My Six-Figure Debut Novel Deal ✍️

I got a six-figure book deal for my debut novel...and this is exactly how it happened! From writing and editing to querying and finding a literary agent to getting an offer beyond my wildest dreams, my journey took more than five years. In this video, you'll hear about my entire journey and how publishing my book has been. Traditional publishing is not for the faint of heart, but I share what I've learned in the hopes that you'll know that if I can do it, so can you.

Have publishing questions that weren't answered in the video? Drop them in the comments!

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
02:14 Timeline of events
03:31 Writing & editing the book
04:45 Querying (looking for a literary agent)
08:08 Signing with my agent
09:21 Submission to editors
12:34 Offer of publication
14:46 Since the offer...
15:20 What my experience taught me
17:18 Questions? Ask away!

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Instagram: @alexkenningtonwrites
TikTok: @alexkenningtonwrites
Substack: https://alexkennington.substack.com

ABOUT ME:
Hi, I'm Alex! My debut novel is being traditionally published by Ace Books in 2025, and I'm taking you along for the ride. Subscribe to hear about my experiences as an author, learn writing craft and publishing tips, and get your questions answered. If you've ever wished you had an author big sister, then you're in the right place.

MY BOOK:
Add it on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214537839-blood-beneath-the-snow
Preorder: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771874/blood-beneath-the-snow-by-alexandra-kennington/

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