This is the time of year when many Americans look back over the past year and remember things they’re thankful for. If you’re a writer, here are some things you could specifically be thankful for:
If you’re living in the United States, you should be thankful that you live in a country that allows you to write what you like. You can express yourself in writing without having to worry that you will be punished or threatened by writing something that disagrees with someone else.
You should be thankful that you actually doing something that many people dream of doing. So many people say, “I could write a book,” but they don’t. You have taken a step well beyond what most people do.
You should also be thankful that you’re sharing your story and knowledge with readers and touching their lives. Just as you can probably look to certain authors and think, “that book changed how I think about things,” others can look at your book and say your book changed them.
As for me, I’m thankful for all the wonderful self-published authors I’ve met and talked to and whose books I’ve read. You have also changed my life.
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How to Get Your Book Finished by the End of the Year
We’re in the homestretch of the year, and you might be finishing your book with no problem. If you’re stuck though, here are some things you might try that will motivate yourself to finish your book by the end of the year.
If you started off well but have slowed to a crawl, take a moment to think about what worked for you at the beginning.
Do you like starting a fresh document?
Then, try making each chapter a separate document.
Did you work at a specific time and now find yourself working sporadically?
Try working with the schedule you used at the beginning.
Are you stuck?
Have a friend (or a writing group) look through what you’ve finished so far and give some feedback. You might just need a fresh perspective to get back on track.
Do you have an outline for the rest of your book?
Try working on different parts and fill in the outline as you go. You don’t have to stick with working from the beginning to the end. Write the end, jump around and write parts of each chapter, don’t worry about working in a certain order.
Figure out what you have left to do to finish your book and write a schedule.
And if you have questions about self-publishing your book, please write to me here or at http://www.jexbo.com/. Thanks!
- Do you need to write a certain number of words per day?
- Do you need to do one day of editing per week along with writing?
- Can you set up a specific time each day to work for the final stretch?
How to Find Time to Write Your Book
Finding time to do all the things you need to do each day can be tough, and adding in writing a book can really take up your time. What I think helps is flexibility. What works at one time may change – for instance if you have young children, you might write during their naptimes. If you have a full-time job, you might write early in the morning or late at night.
You also need to find what works best for you, and this might mean you try working at various times. Do you have uninterrupted time on the weekends? Are you a night owl? If you try varying the times you write, you might find you work best at a different time than you thought.
Another thing you might try is getting up earlier than you usually get up to write, or stay up later at night to write. I choose to work early in the morning, because I never know what each day will bring, but one of my best friends always writes late at night once she’s finished everything else she needs to do. You might be able to make time during the day to write, for instance take a shorter lunch break and use the extra time to work.
Is there something you can take off your list of things to do and use that saved time to write? For instance are your kids old enough to do their own laundry, which would free up the time you’d normally have to do it for them? Could you find a lawn service to take care of your yard to give yourself a couple hours on the weekends to write?
Let me know if you have any tips, here or at http://www.jexbo.om/. I’d love to hear from you!
You also need to find what works best for you, and this might mean you try working at various times. Do you have uninterrupted time on the weekends? Are you a night owl? If you try varying the times you write, you might find you work best at a different time than you thought.
Another thing you might try is getting up earlier than you usually get up to write, or stay up later at night to write. I choose to work early in the morning, because I never know what each day will bring, but one of my best friends always writes late at night once she’s finished everything else she needs to do. You might be able to make time during the day to write, for instance take a shorter lunch break and use the extra time to work.
Is there something you can take off your list of things to do and use that saved time to write? For instance are your kids old enough to do their own laundry, which would free up the time you’d normally have to do it for them? Could you find a lawn service to take care of your yard to give yourself a couple hours on the weekends to write?
Let me know if you have any tips, here or at http://www.jexbo.om/. I’d love to hear from you!
Top 3 Reasons to Self-Publish
There are lots of great reasons to self-publish your book, but I think these are the top three: control, time, and convenience.
First of all, if you self-publish your book you get to control all aspects of it. How much will you charge for each book, where will you market your book, what sort of cover art will you choose, even what font your book will be printed in! If you choose to self-publish, every decision will be yours.
Second, you will not have to wait for a publisher to get your manuscript, read through it, and get back to you. If you go through a traditional publishing route, it could be weeks or months before you even know if your book will be published, whereas if you self-publish, your book will be published on your schedule.
Third, it is convenient to self-publish your book. You can buy software to prepare your book for you, step by step. You could choose one of the many online self-publishing firms that provide a variety of services, from editing to marketing your book. There are lots of great self-publishing firms out there just waiting for your book!
Do you have questions about self-publishing? Please write to me here or at http://www.jexbo.com/!
First of all, if you self-publish your book you get to control all aspects of it. How much will you charge for each book, where will you market your book, what sort of cover art will you choose, even what font your book will be printed in! If you choose to self-publish, every decision will be yours.
Second, you will not have to wait for a publisher to get your manuscript, read through it, and get back to you. If you go through a traditional publishing route, it could be weeks or months before you even know if your book will be published, whereas if you self-publish, your book will be published on your schedule.
Third, it is convenient to self-publish your book. You can buy software to prepare your book for you, step by step. You could choose one of the many online self-publishing firms that provide a variety of services, from editing to marketing your book. There are lots of great self-publishing firms out there just waiting for your book!
Do you have questions about self-publishing? Please write to me here or at http://www.jexbo.com/!
Three Reasons You Should Self-Publish Your Book
Before you start to look for a publisher for your new book, have you thought about self-publishing it yourself? If not, consider these three reasons to self-publish your book:
1. Self-publishing is fast.
By self-publishing your book, you will get it into the market much faster than using a traditional publishing method which may include months of back and forth negotiations. And if you have an e-book, you can post it immediately and start selling!
2. Self-publishing gives you control.
When you self-publish, you maintain control over every aspect of your book. From cover design to typesetting to retail price, you have the power to make changes, monitor sales and work directly with customers.
3. Self-publishing is easy.
Today, it’s very easy to self-publish your book. There are a number of cost-effective, online services to choose from (you can list your self-published book on www.jexbo.com for 10¢ per month and jexbo takes just 5% of the sales). Plus, there are local and online print shops that have expanded services like bookbinding to help self-published authors print their books.
Self-publishing is a hot trend these days (look at http://www.selfpublishingresources.com/Booknews.htm and http://www.selfpublishingreview.com/) because it’s a cost-effective way for new writers to market and sell their books quickly… so if you just wrote a book, take a look at your self-publishing options before moving forward with a traditional printer. You may be able to sell more books faster and enjoy the process even more!
For more information on self-publishing, please write to me here or at www.jexbo.com. Thanks!
1. Self-publishing is fast.
By self-publishing your book, you will get it into the market much faster than using a traditional publishing method which may include months of back and forth negotiations. And if you have an e-book, you can post it immediately and start selling!
2. Self-publishing gives you control.
When you self-publish, you maintain control over every aspect of your book. From cover design to typesetting to retail price, you have the power to make changes, monitor sales and work directly with customers.
3. Self-publishing is easy.
Today, it’s very easy to self-publish your book. There are a number of cost-effective, online services to choose from (you can list your self-published book on www.jexbo.com for 10¢ per month and jexbo takes just 5% of the sales). Plus, there are local and online print shops that have expanded services like bookbinding to help self-published authors print their books.
Self-publishing is a hot trend these days (look at http://www.selfpublishingresources.com/Booknews.htm and http://www.selfpublishingreview.com/) because it’s a cost-effective way for new writers to market and sell their books quickly… so if you just wrote a book, take a look at your self-publishing options before moving forward with a traditional printer. You may be able to sell more books faster and enjoy the process even more!
For more information on self-publishing, please write to me here or at www.jexbo.com. Thanks!
3 Tips to Survive Tough Economic Times as a Writer
If you are having trouble selling your self-published books right now and simply surviving as a writer, don’t lose hope. Take action! Here are three things you can do now to enhance your writing career and prepare for better times ahead.
1. Consider teaching a class.
Think of something you’re good at and then check with local, adult-education programs or community colleges. Sometimes you can design an entire program yourself teaching something you specialize in… whether it’s writing, cooking, knitting, photography, or another area of expertise.
2. Do Internet searches to find places to sell your self-published books.
There are a number of magazines and newsletters that pay for submissions, but also consider those that don’t pay because your writing will still get exposure.
3. Don’t stop writing even though times are tough.
It can be easy to give up when things aren’t going well, but do what you can to keep your spirits up. Surround yourself with helpful friends who will encourage you. Keep writing. Then, when the economy picks up, you’ll be ready for success!
Do you have questions about selling your self-published book, comic, romance, fiction, or non-fiction work? Please let me know here or visit www.jexbo.com. I’d love to help you market and sell your self-published books!
1. Consider teaching a class.
Think of something you’re good at and then check with local, adult-education programs or community colleges. Sometimes you can design an entire program yourself teaching something you specialize in… whether it’s writing, cooking, knitting, photography, or another area of expertise.
2. Do Internet searches to find places to sell your self-published books.
There are a number of magazines and newsletters that pay for submissions, but also consider those that don’t pay because your writing will still get exposure.
3. Don’t stop writing even though times are tough.
It can be easy to give up when things aren’t going well, but do what you can to keep your spirits up. Surround yourself with helpful friends who will encourage you. Keep writing. Then, when the economy picks up, you’ll be ready for success!
Do you have questions about selling your self-published book, comic, romance, fiction, or non-fiction work? Please let me know here or visit www.jexbo.com. I’d love to help you market and sell your self-published books!
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