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Who knew they’d be this many decisions to make

Published on October 9, 2015October 7, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell8 Comments

Some days I’m overwhelmed with the tweaks and decisions and tweaks to the decisions needed to publish a book. Even a small children’s book.

Writing a book is hard but I’m beginning to believe the hard part is just starting once the publishing begins.

So many decisions, so many choices, and so many mistakes before a book is published. The last one I’m trying to keep to a minimum.

Editors, cover, designers, oh my.

I feel like Dorothy tiptoeing down the yellow brick road in the land of Oz.

To publish or self publish, with an agent or without? Those are the questions. (Ah the old Bard slipped in.)

If you thought the writing took forever, take a deep breath, grab a snack and settle in for the publishing and promoting.

To market, to market to sell a new book. (Getting a bit punchy.)

Getting a book “out there” is not for the faint of heart. I’m re-learning the definition of perseverance.

I’ve spent as much time reading and researching how and where to publish as I did writing the book.

Misery loves company, so I thought I’d share just a few articles in case y’all need something to read. After all, what’s a friend for?

Ask ALLi Member Q&A: Your Self-Publishing Questions answered by Joanna Penn and Orna Ross Tuesday October 27th

8 Steps to Write and Publish Your Book by Angela Shelton

The 12-Step Program to Successful Self-Publishing – the talk and slide show by Susan M. Toy thanks to CHRIS THE STORY READING APE’S BLOG

A step-by-step guide to publishing your work worldwide on Amazon by BRIAN S HALL

Getting Published: The Basics for Book Writers by Glen C. Strathy

Start Here: How to Get Your Book Published by Jane Friedman

And these are just the tip of the iceberg!

However, at some point, it’s time to bite the bullet and let it go.

I’m almost there.

What do you think? Got any good tips on publishing?

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Find yourself a creative idea!

Published on October 8, 2015October 5, 2015 by Jean M. Cogdell

On Tuesday I wrote about finding writing ideas.

I’m going to continue with that thought today because lately I’ve been a bit stuck. Writing about subjects I find helpful seem to boost my brain.

Twenty-Five Ways to Come Up With Great Ideas for Your Writing by ALI over at Aliventures

Whether your writing blog posts, fiction, articles, or a book Ali gives several ideas to get our creative spark going.

From Mindmapping (which I’m trying), to asking other bloggers (who are awesome), and using prompts (I love).

So head over and get 25 more creative ideas no matter what type of writing you are in to.

Let me know if you find something that gets your brain to twirling.

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