Putting together a book is a long, loving process. For example, it took me two years from start to finish to publish my book, Decorating Sewlutions. That’s because when you self-publish, you do everything! And, I mean everything. Many times I (think) I would have gladly packed up the manuscript and sent it off to another publisher to complete. But then again, I have done that and didn’t much enjoy the process. I guess I am too much of a control freak.
Anyway, after months of blood, sweat, and yeah, don’t forget the tears, the book was sent to the printer.
Then the hard part starts. You have to start marketing and selling the book (’cause that’s how I make a living). The fun part is over. Now we really have to roll up the sleeves.
- My friend, Julie snapped this photo of my book in her local JoAnns store.
So, it’s always nice to be noticed. My friend Judi saw my book in her local Joann Fabrics store. She was so excited for me that she snapped a photo and sent it to me. There it was—smack dab on the shelf.
So glad I didn’t give up.
