How to Publish a Book in 2021 (Based on 45+ Years of Experience) 

I really like listening to Jerry speak, his voice is very relaxing.

I love that line, "if you think they should have waited until they got to the good stuff, next time start with the good stuff."

Thank you for sharing. I'm nine books in (self-published) and have violated just about every one of your guidelines. If I go for a tenth I will pay more attention. I write mostly because I enjoy it and have the time now that I am retired. I have little or no expectations, except for a nightly bowl of good ice cream next to my keyboard to keep me balanced.

This a must-see video! Many thanks! As an author, I can’t stress enough about having your manuscript tight as drum. Flubbed, misspelled words can turn a reader off in a heartbeat! Proofread ✍️ your work! A million times if needed! I guarantee you will find something you’ve missed! Good luck, everyone! 😊😊😊😊

I've been enjoying hearing Jerry's voice into the writing process. Above all the other amazing writers, there seems to be a genuine heart for other writers progress.

Jerry is so amazing. He is so selfless and truly heart giving. He's been one of my most favorite authors. He has always fallen on the top of my list. Great advice! Ty!

Jerry you have become an absolute blessing for me. I can't recall how i found out about you but i am now interested in your books and should check out a few. As someone who always loves writing but always afraid to take that next stop.. im finally turning my stories into true manuscripts.

Jerry has given me more information about writing then I could ever have discovered on my own.

Thanks for sharing. As a RU-vidr myself I know how much work goes into making and uploading tutorials. And yours are really good (relevant and pedagogical).

Thank you Jerry. I love your videos. They are very enlightening. I wrote a book about my Mom’s life. She lived a rough life in the foothills of Kentucky, during the onset of World War ll. When she was 12 she lost her Dad after he was shot by his own father in-law. My book entails many hard times dealing with the aftermath of this tragedy. I’m also writing the follow up to that book. It is about my tragedy as a three year-old. I set myself on fire and ended up on the brink of death. It is about how the love of family can get you through even the worst of times. It covers many things but most of all, growing up in a small town dealing with the third degree scars that left me feeling unworthy in life. For now I am self publishing mostly for friends and family. It has taken me far too long to get this far. But I’m determined to see it through. Maybe in time I may publish these traditionally. My question is….can that be done after I have done the self publish platform. I love your books and your son’s work as well. Thank you and God Bless.

This is too perfect, I just finished my first book and have been wondering how to get it published. Thank you!!

Imagine he just starts advertising RAID: Shadow Legends.

Your honest analysis has been hugely helpful in aiding my decision to traditionally publish. I may be an author in the rough, but I look forward to the challenge. Your experience is priceless, and I deeply appreciate that you're conveying your insights through RU-vid, allowing people like myself to become more skilled and knowledgeable in the sphere of writing, thank you.

I really appreciate these videos, they aren’t self-promoting or solicitous, they’re very informative and helpful.

Honestly the most valuable source of support I've found. You keep it real!

Out of all the others, this has been the best sound advice.

Yours are my favorite videos. I've learned more from you than anyone else without a bunch of confusion. Thank you

Thank you, Mr Jenkins, for your useful and honest advice.

Jerry thank you. Not only I loved your pearls of wisdom on writing and publishing a book. But it sent a chilling message vibrating my confidence to rise and fall simultaneously. I’m ready to ferociously edit edit edit. I’m on your mailing list but never paid attention to your emails. Now I will read every word of it. My first book title is about a collection of 101 thoughts that evolved over forty years into shaping my thinking from readers perspective. It’s about the daily practicalities of life can “piss” us off, but if we slightly change the way we think it renews the mind but makes the world a better place to live. Furthermore the things that grind us down ? don’t.

best video ive seen on this subject. thank you. You're voice is very comforting for what that is worth as well. Happy new year.

I am so happy i found you. I will finish what I started I have a story that I am writing and living at the same time and I have a manuscript written now I am going back to redo this because I had no clue what I was doing expect I have the story it is a true story about my life with metastatic breast cancer and all that comes with it on every subject of cancer i am very passionate about this in helping anyone that i can and excited to get this finished and ready to publish. I have a big following it is growing daily I have been advocating interviewing and writing on social media about my story everyone seems to get help from me and have asked me to write my book this is what put this on my heart. I cannot wait to finish this, and I am so grateful for your words and education. Thank You!!

Excellent writing and publishing tips. Thank you for having the heart of a teacher!

I'm glad I found this channel so soon after starting my novel, this video along with all your others and your emails help me a lot.

I absolutely love the free bonuses at the end

Much appreciate the information 🙏 Just finished my first book, but still re-reading it to make sure it's something that my readers' will want to keep reading and turning the page Ur videos are amazing and very beneficial! I hope to make it into the writing career and show my creative work in pages for many to see! 🙋

I'm a published autor in my home town in Colombia, and I'm just starting a writer career. Thank you for your time and care to give us, new comers writets, theese kind pieces of advice.

Your fine tuning tips certainly brings a manuscript alive. Thanks Jerry.

Love your podcast. Clear, to the point, ez to listen voice.

'THE REALITY' He really gave us the reality of everyone who say 'Self-Publishing is the BEST' If that would be the case, why would famous authors and with a lot of media presence and fans would traditionally publish, self publishing has it's own pro's but, it isn't the best.

You are the best, Jerry. I appreciate all your videos.

Thank you for your inspiration. I am writing my first book called Tethoris. and guess what? ITS DONE! I never thought I would be able to write my own book! I can't thank you ENOUGH!

We loved your video, how to write a book, and I've written two books, one being published, and I'm working on the other.

Thanks Jerry. Your channel and blog provide great tips and wisdom all things writing. It's been helping this past English major get back into writing again. Much Appreciated, MP

I have been frequenting your RU-vid channel for your wonderful lectures for some time now. Thank you for sending me the checklist! I'm sure it would be of great help!

Great insight. I’m happy to have discovered your channel and look forward to learning from your entire library. Thank you and best wishes. MG

I really love how he really gets into detail with telling you about how to write a novel

Another great video and can't wait to get to the next! "Thanks" for sharing your gift!

Thank you so much for this info! It's valuable to me as I will be doing this traditionally in the near future. Really appreciate your content!

Highly informative, clear and concise! Thank you Jerry B. Jenkins.

Thank you, Jerry! Your knowledge and advice is much appreciated!

Thank you for your clarification in the 2 types of publishing.I am so glad you shared so much in this video.

This information is so valuable. Thank you so much for spelling out pros and cons. Much appreciated !!

Hi Jerry! I must say, I very recently discovered your channel, but I'm loving the tips and the calm way you explain things. I'm dreading the day I think I'm finished with my story and have to write those query letters and synopsis and whatnots. But your tips make me feel like I can do it. My goal is to finish the manuscript this year. I started last February and have worked on it almost every day since. This video made me consider to try and start building a platform now. Something I've been stalling with despite other authors also saying that. Thank you for your videos and the mails. :)

Words can't express the value of this video. Thank you.

Clear and concrete, practical advice. This is really good stuff.

These videos are giving me so many great pointers. Thank you so much for this advice. In the middle of writing my novel and I am already feeling the pressure 😬

I love this video, thank you very much Mr. Jenkins for such of a helpful advice and for those great tips.👏👏👏👏

Thanks I've watched a lot of these kinds of videos. Yours are among the best. It's more than the message, it's the style as well.

i don’t even wanna publish my book but your voice is so calming it helped me sleep last night 🥺🦋

I wrote a mystery novel not because I wanted to, but because I was told I could, by so many family and friends. Apparently I have a gift that I needed to share. It took a few short months and many bottles of wine to complete. Now I have a 55k word novel that is well received and am encouraged to get it published. Navigating the many videos and websites online in order to sort through the fluff and scam attempts is daunting. I have read Mr. Jenkin's work in the past and respect him as a writer. This video is a healthy dose of reality and offers some great insights into the real world of publishing. I will add it to my growing list of resources in my quest to find the best option as a novice writer.

Thank you Mr Jenkins . I am encouraged to move forward.

Such great information! Thank you, Jerry!

Mr. Jenkins, Thank you for this great information.

Thank you! This was so helpful in my decsion to stay focused on traditional publishing.

Thanks so much - I have downloaded the Checklist, and all your RU-vid videos.

Mr. Jenkins thank you so much for the videos. you are a great teacher. I just finished my first novel and I learning as much as I can about getting it pubhished.

Thank you Jerry B Jenkins you wonderful encouragement and valuable insights are very much appreciated.💖

I love your stuff. Very helpful and motivating.

Thank you for sharing your expertise. Your speaking is really brilliant word by word understandable.

Thank you for the best choice you have brought to my attention. Self-publishing is my homework

Thank you, Mr. Jenkins. Very helpful.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom, I have learnt a lot .

You’ve got a new follower Sir. Thank you!👍

Thank you. Your expertise is unsurpassed.

Thank you so much for this Jerry. You answered all my mind probing questions

THANK YOU!! finally im making progress in my publishing and selling thanks to you. ive been in the dark for so long but you've shown me a way.

This was so helpful. Thank you so much for this information.

Thanks, Jerry, for being totally truthful.

Thanks for the advice!

Thank you! To the point. Clear guidance. Totally useful!

You are a treasure chest. Thank you for this detailed exposition.

I look forward to learning more from you. Thanks!

This is fantastic advice! I will be sending out my manuscript this spring!

My biggest issue with trade publishing is the time-frame. It can take many years for a book to make it through the agents and into the hands of readers, especially if you don't already have an agent. If you are the 'write and forget it' type who has plenty of patience, this is a fine method. However, someone with my level of patience - it would be a nightmare. I think self-publishing is the way to go if you want to develop the skills needed to do it correctly, and have the time and desire.

Thank you for steering me straight with solid facts.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!

I believe it was E. Lynn Harris that self published his first book and left a few copies in beauty salons to be read and create readership. When I worked in bookstores in the 90s, he was a good seller.

Have you realized that besides this being such a great video with awesome information it is not littered with adverts? I was preparing to watch them when I noticed there aren't any

I have receive great inspiration in this as i listen with hope as Jerry had approach it well to show us where to choose for publishing our books. It will defend now with us as writers. Thank you sir for showing us the ways

Very well said and explained.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I have learnt so much from this video.

Working on my first book. Great advice. Thank you

So glad to have found this channel! I hope to land an agent early next year and feel absolutely lost as to what I need to do.

Great video. Very clear and well-presented.

Very illuminating thanks for sharing. The dollar numbers specifically were very clarifying on the economics of it.

Thanks for the checklist Jerry.

Wonderful listening to you, really motivational.

Very interesting and information. Thank you for sharing your expertise, I greatly appreciate it.

Fantastic… Thank you Jerry

I wasn’t explained all this. Thank you Mr Jenkins. Can you suggest a Publish. No more self publishing!

Thank you so much for sharing your decades of experience and knowledge with us

I just stumbled upon your RU-vid channel. Thank you for doing these awesome informational videos. I’m working on my 2nd book and plan to do more than the usual 250 books. I am now following your blog and working through your other videos.

Enlightening, but I'm a little overwhelmed. This make you ask "Am I good enough or am I wasting my time and money"'. But ya know I use to be a Rodeo Cowboy when I was young and I learned I had to develop an attitude, especially at big rodeos where you knew all the tuff's were going to show up, of "screw it. I know I can ride anything they run under me on any given day. I'm nodding my head".

very informative thanks jerry for this video and checklist

Thank you so much for your insight and encouragement 😊

Very helpful insights on self publishing. Thank you

Great amount of useful info here, thanks.

I've been thinking of writing a novel for a long time ..I think I have to encourage myself now to start from scratch.. Thank you sir❤️

Thank you. I really enjoy listening to you. I have self-published a novella. The second book is a "short book" and coming soon. I consider stopping self-publishing after my second book. After listening to you, I make up my mind. You are right about self-publishing, honestly, every single one you mentioned. I have a bad experience with self-publishing after two books. I am still writing but not self-publishing anymore.

Thank you Jerry, I am a first time author and presently in the process of querying prospective agents. I appreciate your sound advice and I believe it will be very helpful as I go through the process of getting my story published.