Let's move on to step #2 of the Goal-Setting Process: list-making. Now, I can't help but bring to mind the first step which was outlined in Goal-Setting Process for Writing & More – Step 1: Brainstorming. Feel free to review this post if you need a refresher or haven't read it before. NOTE: in preparing today's … Continue reading Goal-Setting Process for Writing & More – Step 2: List-making
My writing framework for book creation includes: a specific work area/working environment. My most effective working takes place in my home office or in the comfy recliner in the living room; a designated time of the day to write along with the time range the writing should take place. during early mornings (between 5 - … Continue reading My Writing Framework in Less Than 130 Words
TODAY marks the official start of work on my book #2. And if I learned anything from my first book, I learned this: organization and having a writing framework for your book is so crucial to assisting you along this journey of book creation. However, I will say that one size doesn't fit all. The thought … Continue reading Set-up and Prep for Your Book Writing
It's great being back with you after the self-publishing of my book, Playground Instruction for the Growing Adult. If you haven't had a chance to check out the details, I would love for you to go to my Books page and have a look-see. I'm so excited to have completed this goal of mine and to be … Continue reading Revving Up the 2019 Self-Publishing Goals
Well, we're at the end of this week's blogging session at Degrees of Maternity and it's been enlightening going down memory lane and reliving some of my self-publishing, eye-opening lessons learned. And, in keeping with this week's theme, I thought I'd let you in on one more lesson before I head out for the weekend. … Continue reading Self-Publishing Lesson #4: Waiting Patiently is a Virtue + Exciting Announcement
I thought I'd leave you with some evergreen self-publishing wisdom that will stand the test of time: There are two sides to self-publishing that work hand-in-hand to deliver the best book outcome possible: the art side and the business side. You must have The 3 C's (commitment, confidence, and consistency) operating in order to successfully … Continue reading Self-Publishing Lesson #3: Reflect on These Wise Sayings
There's a lot that goes into the process of self-publishing a book. Believe me; I know. I'm all the way in it and close to the point on the timeline when I hit the "Publish" button to release my book into the world. I've also learned what goes into a true self-publisher's mindset; and I've … Continue reading Self-Publishing Lesson #2: A Writer’s Mindset
Here are 5 tips about planning ahead when self-publishing your book: Plan out EVERYTHING! Your plans may not go 100% according to the way in which you lay them out at the onset of your self-publishing journey, but you have to start with some similitude of a vision, direction, or goal. When creating your self-publishing … Continue reading Self-Publishing Lesson #1: Plan Ahead
Finally! If all goes well, I should have the e-book and print versions of my very first book available online at Amazon.com next week. I'm not giving an exact date, because I'm trying to conservatively account for any snafus that might surface. So, I'm giving a non-specific dated announcement that the two book versions should … Continue reading Book Cover and Title Reveal
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