Someone might tell me, now that I’ve uploaded my book and it’s nearly ready for publication, that the hard work is over. But really, it’s not. As I look at everything I’ve done since finishing the writing of Midnight Splash and handing it over to the best editor I could possibly find, Joann Collins, I feel like the real work has begun.
When it comes to self-publishing, you need to do it all, or find the people who can help you do it all. There’s no publishing house with hundreds of employees that help you every step of the way. It’s you, your computer, and anyone who’s willing to help you along the way. Unfortunately, I couldn’t afford all the experts I would have liked to have had in my corner. But I found the tools and information I needed to step into their shoes and create something that they probably could create in ten minutes.
Up next: marketing, and doing everything I can to get my book in front of those who will want to read it – like you, the person reading this blog post.
But first: a very much well-earned break. The night I uploaded my manuscript to the printer, I went to bed and passed out. The frustrations, hope, and adrenaline all culminated at that moment, followed by a giant sigh of relief and some happy, excited, tired, and no-longer-frustrated tears.
So now I lean on some other tools that I have that make social media interactions easier, so I can take that well-earned break.
After I take that break, let’s keep talking on Facebook!