual authors lack. Why do so many published books get “orphaned” by their publishers?

@rowan7929 2 года назад

I have asked a successful indie author what she did, and now I'm reading few books on how to write better and how to make ads on Facebook and Amazon. The latter are the problems I have. At least it's an cheaper option than some expensive course which seems to help most authors. I keep on writing and wont give up that easily. I know there is always something to learn and your videos have been a big help too.

@ccormore 2 года назад

I read in my genre and I underline words I don't know or am not confident to use yet in my work. I then put the words down in a separate notebook and try to learn them. I'm not a native English speaker and there are usually around 3 words on EVERY PAGE that are new to me. It's a bit intimidating and it makes me feel like my vocabulary is very limited. But all I can do is read and keep learning. I really wish to be traditinally published in English🙂

@bodine219 2 года назад

You'll get there. I'm in a writing group with a few non-native English speakers and a couple of them write with more fluency than most of the native speakers. Surprisingly, most of the trouble doesn't seem to be vocabulary. Tense switching is a lot more common, but that's something an editor can help with. Your youtube comment sounds like a native speaker.

@ccormore 2 года назад

@@bodine219 thank you, that is nice to hear :)

@lisev415 Год назад

Do no feel discouraged by that. Just thibk that you dont know all the words in your own language.

@LifeWithCandis 7 месяцев назад

Simple and informative. Thanks Beautiful! 💗

@author.gabrielavrivera Год назад

I've been told a lot that my descriptions are very vivid and creative so that seems to be my superpower!

@bdup159 Год назад

Your channel has been so helpful thank you very much

@SaintOrCinema 7 месяцев назад

LOVE IT!

@heavenbounddaughter1125 Год назад

Your words are good. And inspiring. Thank you.

@briantellstales 2 года назад

So much value in this video! Also congrats on 6k!

@AlyssaMatesic 2 года назад

Haha, thank you! :)

@alexmir1763 2 года назад

Thank you!

@gordonduff22 2 года назад

Lots of good insights. "A rising tide that lifts all boats," I like that.

@AlyssaMatesic 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@marcgoldbergdogtrainer Год назад

Really helpful video. Thank you. I have traditionally published three books in the non-fiction, dog behavior, genre. Besides my knowledge of the field, I discovered my writing superpower is the anecdote. So I am starting a narrative nonfiction work of stories that will convey important themes of the human canine relationship.

@mrplatink 2 года назад

For my "new adult fairytale," it's heavily influenced by music background. "Sprinkle in" a heavy dosage of comedy, and out pops... a work in progress! lol

@ladyjatheist2763 9 месяцев назад

As usual, extremely helpful tips! As I come closer to making contact through your website, I am stricken with a nearly paralyzing fear that encompasses many of those you already discussed, and moreover, sadly, deeply aware of how 1 comment made 40 years ago has massively damaged a lifetime of hope for success. It's strange how sometimes we don't realize how broken we really are until someone points it out. But you can't fix something until you realize it is broken, and therein lies the rebirth of hope. So, thank you for that. :D

@dukeofedinborough 2 года назад

As always, Alyssa, this is very useful. Tips and encouragement. We all need a bit of this during the book-writing journey...thanks. Just off now to do some 'happy writing'!

@AlyssaMatesic 2 года назад

Best of luck with your happy writing! :)

@jamesstolpa9442 2 года назад

Thanks for the tips. I especially liked the idea of not being discouraged about a book not selling as well as hoped. My first novel (and only so far) has not done much of anything as far as sales. I'm hopeful that it will reach a broader audience in time. Keep doing what you do. It does help! I have incorporated several tips from your previous videos in other projects I've undertaken.

@AlyssaMatesic 2 года назад

Yes, perspective is everything! I wish you the best of luck with your publishing journey :)

@MrDanroche 2 года назад

It does make me optimistic. Thanks!!

@AlyssaMatesic 2 года назад

Glad to hear that!

@angeliquelegrand2942 Год назад

Thank you for the professional tips and encouragement! First Dutch Children’s book published, English version coming soon ❤

@AlyssaMatesic Год назад

Congrats!

@donaghcoffey2416 2 года назад

Great video as always Alyssa. Thanks for this one in particular, it's very motivational - just what I needed. Well done you.

@AlyssaMatesic 2 года назад

So glad it was helpful!

@Waveyywatersentgroup Год назад

Thanks

@waynegathers587 5 месяцев назад

My writing super power is creative depth in telling a story which comes from my sketch drawing designs & characters. That is where everything starts for me. As always, thank you kindly Alyssa for the tidbit of advice.

@AlyssaMatesic 5 месяцев назад

I love that! Thanks for sharing!

@TheEccentricRaven 5 месяцев назад

I've noticed that word of mouth is a key figure to many bestsellers. In fact, the way that I first heard about Harry Potter, Twilight, and The Hunger Games when they were brand new was by word of mouth. It's one of those things you can't control, no matter how much you market.

@AndrewMonzon11 2 года назад

Alyssa, thank you for this video. I have followed you for a while, but this is my first time commenting. Your tips are always helpful, but some of your videos (like this one) fills us with hope. Your advice always resonates. After watching your videos I have reworked my novels and query letter. Thank you for all of your support. Wish you all the best.

@AlyssaMatesic 2 года назад

I'm so glad! I wish you the best of luck with the querying process :)

@chermanentpalk 2 года назад

Hi Alyssa! Your videos have been a tremendous help as I learn about traditional publishing! Do you happen to have any tips specific to poetry within the traditional publishing landscape? If you do, I would love to see a video on that!

@AlyssaMatesic 2 года назад

I'm glad they helped! I haven't worked with poetry before, so I don't have a video out on poetry in the traditional publishing industry. The biggest tip I know is that many small independent presses offer poetry contests, where poets can send in book length manuscripts for potential publication + a cash prize! So that's something to look out for.

@UncleIJT Год назад

I am not much of a reader. My writing genre is Drama or Dramedy. Hopefully someday I can write a bestseller!

@waveworld1geo674 7 месяцев назад

Dear Alyssa, I really love your videos but could you also do a video about non fiction/ coffee table books? thanks so much

@unchargedpickles6372 Год назад

I listen to audio books every night to sleep, when driving, etc. If you don't have time to read you can make time. Also your public library probably has an app where w a library card you can check out audio books free! Just fyi if you can't afford to buy audio books etc

@AlyssaMatesic Год назад

Yes! The public library is a great, free resource for books and audiobooks--thanks for sharing!

@xandermedina2065 5 месяцев назад

To me, the advice to read, is...only for certain authors. If ypu dont know what you want to write, reading to get know what sells is good. But for me, i already know what i want to write. I dont want to write what sells, i want to write the stories that fill my head.

@cjpreach 2 года назад

My writing "super power" is strong narrative voice. And persistence. I'm looking to publish a novel before the 30-year mark as a writer of fiction. Time is running out. Hehehe

@AlyssaMatesic 2 года назад

Best of luck!

@themikeshowlive 9 месяцев назад

Still working on my "debut". Not sure I have any strengths yet. Hopefully some reader feedback will help me see if I'm doing anything well.

@srikantamishra8366 9 месяцев назад

Can you guide a book to be best seller

@lisev415 Год назад

7:30 ❤

@IbrahimAbdi-zb5hi 3 месяца назад

Even me 😢

@davidschwarzkopf5068 2 года назад

Historical Fiction is my love. Research is my joy. I am a tour guide at a cemetery. The only reason guides stop at one grave is the person it contains was buried without a head. I wanted to give her a life. The that I have completed and will self publish does that. Help

@andeeharry 2 года назад

it is rare, but possible. Just like gambling in the casino, in order to win, you have to try, get lucky.

@AlyssaMatesic 2 года назад

Haha, yes!

@williamStonehill7382 Год назад

No way, my first book was about writing superpowers...

@jeffsalo7528 Год назад

I just finished a crime novella that I have out to a couple of beta readers. I have a natural talent for writing dialog.

@jameshansen7108 2 года назад

This was really encouraging, and I think there is one other thing worth mentioning. Just because your book might not sell well now, it doesn't mean it won't sell well later on. The only book that comes to mind that turned into a movie is Dune. From memory, it's a very old book, but picked up popularity as a movie later on. I'm not sure what the difference in time frame was for other well known titles, e.g. Harry Potter, Hobbit, LOTR, etc. But they are there. Heck, technically Disney took a lot of the tales from the Brothers Grimm series and adapted them to the classics we love today. So don't lose heart if the initial reaction isn't what you expect! As for 'writing superpowers', I think I've only just recently found them. There seem to be two: 1. Educational and entertaining - the books I write tend to have some type of theme that the reader can learn and apply in real life, but it lets them explore the theme safely within the book to help them understand it; usually something philosophical in nature. The first novel I wrote demonstrated the importance of critical thinking through the characters, and the importance of not taking bias at face-value. 2. "Deep characters" - I find that I end up writing and wanting to know the backstories and consequences of the actions of the characters, all the whys about that character. For one in particular, I actually ended up in tears writing the chapter, and I was really heartbroken for what that character went through. Tears came out again even on reviewing and editing it.

@AlyssaMatesic 2 года назад

Yes, thank you for the Dune example! Publishing is a fickle business, and what seems to be selling low now can become a household name if you give it the time it needs.

@uncleanunicorn4571 2 года назад

Got my 1st rejection letter from an agent, many more to go...

@AlyssaMatesic 2 года назад

A response at all is great! I wish you the best of luck with the querying process :)

@VictoriaVaden 2 года назад

How’s it going now? Did you find an agent?

@jamesalaniz5148 Год назад

My writing superpower is writing stuff that nobody reads...all jokes aside, horror, that makes me people say 'damn! That's crazy!'

@benjaminmwashumbe3586 2 года назад

"Keep writing" seems so simple and unimportant but it's quite a challenge especially once you're done with the first draft and have to go over your own work.

@AlyssaMatesic 2 года назад

Exactly!

@diegooland1261 2 года назад

Have you ever wondered why the person making a RU-vid video about becoming a best selling author isn't one? I mean, why not take your own advice, crank out a few best sellers, then retire?

@BoneistJ 2 года назад

'Can't become a best selling author if you stop writing' Tell that George RR Martin.

@KarrGalaxyStudios 2 года назад

He hasn't stopped writing, he's just takes a long time to write but he didn't get his best seller until much later in his writing career. He's been writing for over 30 years...

@bodine219 2 года назад

I think his problem might be the opposite. Pantsers sometimes slow down under pressure...

@211FairyTale 2 года назад

I don't get what you mean by this? He worked on ASOIAF for decades. In fact, he said he actually gave up on it ever being much of anything, yet he kept writing it because he loved it.