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One Foot in Front of The Other
This week has been super busy for me. The health issue is still up in the air and is going to be that way for a while, so let’s move on . . .I’ve been struggling for days on a blurb for the back cover of my book. I was SO frustrated yesterday that I almost gave up.
Almost.
As I’m writing this post, I’m still working on the stupid blurb. I thought a query letter was a bitch to write, but for me, writing the blurb is much worse.
That’s one of the disadvantages of self-publishing–you have to write your own stinkin’ blurb. I’m just glad I have a critique partner to go over it, and of course there’s Absolute Write. The writers there are wonderful.
I love them.
They’ve been helping me with the blurb, but I’ll admit, a couple of them had me second guessing my book, which added to my frustration and had dissolved me into that ‘screw the whole thing’ kind of mood I was talking about.
When I told Kevin I should just forget about my dream of becoming a novelist because now I was questioning my story (even though I love it and so did my critique partner), wondering if it was good enough, he frowned, shook his head, and made a gesture like he was slapping me on the head. He reminded me that I needed to have a thick skin in this type of business and assured me things would get better.
*Big sigh*
God, I hope he’s right.
What am I saying?
I know he’s right.
Agonizing over this blurb will be a distant memory in a month or two. As for the thick skin, he’s right about that too. Every writer/artist receives some form of criticism, so I need to buck-up and expect that. I also I need to keep in mind that at least my book(s) won’t be on the shelf collecting dust, as well as the ultimate goal: keep writing books and publishing them.
Besides me painstakingly writing a blurb, I have made some good progress this week toward my self-publishing goal.
I have two editors I’m checking into. I also had been contemplating on learning how to copyedit myself.
I like the idea of doing everything on my own (editing and formatting) because I hate relying on other people, not that I don’t appreciate their help.
I totally do.
I just think it would be better if I did it myself. The thing is though, I don’t know how I can learn how to format my book to Kindle, epub, and POD. Unless, I write a short story and practice with that.
I don’t know.
I wish there was a class I could take on it.
Anyway, I found somebody to format my manuscript to Kindle, ePub, and POD through Createspace.
Yay!
Another thing I did this week was a lot of research on self-publishing. It’s time consuming, but I do enjoy learning about it, which I still have A LOT to learn.
Oh, and I joined the Kindle boards this week and everybody is so nice there.
I love the writing community.
It makes me happy.
*Smiles*
Since I’m feeling all warm and fuzzy now, I’ll bid you a farewell. . .
Um, just until Monday though.
HAPPY FRIDAY! Enjoy your weekend and be safe. :)
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