Z.R. Southcombe's Blog, page 18

Off the radar

I’ve been quiet for the last week or so because I’ve been sick (nothing major, just lingering) and needed to rest up for two months of busy-ness ahead. I have been productive though, so I’ll share a bit about what...
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Zines on my mind

So after I went for this talk on independent publishing last weekend, I had a little personal revelation. I’ve been for a few seminars / workshops on indie publishing by writers, but what intrigued me about this one was the...
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Reviewing my goals & aiming higher

Two years ago, I wrote my first business plan. It included a five-year plan, starting from ‘Year Zero’ which was the year before I published. I set my yearly goals based on two things. First, I started with where I...
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Monday Musings: Is it Monday already?

I almost forgot to post today as I totally forgot it was Monday. Last week was BUSY so this week is quiet (very much on purpose). Busy was good on the book sales and marketing front – 60 books over...
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Personal Growth: Getting used to the new you

If you’ve been following my posts at all (whether on here or a social network) you’ll know that I’ve made some leaps and bounds in personal growth. I’m more confident in myself and my abilities, I try new things, and...
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Routine, and not having one

I’m always learning. Always. From podcasts, books, seminars, courses, people – and my own experiences. Sometimes I find that a single idea sticks out from the many. Right now, it’s routine. I take it as a personal kick in the...
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Monday Musings (are back)

Because all I could think about for the last month was the NZ Book Fest, I decided not to do my Monday updates. I’m back to (my version of ) normal now, so they’re coming back! I’ve been in a...
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Day Two at the NZ Independent Book Festival 2015

Once again, it was a BRILLIANT day. I have been blown away by all the support I’ve received leading up to the festival, with people sharing the event with their friends and family, and to all those who turned up...
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Day One at the NZ Independent Book Festival 2015

I got set up, crossed my fingers that my signage wouldn’t fall down, and breathed a sigh of relief when it stayed up. I met some wonderful people, and all in all am absolutely chuffed to be a part of...
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Don’t sell – just talk! [Book Events Series]

I don’t like churning out a sales pitch. I don’t want to feel like I’m pushing someone into buying something they’re not sure if they want, or something they just can’t justify spending money on at the time. What I...
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