I’m just kidding. I have no wrath. But, I have been working with fervor on my second book since starting my part-time job in January. I’ll give you more details if you sign up for my mailing list. I would really like to cross off Life Bucket List Item #33 (go on a book tour).… Read More »
Have you heard of National Novel Writing Month? The idea is to write a 50,000-word book in the thirty days of November. You do it as the same time as a bunch of people to give yourself some accountability. That’s the National bit of the title. The resultant novel doesn’t have to win an Oscar.… Read More »
I know it seems like I’m talking to you, but I’m really just a narcissistic lunatic writing to herself. I’m trying to help my future self navigate. I write because that’s how I process the world. I’m reviewing and theorizing about what works and what doesn’t work for me, reporting my events and taking notes… Read More »
I wrote a book! Holy crap, you guys, I wrote a book! I’m just as stunned as you are. Probably more giddy though. Or maybe you’re not stunned because I’ve been yammering on about it for a while now. Regardless, I’m officially crossing off Life Bucket List Item #6. Yeah, baby! Give me a second… Read More »
I’m working on life bucket list item #6 (write a book). I told you about the writing part of the book, which is super fun. I mentioned the publishing parts which has its moments of fun, but is mostly asking other people to do things you can’t. The final part is telling the world that your creation… Read More »
The last time we hung out, I told you a bit about my attempt to cross off bucket list item #6 — write a book. I had just finished my first draft and decided to self-publish, i.e. fund and pick my own team of people to make the thing look professional before I throw it… Read More »
I’m trying to cross off Life Bucket List Item #6 (write a book). Cliché, I know. Here’s my process (so far) if you’re thinking of writing one too. 1. Make a book proposal. First, I read some stuff on how to write a book proposal. A book proposal is an enormously helpful way to think about the… Read More »