Getting Published by a Big Five Publisher π
Learn the traditional process to get your book published by a top publisher and work with Alyssa Matesic for guidance.

Alyssa Matesic
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Have you dreamed of seeing your book on the shelves at your local bookstore? In this video, I provide an overview of how the book publishing industry works and walk through the steps it takes to get a book published by a Big Five publishing house. You'll learn about query letter writing, finding a literary agent, and, finally, scoring a book deal.
The Big Five publishing houses are Penguin Random House, Macmillan, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette. Simon & Schuster is set to be acquired by Penguin Random House.
RELATED LINKS:
Why Is It So Hard to Get Your Book Published?: https://youtu.be/Dx7wYFkjDko
How to Get a Literary Agent in 2022: https://youtu.be/89bljc8Za5I
Get Your Book Published Globally!: https://youtu.be/K2U3KFXTkFk
HOW TO GET A BOOK DEAL AT A MAJOR PUBLISHING HOUSE (12 STEPS):
1. Finish your novel
2. Consult beta readers or an editor
3. Revise
4. Consult beta readers or an editor (again)
5. Create a dream list of literary agents
6. Write your query letter
7. Send your queries
8. Keep a tracker
9. Receive an offer of representation
10. Complete more revisions
11. Agent submits book to editors
12. Get a book deal!
ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and Iβm a professional book editor with 7+ years of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, Iβve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journeyβwhether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
Feel free to get in touch!
Website: https://www.alyssamatesic.com
View My Services: https://www.alyssamatesic.com/professional-book-editing-services
Request a Quote: https://www.alyssamatesic.com/inquire
Email: hello@alyssamatesic.com
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Chilling by HoobeZa https://youtu.be/O6nMNPQ4Vf0
Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT
https://www.alyssamatesic.com/inquire#inquire-2
GET A QUERY LETTER REVIEW
https://www.queryacademy.com
DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!
https://www.alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-form
FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssabookeditor/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlyssaMatesic
Have you dreamed of seeing your book on the shelves at your local bookstore? In this video, I provide an overview of how the book publishing industry works and walk through the steps it takes to get a book published by a Big Five publishing house. You'll learn about query letter writing, finding a literary agent, and, finally, scoring a book deal.
The Big Five publishing houses are Penguin Random House, Macmillan, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette. Simon & Schuster is set to be acquired by Penguin Random House.
RELATED LINKS:
Why Is It So Hard to Get Your Book Published?: https://youtu.be/Dx7wYFkjDko
How to Get a Literary Agent in 2022: https://youtu.be/89bljc8Za5I
Get Your Book Published Globally!: https://youtu.be/K2U3KFXTkFk
HOW TO GET A BOOK DEAL AT A MAJOR PUBLISHING HOUSE (12 STEPS):
1. Finish your novel
2. Consult beta readers or an editor
3. Revise
4. Consult beta readers or an editor (again)
5. Create a dream list of literary agents
6. Write your query letter
7. Send your queries
8. Keep a tracker
9. Receive an offer of representation
10. Complete more revisions
11. Agent submits book to editors
12. Get a book deal!
ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and Iβm a professional book editor with 7+ years of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, Iβve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journeyβwhether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
Feel free to get in touch!
Website: https://www.alyssamatesic.com
View My Services: https://www.alyssamatesic.com/professional-book-editing-services
Request a Quote: https://www.alyssamatesic.com/inquire
Email: hello@alyssamatesic.com
ββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββ
MUSIC:
Chilling by HoobeZa https://youtu.be/O6nMNPQ4Vf0
Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT
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