The Journey

So the book writing journey continues.  Such a huge learning curve but so interesting!  I have been so busy writing, I have been a little amiss about writing here!  However I am having a blast and shall continue to share what I am learning as I go!

The latest is rumours about CreateSpace and how this will effect Canadians.  Personally I am working hard towards learning Adobe IN Design and getting a clear PDF that I can send off to Ingram Sparks whom I have found has really wonderful reviews IF you are not faint hearted about technology.

Also been learning about promoting one's book when you are a POD author. It is as much part of the process as the actually writing of the book!

Speaking of which, learning so much about the editing and writing of the books as well.  I am a VERY detailed and fussy person and I know this, so I know what sort of product I want!  When I first started this writing a book business I had no intention of doing anything with it.  But friends (and I know I am starting a sentence with a conjunction!), were so happy with the read, I was encouraged to put it out there more.

Have you ever painted your walls in your home and then decided the carpet or curtains looked shabby?  Well, I have found editing is a lot like this.  Every time I make a decision about for instance which style to use...such as British, American or Canadian (which is really a mix of both!), then I am off looking at other changes that are needed.  Then you start getting fussy about other little things and before you know it, you and your editor friend are on the third proof (which MAY be the last if I am careful!).  Same when you design your own covers.  Funny how much better and easier the second one is compared to the first.  Photoshop is a great program but it is not that easy until you have put some hours into it!  And I feel like if I was being paid by the hour to learn it, I would be a millionaire!

Now I am starting to get the tax things straightened away (after being out of the country, I have enough of that with my own country I had to deal with!  NOT my cup of tea for sure!

So, all in all, still much to do and learn however when your doing everything, to do it right, I suspect time is a friend!

Happy writing!