How to Get Your Book Published

How to Get Your Book Published

From Book Marketing Success Podcast by John Kremer

March 22, 2026 · 5 min

About this episode

This episode discusses modern strategies for getting books published, emphasizing the shift away from traditional publishing routes.

This video and post repurpose an article I wrote a number of years ago: Self-Publishing Tips: How Do I Get My Books Published? https://bookmarketingbestsellers.com/how-do-i-get-my-books-published . Thanks for reading Book Marketing Success! This post is public so feel free to share it. Stop Seeking Permission: The Surprising Truth About Getting Published Today I am bombarded weekly with the same anxious inquiry from aspiring creators: “How do I get my books published?” It is a question born of a legacy mindset, where authors imagine themselves standing outside a locked gate, hoping a benevolent gatekeeper will finally turn the key. The uncomfortable truth is that the gatekeepers haven’t just moved; they have fundamentally changed their business model. For the modern writer, the traditional path of seeking an agent first is no longer the most effective — or even the most profitable — route to market. To succeed in this digital era, you must stop being a supplicant and start being a strategist. This guide outlines a sophisticated and transformative approach to taking full control of your literary career. 1. Traditional Publishers Aren’t Looking for New Talent The reality of the…

Topics covered

  • self-publishing
  • book publishing
  • literary career
  • marketing strategies

Keywords

  • self-publishing tips
  • getting published
  • digital era
  • literary agents

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