Slowly, the reality of publication is coming home to me. I’ve been asked to write a biography and provide a head shot for the publisher’s website. I got the picture taken, but I’m still fiddling with the bio., which I plan to send off tomorrow.

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I’ve been following a few writers from the online workshop, where I’m a member, and I’m learning about the business side of writing. Karla Brady, Doralynn Kennedy and Lisa Lipkind Leibow are novelists who are actively promoting their books. Gone are the days when a writer could rely on their publisher to market their work. I’ve come to the realization that visibility depends in part on what the writer does to publicize their novel.

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I’ve started to read articles that focus on specific things that can be done to promote a book prior to publication. The range of activities that are possible on the internet boggles the mind. I’m also making note of the steps I can take to keep my books in the public eye once they’re published.

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I’m looking forward to the process and the best thing is, with these enterprising ladies blazing a trail before me, there’s no need for me to reinvent the wheel. I’ll simply follow in their capable footsteps.

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More anon…

Well, I signed off on the contracts and mailed them back.
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After that, I started messing about with Contraband again.  Didn’t make much of any changes, mind you, because I’d edited it again in August.
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Meantime, I’m  working on Hardware.  I feel like I can’t go any further with it, but I know I must go through this process one last time.  Otherwise, it will bug me like a just-out-of-reach itch.
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I decided to do that course I mentioned a couple of posts ago.  It’s been interesting so far.   I’ve gained some insights on the books of the Old Testament, but then that’s what it’s all about – growing more familiar with the Bible.
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I’ve given up worrying about time and whether I’ll have enough of it.  It’s enough for me to know that I’m making good use of what I do have.  Speaking of which, I have an article to finish, so more anon…

Just got done with a humdinger of an edit. I suspect this isn’t the end and that I’ll be revisiting that manuscript again soon. Then there are the other projects crying for attention. I suspect that from here on in, I’ll have to be vigilant with my schedule. So many projects, too little time.

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My priest spoke with me this morning on something that may go two years into the future. I’m thinking about it, and putting in some prayers too. because if I go down this road, I’ll be losing more time from my schedule. Still, anything done for God can’t be considered a loss, right?

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On another note, I’d like to sign off on the contract this week. We’ll see how that goes.

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More anon…