Happy Monday! I've got another weekly report (October 6, 2019 - October 12, 2019) for progress made on my 3 goals for the remainder of the year: Create an audio book for Playground Instruction for the Growing Adult (my debut book). Write and self-publish my second book. Research and set-up some future public speaking engagements. … Continue reading Writing Goals for Remainder of 2019 – Weekly Report 2
I thought I'd keep you up-to-date with the progress on my three major goals for the remainder of 2019. I haven't put them into SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely) goal format just yet. Let's just say that I'm quite certain I've chosen three basic goals that are shaping up to be SMART fairly soon. … Continue reading Writing Goals for Remainder of 2019 – Weekly Report 1
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
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
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
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
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
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