I posted a new YouTube video—after an entire year!
I know. I know.
Am I really a YouTuber if I post full videos once a year? Not really. But I am a writer. A blogger. A wife. A wanderer. A lover of cookies. A reader. A bookish person. A healer. A—you get the point.
I recorded this video to celebrate the release of The Path To Self-Love, and I’m kind of posting it now to celebrate the one year anniversary of this book! Still works, right?
And—just for the record—despite not being consistent with fully fledged videos, I have been posting shorts on a regular basis, so I’m not a complete loser. Yet.
Enough of the self-deprecation. Let’s get into all the fun stuff you can find in my latest YouTube video (which I really hope you watch in your spare time to support your girl Ruby Dhal).
I started as a self-published author… and ended up signing with Penguin Random House. In this video, I’m sharing my full journey—the wins, the challenges, and the big lessons I learned along the way.
Whether you’re curious about how to move from self-publishing to traditional publishing, or you’re weighing the pros and cons of each path, this is a behind-the-scenes look at the real publishing world.
What you’ll learn:
How I went from self-publishing to a Penguin Random House book deal!
The biggest differences between traditional and self-publishing.
Pros and cons of each route.
Honest tips for aspiring authors navigating their options!
This video’s for you if—you’re an aspiring author wondering whether to take the self-publishing route or traditional publishing route, you want honest advice and tips on the publishing process from an author (I have published 6 books), you’re curious about the publishing process, you love books, you want to see me (awww), you’re nosey (it’s ok, we’re all kinda nosey), or you want some clarity.
What are you waiting for?
Click here to watch my YouTube video today xx
Quick Updates
📚 Order The Path to Self-Love: It’s up to 40% off on Amazon and available worldwide! Thank you so much for your incredible support. If you haven’t picked up your copy yet, you can order it here. I hope it inspires you on your journey to self-love!
✨ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: I’ve got new videos coming your way this year, and if you missed the latest ones, catch up here!
🎧 Listen to my podcast: New episodes will be out soon! If you haven’t listened to one yet, check them out here. Your thoughts on the episodes are always welcome!
🎤 Watch my TEDx talk: We’ve hit 12k views—thank you for all the love! If you haven’t watched it yet, check it out here. Please like, share, and comment—your support means the world!
Thank you for being here and for all your continued love and support! 💖
Love,
Ruby Dhal xxx