Do you ever get so immersed in something that everything else ceases to exist? I have a habit of hyperfocusing ️ on whatever I’m working on.
The past year I’ve spent writing my book ⌨️has been intense. but it wasn’t just writing ✍️—It’s all the other stuff I didn’t know I was going to have to do.
In my head I thought I could write 50K words & give it to someone who would clean it up & turn it into a book. Not even close!
I’ve worked with four editors—each helped me through a stage of my book journey. ️ My marketing & revisions editor, @what_chauncey, has done most of the heavy lifting. In addition to editing & advising he’s also been a wrangler & therapist. ⚕️ He knows so much. I’m starting to wonder how I’m going to carry on without him!
There have been many #sleeplessinseattle nights I think caused by doing things outside my comfort zone. Running a crowdfunding campaign felt like the worst, until the IG announcement about moving to video & shopping️ which threw me for a loop. Gotta thank @phillip.wilcox.author for restoring calm.
“Blogging on Instagram” is scheduled to be printed at the end of August. ️ I’m finalizing the cover & the interior layout right now. You guys inspired my book. Thank you all for your advice & for sharing your experiences with me.
I’ve been looking forward to free time, but learned I need to set up interviews ️ & develop an article series & other marketing activities. I didn’t know I’d have to do stuff like this. Sometimes I want to crawl under the covers.
And there’s more! I need to plan a book launch sometime in late September. I’d love some advice or ideas!
Have you planned a launch or opening event? Can you think of a fun activity venue or event that you’d enjoy if you could be here with me? I hope some of you can come, Covid permitting!
Thanks again for your help! Have a great weekend!
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Photos: #onmywalk #sewardparkloop. #boatingseason on #lakewashington #parkbench #sewardpark #seattlesummer #firsttimeauthor #bloggingoninstagram
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(at Seward Park)
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