Guide to Publishing Your Book in 2025 📚

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Most authors think there are only two ways to publish a book: landing a deal with a big publishing house or self-publishing. But there are actually SIX legitimate paths to publication, and in today’s video, I’m breaking down the pros, cons, and financial considerations of each publishing option and sharing a simple framework to help you choose the best path for you and your book.

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MORE WRITING AND PUBLISHING ADVICE:
How to Write a Query Letter from Start to End: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSBcasOsRCs
Is Your Book Good Enough to be Published?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu-UHr1Khqk&t=511s
The One Thing EVERY Agent and Publisher Looks For: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_fnuHoWdyI

HOW TO PUBLISH A BOOK IN 2025:
0:00 Intro
01:08 Big Five publishers 
04:00 Midsize publishers
05:28 Small/indie press
07:22 Hybrid publishing 
10:33 Self publishing
12:11 Social publishing

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My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve 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 journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
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