While finishing my manuscript, I went into several online rabbit holes trying to research as much as possible about every self-publishing option. During one of those winter afternoons glued to my laptop, and after too many cups of coffee, I found Bookbaby. And so thankful I did! I am writing this blog today, from aContinue reading “Em’s Extras: Self Publishing Series Part V”
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Em’s Extras: Self Publishing Series Part IV
Time to talk about Design! You have already arrived at the best possible version of your book after one, two, or more rounds of edition and revision. After that, you celebrated loudly the fact that your book is ready to be read. Now, it is time to focus on the Cover Design. Learnings and HelpfulContinue reading “Em’s Extras: Self Publishing Series Part IV”
Em’s Extras: Self Publishing Series Part 3.5
I’m calling this post, part 3.5 instead of 4. Because after one, two, or whatever number of rounds of editing and revision, you decide to do. At the end of the Editing & Revision path, you will arrive at the final version of your book! YES, the final version of YOUR book! And I wantContinue reading “Em’s Extras: Self Publishing Series Part 3.5”
Em’s Extras: Self Publishing Series Part III
When you finished your manuscript, the next significant milestone is editing. In my experience, informal editing was as crucial as formal editing. Both types of editing can involve correction, organization of ideas, modification of chapters, replacement, deleting, or even rewriting. Be open to ALL of it! I think that informal editing could be two things: self-revisionContinue reading “Em’s Extras: Self Publishing Series Part III”
Em’s Extras: Self Publishing Series Part II
The first step in the self-publishing journey is, of course, finishing your book! For that to happen, you don’t necessarily need to quit your job-like I did-but you definitely need time. In my perspective, one of the first questions that you need to answer is, “how can I create time to write?” Creating time requiresContinue reading “Em’s Extras: Self Publishing Series Part II”
Em’s Extras: Self Publishing Series Part I
I started flirting with the idea of self-publishing late last year. It was around the time when I started thinking about my 2020 goals. I am a dreamer, so of course, I dreamt for a long time about sending my finished manuscript to a publishing house. Having it picked, and experiencing all the different creativeContinue reading “Em’s Extras: Self Publishing Series Part I”
Em and the Shelf 