Welcome to the Journey to Self-Publishing Blog!
Today marks the day that I am officially going public with the announcement that I am writing a book. To be honest, the thought of making such an announcement scares me to death! Up until now, I’ve been able to just work on this project at my leisure, writing as I feel inspired or compelled, and only being required to share updates with the select few people whom I had already informed about my writing project. Yet, in many respects, that’s exactly why I started this blog. I need a little more pressure to actually buckle down and finish what I’ve started! Deadlines are my friend. 🙂
My hope is to spend a lot of time this summer working on my book – both writing and preparing to self-publish, since that’s the route I’ve decided to go. My tentative schedule is to write on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and to research other aspects of self-publishing on Tuesdays and Thursdays so that by the time I’m done writing, I’ll have a clear idea of what to do next. My goal, Lord-willing, is to finish writing before the end of this year and have the book published and available for purchase the early part of 2009. I’m hoping to blog a brief update each day of my progress and post helpful information I find along the way. I’m [obviously] a novice at this book-writing and publishing work, so I value any input, advice, suggestions, helpful links, etc. that anyone wants to pass on!
Now, off to do some writing!
June 10th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Just wanted to lend a note of support – I know how difficult self publishing can be, though not nearly as difficult as the sales/promotion that needs to follow . . .
The one thing I would say to other self publishers is to double and triple check the quality of your finished product. Get samples and get more samples until they’re right. Then when the bulk of the printing arrives check these for quality.
Good luck.
June 10th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
This is exciting! I’m looking forward to seeing your progress.
June 11th, 2008 at 10:12 am
It sounds like you’ve self-published Mike. Is your book available on your website?
Thanks, Rebecca!
June 12th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Congratulations! I look forward to seeing you post your progress and, of course, your finished product. Best wishes all along the way!
October 1st, 2008 at 10:35 pm
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