Book Diary - Getting Published - Part 4

Welcome to a video diary of my process of writing a novel. In these videos I will talk about the challenge for becoming a first time author.

[@NightFoxx]

Im not sure if I've told you before, but I'm extremely proud of you man! Your ability to learn and master new skills is nothing short of spectacular. I for one will be first in line to get your new book. Please keep us updated.

[@joeycarrot]

Wait until you read the book before you make assumptions like that. Thanks buddy.

[@squidthepug2466]

No I will be first Acc no I’ll probably forget haha

[@the_0349]

agreed

[@mrgamerlion9591]

@Epic Fish Minecrafter Lego THERE IS NO MINECON. ITS MINECON EARTH

[@becca4leafcloverMC]

I think that it's interesting that you mentioned that writers spend years writing and practicing writing to be the quality writers they are today. I've told stories my entire life and have been writing for years, but when people actually compliment me on my works I really don't know what to say since it just comes naturally for me. I find this series incredibly interesting to follow since you're used to telling stories through your Lovely World series, but actually putting pen to paper is such a different experience and it's really made me think about my own writing process comparing it to what you've experienced... This is literally a pointless comment but I thought I'd share it? ^^"

[@zyunnin]

ooh, it would be so cool if Sqaishey did the illustrations :D

[@combatraptor4592]

That would be neat!

[@harrytaylor6757]

Yeah but is she good at drawing

[@quillquail]

I keep getting more and more exited the more you post videos about the book! I find the process interesting. I can’t wait to see what it’s about!

[@showjumpingpeggy2340]

I screamed with excitement when seeing this notification! 😂

[@sleepyemily]

Ooo I'm a bit late, 😓 im SOOO exited for the book to come out I bet it's gonna be amazing 💖 thank you for being awesome

[@valleytheoflily]

It’s going to be so funny but so amazing when you have released all four books of this series, and then come back and watch these videos! You are going to be pro at writing by the end of this Stamps! I’m excited to hear more about your book ideas!

[@A11y_Kat]

Stamps has worn the same shirt in almost all of these book updates 😂💙

[@joeycarrot]

I often try and wear orange in videos. Seems appropriate.

[@-ailyanne-7089]

stampylongnose though to me, it isn’t really an orange, more of a maroon.

[@dashiefiles]

He’s worn this orange shirt in 3 and the gray with the black circle in the other 2

[@comicalcaleb9484]

Hi stampy I’ve been watching ur vids since I was 5 (I’m 11)

[@FieryFess]

It's awesome to see people still watching him

[@CheeseNuggetzz]

I don't know how long it's been since I started to watch him, it's just been too long...

[@owent4465]

I have since I was 6, I am 13

[@butterflyexists]

Started in the same year, huh?

[@mint7442]

Started at 6 I’m 15

[@iluvphillip13]

For ANYONE who loves to write and hopes to write and publish books or short stories, I recommend getting the book "On Writing" by Stephen King. If you haven't heard of him, he is a very accomplished American author who has written a ton of best-selling novels, was also an English Professor, and his book "On Writing" is VERY helpful with improving your craft. Another thing I can tell you is that the best writers are also the people who read a whole lot, so make sure you spend every day reading, too.

[@squidthepug2466]

iluvphillip13 if you haven’t heard of Stephen Hawkins then either ur like 2 or youve been living under a rock...

[@guy11568]

@@squidthepug2466 Stephen King

[@jennifervaldez5215]

Hi Stampy! It's great that your writing a book and I just wanted to say keep up the good work and also update when your finished😍

[@molly-lb4hr]

“I know me” That is my new life motto. Thanks!!

[@zhakiDoljasnica]

This is the first time i heard about this project xD

[@Flizz8]

Best youtuber

[@franticranter]

I agree with stamps that the only point where a ghost writer is wrong is if you aren't honest about it

[@jesusrincon4090]

Stampy what type of novel is it going to be a graphic novel, fiction, mystery or biography. Hope you can answer my question. Great video! Good luck on finishing your novel. Bye

[@combatraptor4592]

I think he said fiction/mystery but I'm not sure

[@purplekitten3971]

Adventure

[@butterflyexists]

I started watching since I was 6. Thank you. I wouldn't be like me now if it wasn't for you! Since I started watching, my dream was to become a KZbinr. Keep pursuing your normal life. If you want to become an author, become one! Don't feel bound to your fans. I really care about these updates, now I've found these vidios... THANK YOU for posting these updates for us!

[@idolmage4649]

So close, so exciting. I wonder what the title or the genre is going to be. Perhaps, not necessarily now, but I would love to know what the synopsis is. I don't know if you saw any of my comments from the previous videos, but I am sort of an avid reader.

[@thegoatguy573]

Can’t wait for the book! Please tell us the title when its published! And I think it would be funny that, once you got married to sqaishy you could have a little Minecraft wedding!

[@K9Draws]

Can’t wait :)

[@K9Draws]

+stampylongnose I’ve always had a passion and a hobby writing stories and I’m thinking on getting one published. Any advice or ideas? (Getting published, writing the book ect.)

[@lightningxxicyxx3037]

me too I'm getting published by Newman springs publishing

[@ThatGuyShieldWolf]

I Can't Wait For This Novel To Come Out, It Sounds Really Cool!

[@nerysstuart4210]

Stampy I know I've been commenting this on multiple of your videos but I really want you to see this: Play Undertale! It is amazing! Awesome soundtrack! Beautiful plot! Granted it is 8-bit graphics but that does not downplay the quality of the game! The battle system is great, I'm sure you'd enjoy the big part of the game- _you don't have to hurt anyone._ you don't have to ever deal a single bit of damage. I mean, you _CAN_ kill everyone and everything, but I have a feeling you won't want to do that. And the ending! Holy cow! You'll at least be pretty emotional, if not shedding a few tears. It's only ten dollars on steam and is definitely worth the money. Please, _please,_ just consider playing.

[@iluvphillip13]

Have you read the Harry Potter books? JK Rowling was a new writer when she wrote the first book, and as you read them you can really see how she improved and progressed as a writer, even though the first book was quite good on its own. It would be fantastic if you could talk to her and/or her publisher (Bloomsbury) for your novels. Ms. Rowing is very nice and quite approachable, even while she keeps busy. I seem to remember she was rejected by others before getting published; you are lucky to already have a fan base established, so you are in a better position to shop around for publishers. I'm very excited for you!

[@purplekitten3971]

Very true J.K Rowling (despite going by the pen name as to not be distinguished as a male or female writer) was rejected by multiple publishers before finally finding someone who liked Harry Potter. Edit: just in case you didn’t know, at the time of the first Harry Potter novel it was unusual to have a female writer and she was worried that people would not buy her book simply because she was a girl. Therefore she wanted to be recognised by her pen name using only her initials.

[@molly-lb4hr]

Purple kitten it wasn’t her who was worried about her name, it was the publisher

[@skylers_probably_a_furry_1608]

Im SOOOO excited hopefully it'll be ready by Christmas (but i'm a writer myself and doubt it'll be ready that soon lol)

[@combatraptor4592]

Nice! I like to write but never find time, i usually just read, have you read anything by Rick Riorden?

[@skylers_probably_a_furry_1608]

@@combatraptor4592 lol sorry i didn't reply right away and thats cool do you post your stories online? and no ive been meaning to get into the Percy Jackson series for a while now and really should

[@combatraptor4592]

@@skylers_probably_a_furry_1608 No, i think it would be cool to but I don't think they're good enough lol, but yeah the percy Jackson books are really good, only problem is then your sucked into reading all of his books lol

[@skylers_probably_a_furry_1608]

​@@combatraptor4592 lol they are probably WAAYYY better than mine yet i still post them :p and yeah there are a lot and thats the reason i have been holding off so long but the longer i wait the worse it gets xD

[@tyrese4629]

Joking 😂

[@NovaSoBored]

not sure if you've answered this before, but is your novel going to be PG, or is it going to be a more adult project?

[@showjumpingpeggy2340]

I think it's for all ages

[@swagderpbrah1379]

Yes, he has already answered this. He said 8-12 so yeah PG

[@nikhilispog]

I’m 10 and I am hoping for a book similar to Stacy Plays book that he did a review on, I have read the whole book and very much enjoyed it so I’m fine with PG so long as it isn’t too childish saying lines like, ‘Stampy was very sad because there were no cakes’ and ‘Stampy went to bed’ ‘Stampy got lost’ ‘Stampy was worried’. Why am I writing this long comment? Ok bye.

[@forgottenecho2163]

Nikhil Monster As a twelve year old, I thoroughly enjoy books for older people, however, I read Stacy's book, and the plot is AMAZING. The characters develop very well through the book making me feel as if I was there in third person; its so surreal.

[@nikhilispog]

Wolf Whisperer thx

[@loganc_95]

Great video!

[@darthplaguisthewise8985]

Finally, I can imagine excitement in this book to get a Stampy product.

[@mr.enforcer1944]

Stampy- I'm a self published Minecraft author looking for publishers currently. While I have made contact with some and have my manuscript in review currently, there's no guarantee of acceptance and I want to look into as many options as possible. Do you recommend the publishers that have done your two books for a Minecraft novel and is there any way for me to contact them and submit a query myself, or do they require a literary agent? Thanks. I love your vids and wish you the best with your book. (:

[@MikeyGamerMayhem]

Hey biggest fan here x

[@bryanaa_]

Hey stamy, Soo... Im 11 now.... I have been watching your videos scence i was like 7 or 6... Your birthday is on Dec.13 and mine is on Dec.12 so yeah! I just.... Stopped watching your videos 2 years ago.. Minecraft is not much of my thing anymore but i still love you and on your birthday i watch a few of your videos! You are soo awsome and happy new year. Your great buddy ❤️❤️ - from a old fan (i will always support you!!)

[@privateaccount958]

Really interesting video! I enjoyed hearing the behind the scenes of this episode a lot, but I am wondering, is that a giant pixelated giraffe behind you?

[@craigsorrell9233]

Oh hi Stampy. I bet your not even going to read this but I just wanted to say that well done and thank u

[@natsu_sc4rl3t40]

How did you come up with the idea of writing a book? Did you just sat one day and for some reason you though "Ohh why dont i write a book.."

[@atlasweylandeden1091]

*Hello future people* 2019 : Greetings

[@charonrose3306]

Great progress! Do you like to read in your spare time? And if so, what types of books do you enjoy? Love you stamps :)

[@liamoceallaigh9193]

I'm extremely excited for the book as I love reading and you are my favourite KZbinr. Will you write Joseph Garret or Stampy as the author? Do people normally call you Joseph or Joe? Are you writing the story on laptop or on paper? Are you enjoying writing the book?

[@purplekitten3971]

Have you spoke to Stacy at all in the stages of writing the book? I know you are friends and she has recently published her book “Wild Rescuers - Guardians of the Taiga” so I was wondering if she had any tips for you.

[@joeycarrot]

I have talked to her a little bit but not really asking for tips. She was part of my inspiration for starting though.

[@The-Rod]

Stampy I was wondering how are you going to advertise your book for me I advertise my book at my chiropractor and my mom's dentist and that seems to work really well so I was just wondering how you will advertise your Book thank if you answer this comment also something else if you do advertise your book somewhere remember to ask.

[@thebethpenalty]

So is the aim to have the book published with the same people who published your activity book or are you hoping for maybe a different organisation who are more experienced with novels rather than “children’s books”?

[@joeycarrot]

I don't know who will publish this book. I loved working with Eggmont so I will defiantly speak to them.

[@FoxynNoah]

I am a future person from 2020 I come in peace

[@chickenphat730]

Do yo think the Book with come out this year?

[@joeycarrot]

No. Hopefully next year though.

[@chickenphat730]

stampylongnose ok cool. Thanks for replying I’ve been watching you’re videos since I was 8 or 9. Great job!

[@jan_Kilan]

When you finish the book will you get back to Stamy Lovely world

[@peterdodosh3171]

Stampy is the book going to come out before christmas? Im planning to get it for christmas and i wanna know if in can acctually do that

[@bruce760]

How are you wringing the book 📙on the computer 💻 or on paper 📝 ?? 😀

[@edel6252]

Stampy will it be out before Christmas?????

[@aakiboy1076]

1st view 1st like and 1st comment I just took a while to comment

[@wiIien]

i miss minecraft

[@combatraptor4592]

He's not done for good he's just taking a break, he is busy right now with school and marriage and needs to decide what to play Minecraft on now, so don't worry about and be patient.

[@CheeseNuggetzz]

Don't say it's dead... Minecraft shall live to see another day...

[@crispychippy8997]

DrYaseenWithThatGamingPHD at least 364 days

[@cookiepants9759]

Stampy?!?!!!!!!?! I love your videos

[@zoekiu3047]

Are you going to write more books?

[@keenspex4117]

Is the book gonna be sold "dirt cheap" ? Get it Den fans? LOL!

[@mintagenart]

I've practiced writing but I find that I often get carried away and what is written often gets too complex too quickly. Have you experienced this, and do you have any advice for dealing with it?

[@i_have_insomnia8586]

Are you going to use your real name for the author or are you going to go by stampy?

[@9ninefinger1sutler20]

How many characters are there stampy just a question 🙂

[@evynious]

I HOPE I CAN GET THE BOOK OMG

[@cratertheunknown]

Yay

[@Fun_Cupcake_i81]

Someone made a Stampy joke book. My parents got it for me one Christmas cuz they thought it was official but its not. :( It's not really about Stampy at all, it's more about Minecraft. Well, really, it's jokes on things that also happen to be in Minecraft. D:

[@fayeedwards3316]

I am 8 I have been watching you since I was 4

[@flakey6988]

How many times while writing did you get stumped for a bit?

[@braddawg33]

On part 2, I asked how long you worked on the book per day. Is it still about 5 hours or is it more or less?

[@joeycarrot]

Yeah.

[@hypnotizefilms8428]

Will minecraft be in the book? If not the book still sounds great!

[@joeycarrot]

Nope. The book won't be about Minecraft at all.

[@traceyangel1706]

i cant wait

[@Jundesite]

Wow he’s he’s still ALIVE?! IVE BEEN WATCHING STAMPY SENSE I WAS 4!

[@Ben6164]

Yeah and he's 29, still a young man

[@SeantheDracunyan76]

is that an ocelot in the background

[@thedragongames3527]

Who else loves Minecraft Xbox360 addition?!

[@joeycarrot]

Me.

[@connerexplosion3437]

@@joeycarrot you cool

[@milkshakehamsters9518]

Me too

[@milkshakehamsters9518]

My first ever console and first minecraft platform

[@thedragongames3527]

I know so many console tips and tricks, and I have a few videos on them!

[@supadupapug896]

Stampy can you plz do a vid why you will not being doing Minecraft vids for a few months really would help me soak it up still really having a hard time doing that.

[@sammalkie1707]

What steps do you take to get a book published? If I want to publish my story, where do I go? Who do I talk to?

[@joeycarrot]

I don't really know because I was approached by my publisher last time. I have not done it from the other way round yet.

[@sammalkie1707]

@@joeycarrot Thanks anyways, love the videos!

[@franticranter]

When the view count says 0 but there's already a comment saying first

[@imong.mama777]

Are you going to use "Stampy" or "Joseph Garrett"? (Sorry if i spelled your last name wrong)

[@joeycarrot]

I will use my real name.

[@sourcreak4173]

Ooooo cooooooll

[@melissar4359]

Are you writing the book under the name stampy of your real name? (so it's completely not acocoiated with Minecraft /lovely world)

[@kahlajesse8529]

What’s the hardest thing oh have found in writing this book compared to the stories you created for KZbin?

[@joeycarrot]

It's hard spending a very long time on a single thing without much feedback.

[@jess_swales]

Early squad u here

[@naminthewild4763]

What’s it like to write a book being dyslexic?

[@pave2889]

Stampy is this about your lovely book?

[@drugaming4595]

He's writing a novel

[@user-nv5sw9uy7w]

How long did it take you to write the book?

[@swiggy56554]

Just so you know a ghost writer isn’t what you think it is. A ghost writer is a writer who you don’t credit. What your definition of a ghost writer is is actually a co writer. A ghost writer is basically universally considered to be bad.

[@joeycarrot]

That is often the case but people have credited their ghost writers in the past.

[@christiancarreon412]

Wouldn't it be easier to use your normal name instead of stampy?

[@hha8356]

I just got my school project book publushed.

[@jenbis3142]

Can we still buy a sticker book from anywhere??!

[@vipmmg6524]

16th comment. oh yeah. thug life.

[@alex.g7317]

Have you seen this question or did you answer it a lot, or in the video?

[@Ian-bf4yk]

I am of a similar opinion with ghost writers.

[@Io_]

does your book have magic?

[@dragonkfg]

Stamps, tell me when your novel is out so I can review it! - Dragon

[@oliverlanding1794]

I’m watching this in 2019

[@TheBobcatInTheCloset]

WHAT!?!?! I NEVER NEW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!??!?!?

[@maryjane-lq3sz]

01:02 hello!

[@galleryg998]

Let’s Talk setting!

[@franticranter]

The publishers would be stupid to not publish all of the books. You could probably atleast get a few million sales from your subscribers alone

[@loulabell117]

It would be funny if someone from his class found him there reaction would be hilarious

[@spacekid9728]

You should do an autobiography

[@lightningxxicyxx3037]

Stampy is it true ur not doing ur lovely world anymore?!😭😭ok I suppose u do have other stuff to do

[@joeycarrot]

I am taking a break from most youtube videos.

[@Fishboy67]

What's the book about?

[@nomekuni1307]

Stampy, i was wondering, can you make a let’s talk about introverts and extroverts? And are you an introvert or an extrovert? I wanna know... I don’t think you’re gonna read this... which is... kinda sad for me... 😕

[@drugaming4595]

Hello future people! 😂

[@alex.g7317]

Hello from the future; year 2024; I may or may not come in peace.

[@lorcanrogan9195]

#bringbackstampsandsquid

[@Lpsjls]

Hi stamps can u play Dragon mania legends? is a app by the way stamps

[@thejdog8542]

What's your favourite colour?