Here's the first version of the book cover image that my daughter, Toodlez, designed. I say "first version", but I think that there were actually a couple of tweaks made to arrive at what I'm displaying for you (below). I absolutely adored it and this image was almost forwarded to my editor, who was to … Continue reading Book Cover Image – What’s Missing?
I just have to preface this discussion by saying, "I told you so." And the best way to explain exactly what I mean is to use my exact words. So, let me recap some of my written sentiments from my post, entitled Begin with the End. . . . the two fundamental steps that should be … Continue reading Budding Book Cover Designer in the Family
I had to stop and reflect on this one: Several times this week, I found myself in somewhat of a complaining mode. I verbally complained about something to myself, and I say "to myself" because no one else was around. It was just me thinking out loud about how I was feeling at the moment … Continue reading Must-Read for Complainers
Got my manuscript back the other day. Actually, I should probably switch over to saying I got my book in all its individualized pieces the other day. And once I tweak a few items, I'll be officially publishing my completely-assembled e-book with front cover and paperback book with front and back matter and inside content. It's … Continue reading A Writer’s Separation Anxiety
Now that I've disclosed to you my future (very distant) plans for book writing, I'd like to discuss the subject of children's book series and how they can play a pivotal role in a 9-year old's and forty (plus)-year old's lives. Let me start by stating that, within a two-week span of time, I've heard … Continue reading Top 5 Children’s Book Series
I'm not entirely sure that I should be putting the following future endeavor out in the blogosphere so prematurely. But when I have an itch, I have to scratch. Current events in my world have encouraged me to share my ultimate writing goal for the not-so-near future. Guys, I want to eventually write children's books! … Continue reading Future Goal: Writing Children’s Books
This last week has been predominantly about goal-setting efforts. We started by discussing step 1 of the Goal-Setting Process, which has everything to do with brainstorming those goals you want to set and/or accomplish within the next 6 months. Then, we went into The 3 C's of Goal-Setting (commitment, consistency, and confidence), which are incredibly … Continue reading Goals to Close out the Year
The 3 C's of blogging look a lot like . . . blogging because you enjoy the process for its intrinsic value to you and others, even when its extrinsic benefits are little to none. delivering to your audience on promises made. delivering the message, even when the messenger (you) isn't feeling 100%. striving … Continue reading The Real-Life 3 C’s of Blogging
One of my main objectives with this blog is to encourage action toward incrementally increasing our quality of life one step at a time . . . one day at a time. This ambition is precisely where goal-setting comes into play. The way I choose to view the goal-setting process derives from a willing participant … Continue reading Goal-Setting Process – The 3 C’s
Here's the eighth question in the DOM Build-a-Book Project: Reminders: Feel free to stop by Monday through Thursday, where you can usually find new daily content from Degrees of Maternity. If you haven't already, please visit polls 1 - 7 in the "DOM Build-a-Book Project" category. I'd love to see what you think. I'd also … Continue reading Book #2 Poll Question #8
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