Author John Gilstrap

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What do you want to know about writing and the publishing business? I'm the New York Times bestselling author of the Jonathan Grave thriller series, and I've been a successful author for over 20 years. Through these weekly(ish) videos, I talk about the business and promotional sides of publishing, along with occasional glimpses into my creative process. Please leave questions or requests in the comments section, and don't forget to subscribe to my channel. To check out my books, please go to www.johngilstrap.com. Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/johngilstrap or like my Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/johngilstrapauthor.

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On sale now! Author John Gilstrap

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Setting Your Priorities As A Writer

Setting Your Priorities As A Writer Author John Gilstrap

266 views - 11 months ago

Burned Bridges, by John Gilstrap - A Book Trailer

Burned Bridges, by John Gilstrap - A Book Trailer Author John Gilstrap

227 views - 1 year ago

Talking About Publishing With Industry Pros

Talking About Publishing With Industry Pros Author John Gilstrap

931 views - 5 years ago

How Many Drafts To Write A Good Book?

How Many Drafts To Write A Good Book? Author John Gilstrap

1.9K views - 5 years ago

Self Publishing or Traditional Publishing?

Self Publishing or Traditional Publishing? Author John Gilstrap

700 views - 5 years ago

Building Your Author Platform

Building Your Author Platform Author John Gilstrap

631 views - 5 years ago

What To Do When The Words Won't Flow

What To Do When The Words Won't Flow Author John Gilstrap

752 views - 6 years ago

What to Look For In A Publisher

What to Look For In A Publisher Author John Gilstrap

718 views - 6 years ago

Worst Advice Ever: Write What You Know

Worst Advice Ever: Write What You Know Author John Gilstrap

914 views - 6 years ago

You Don't Need A Degree in English to Succeed As A Writer

You Don't Need A Degree in English to Succeed As A Writer Author John Gilstrap

2K views - 6 years ago

Are Literary Agents Really Necessary To Be Published?

Are Literary Agents Really Necessary To Be Published? Author John Gilstrap

663 views - 6 years ago

Is It Better to Write a Series Novel or a Standalone?

Is It Better to Write a Series Novel or a Standalone? Author John Gilstrap

997 views - 6 years ago

My ACDF Surgical Adventure (May, 2019--Not 2013 As I Say in the Video) 🙄

My ACDF Surgical Adventure (May, 2019--Not 2013 As I Say in the Video) 🙄 Author John Gilstrap

37K views - 7 years ago

How bad can bad language be?

How bad can bad language be? Author John Gilstrap

1.5K views - 7 years ago

Curing Writer's Block

Curing Writer's Block Author John Gilstrap

1.5K views - 8 years ago

Where Do My Ideas Come From?

Where Do My Ideas Come From? Author John Gilstrap

1K views - 8 years ago

Editors Don't Change A Word Without Your Permission

Editors Don't Change A Word Without Your Permission Author John Gilstrap

1.3K views - 8 years ago

Doing Hands-On Research

Doing Hands-On Research Author John Gilstrap

436 views - 8 years ago

Can I Stop Editing Now?

Can I Stop Editing Now? Author John Gilstrap

2.7K views - 8 years ago

Point of View and Voice

Point of View and Voice Author John Gilstrap

3.8K views - 8 years ago

Plowing Through The Muddled Middle

Plowing Through The Muddled Middle Author John Gilstrap

2.1K views - 8 years ago

How Long Should A Book Be?

How Long Should A Book Be? Author John Gilstrap

10K views - 8 years ago

Paperback v Hardcover

Paperback v Hardcover Author John Gilstrap

12K views - 8 years ago

Pitching Your Book

Pitching Your Book Author John Gilstrap

2.9K views - 9 years ago

Is Joining A Critique Group A Good Idea?

Is Joining A Critique Group A Good Idea? Author John Gilstrap

1K views - 9 years ago

Time to Quit the Day Job?

Time to Quit the Day Job? Author John Gilstrap

4.4K views - 9 years ago

Protecting Your Intellectual Property

Protecting Your Intellectual Property Author John Gilstrap

3.1K views - 9 years ago

Don't Let Rejection Get You Down

Don't Let Rejection Get You Down Author John Gilstrap

2.5K views - 9 years ago

What You Need To Know About Movie Deals

What You Need To Know About Movie Deals Author John Gilstrap

5.4K views - 9 years ago

Getting The Most Out Of Writers' Conferences

Getting The Most Out Of Writers' Conferences Author John Gilstrap

2K views - 9 years ago

Welcome to A Writer's View of Writing and Publishing

Welcome to A Writer's View of Writing and Publishing Author John Gilstrap

2.1K views - 9 years ago

What to look for in choosing a literary agent

What to look for in choosing a literary agent Author John Gilstrap

5.5K views - 9 years ago

How authors get paid

How authors get paid Author John Gilstrap

39K views - 9 years ago

Why Having A Literary Agent Is A Very Good Idea

Why Having A Literary Agent Is A Very Good Idea Author John Gilstrap

2.5K views - 9 years ago

Starting A New Book

Starting A New Book Author John Gilstrap

1.5K views - 9 years ago

A glimpse into a book's editing and production process

A glimpse into a book's editing and production process Author John Gilstrap

2.7K views - 9 years ago