And so another day, another check list that will no doubt prove too long to accomplish in a mere twenty four hours.
On the bright side, I have been struggling mightily with Lulu.com and the formatting of my cover, complete with the perfect image for my second book, Caitiff Academy: The Tigress. (Shameless plug? Maybe) I switched over to Createspace, and viola. In a simple morning at Starbucks, the groundwork is already laid, and I’m well on my way to where I want to be.
I like to consider myself a realist. I am not looking to publish the next great American novel, or to snag a massive contract, but I absolutely love the feeling of accomplishment that comes with knowing that something I created is out there for the world to see. Would it hurt my feelings if a lot of people appreciated my work and bought in bulk? Absolutely not, I’m a realist not an idiot. And no, this time, that was not a plug, just an observation. I’m not publishing to make money, I’m doing it to feel like I’ve done something. And you know what? It’s working.
Now, with November on the horizon, I am positively giddy at the opportunity to continue my new NaNoWriMo tradition and write book #2 in the series in a meager 30 days. Last year I wrote book one in eight, so I think I should be fine.
As always, feedback is welcome. Surely there are more people out there in the world with experiences to be shared. Until then, keep rambling on.
Ramblings of a Would-Be Writer 