Ranjani Rao's Blog: Book Launch Updates - Posts Tagged "memoir"
10 weeks to launch - Rewriting M Happily Ever After
I am so excited to share the news of the upcoming launch of my new book Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery.
My first full-length memoir which describes a three-year period of my life when I separated from my husband and figured out life as single parent before going through with my divorce will be published in Oct 2021.
Many of you know that for most of 2021, I have been sharing my book writing journey with my newsletter subscribers.
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication, the days are getting really busy. I'm juggling many activities, even if some have been outsourced to professionals, because I am responsible for the final porduct.
Just as I shared the the challenges and the inspirations, the ups and downs of the writing process with readers, I want to share the practical aspects of my book publishing journey with you.
🎯Every week I will list the 5 things that I have been focusing on.
With 10 weeks to launch, here's my weekly update:
1️⃣ My super-suuportiev band of beta readers send me their thoughtful feedback. I incorporated most of the relevant points into the manuscript
2️⃣ The book front cover draft had been prepared by the designer a few months ago but it was time to take another look at it with book dimensions in mind
3️⃣ Did you know that the interior of the book also needs ot be deisgned and laid out? I learnt about it and found someone to do it
4️⃣ In parallel with beta readers, I sent out my manuscript to publsihed authors and relevant readers who were kind enough to agree to give me a blurb that I could use
5️⃣ I hired and worked with a professional editor to get the manuscript in final shape with all the t's crossed and i's dotted and quotation marks placed in all the right places
That's a lot to handle and sometimes I feel exhausted and burnt out.
To be honest, the writing part seemed much easier in comparison with these activities that take a lot of my time.
✍ Writing energised me while these seem to drain me. But well, what can I say, it's all part of the process if I want my book to take its final shape.
📚If you are interested in reviewing an ARC for my book, please sign up here - https://forms.gle/GLzJuHMwe3udD9tJA
Looking forward to your ongoing interest and support.
If you want to receive my biweekly newsletter, do visit my website or sign up here - https://www.subscribepage.com/d0r5s4
Watch this space for weekly update on the book. Until then, please add my book to your TBR.
If you have any questions, please ask me here or mail me at hi@ranjanirao.com.
Ranjani Rao
Have a great weekend.
#indieauthor #selfpublishingtips #memoir #ranjaniwriter #writinglife
#indieauthorlife2021 #booklaunchjourney #rewritingmyhappilyeverafter
My first full-length memoir which describes a three-year period of my life when I separated from my husband and figured out life as single parent before going through with my divorce will be published in Oct 2021.
Many of you know that for most of 2021, I have been sharing my book writing journey with my newsletter subscribers.
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication, the days are getting really busy. I'm juggling many activities, even if some have been outsourced to professionals, because I am responsible for the final porduct.
Just as I shared the the challenges and the inspirations, the ups and downs of the writing process with readers, I want to share the practical aspects of my book publishing journey with you.
🎯Every week I will list the 5 things that I have been focusing on.
With 10 weeks to launch, here's my weekly update:
1️⃣ My super-suuportiev band of beta readers send me their thoughtful feedback. I incorporated most of the relevant points into the manuscript
2️⃣ The book front cover draft had been prepared by the designer a few months ago but it was time to take another look at it with book dimensions in mind
3️⃣ Did you know that the interior of the book also needs ot be deisgned and laid out? I learnt about it and found someone to do it
4️⃣ In parallel with beta readers, I sent out my manuscript to publsihed authors and relevant readers who were kind enough to agree to give me a blurb that I could use
5️⃣ I hired and worked with a professional editor to get the manuscript in final shape with all the t's crossed and i's dotted and quotation marks placed in all the right places
That's a lot to handle and sometimes I feel exhausted and burnt out.
To be honest, the writing part seemed much easier in comparison with these activities that take a lot of my time.
✍ Writing energised me while these seem to drain me. But well, what can I say, it's all part of the process if I want my book to take its final shape.
📚If you are interested in reviewing an ARC for my book, please sign up here - https://forms.gle/GLzJuHMwe3udD9tJA
Looking forward to your ongoing interest and support.
If you want to receive my biweekly newsletter, do visit my website or sign up here - https://www.subscribepage.com/d0r5s4
Watch this space for weekly update on the book. Until then, please add my book to your TBR.
If you have any questions, please ask me here or mail me at hi@ranjanirao.com.
Ranjani Rao
Have a great weekend.
#indieauthor #selfpublishingtips #memoir #ranjaniwriter #writinglife
#indieauthorlife2021 #booklaunchjourney #rewritingmyhappilyeverafter
9 Weeks to Launch - Rewriting My Happily Ever After
ranjaniwriter #indieauthorlife2021 #booklaunchjourney #rewritingmyhappilyeverafter
Keeping my promise of sharing my writing and publishing journey.....
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication, the busy days continue. Lots of pending items were in the air last week and some have landed.
🎯 With 9 weeks to launch, here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week.
1️⃣ I setup my publsihing account on Amazon but I am looking at other platforms as well. Stay tuned.
2️⃣ A critical aspect of the book cover design involves all the stuff that goes on the back cover. Given the limited space, it's tricky to figure out what goes on the book and what goes in the summary on the online platforms. This was NOT easy 🤯
3️⃣ The author bio is another aspect of the back cover that feels really difficult to write. Strange that I wrote thousands of words inside the book but the outside was the bigger problem!
4️⃣ Getting all the interior text, back cover details, and book size ready for the cover was no simple feat.
5️⃣ Uploading all the disparate pieces into a platform and keeping my fingers crossed for a print book to come out of the black box is like trying to understand a magic trick while simutaneously waiting to be amazed.
There's lots more to do. But at least I feel I am moving closer to the goal.
✍ Writing energised me but it was also a solitary activity. Now I have to work with differnt people, manage expectations and timelines and ensure no ball is dropped. But well, what can I say, it's all part of the process.
📚If you are a #bookreviewer #bookstagrammer #bookblogger interested in receiving a free ARC copy in exchange for a review, please sign up here https://forms.gle/w9BZcTd5ejBnMymq9 or email me at hi@ranjanirao.com
My newletter will continue to provide updates on thebook journey as well offer special advance information and surprises for new subscribers. Sign up here -
https://www.subscribepage.com/d0r5s4
Looking forward to your ongoing interest and support.
Have a great weekend.
#indieauthorlife #selfpublishingtips #memoir #ranjaniwriter #writinglife #bookreview
Keeping my promise of sharing my writing and publishing journey.....
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication, the busy days continue. Lots of pending items were in the air last week and some have landed.
🎯 With 9 weeks to launch, here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week.
1️⃣ I setup my publsihing account on Amazon but I am looking at other platforms as well. Stay tuned.
2️⃣ A critical aspect of the book cover design involves all the stuff that goes on the back cover. Given the limited space, it's tricky to figure out what goes on the book and what goes in the summary on the online platforms. This was NOT easy 🤯
3️⃣ The author bio is another aspect of the back cover that feels really difficult to write. Strange that I wrote thousands of words inside the book but the outside was the bigger problem!
4️⃣ Getting all the interior text, back cover details, and book size ready for the cover was no simple feat.
5️⃣ Uploading all the disparate pieces into a platform and keeping my fingers crossed for a print book to come out of the black box is like trying to understand a magic trick while simutaneously waiting to be amazed.
There's lots more to do. But at least I feel I am moving closer to the goal.
✍ Writing energised me but it was also a solitary activity. Now I have to work with differnt people, manage expectations and timelines and ensure no ball is dropped. But well, what can I say, it's all part of the process.
📚If you are a #bookreviewer #bookstagrammer #bookblogger interested in receiving a free ARC copy in exchange for a review, please sign up here https://forms.gle/w9BZcTd5ejBnMymq9 or email me at hi@ranjanirao.com
My newletter will continue to provide updates on thebook journey as well offer special advance information and surprises for new subscribers. Sign up here -
https://www.subscribepage.com/d0r5s4
Looking forward to your ongoing interest and support.
Have a great weekend.
#indieauthorlife #selfpublishingtips #memoir #ranjaniwriter #writinglife #bookreview
5 weeks to book launch
More about my writing and publishing journey.....
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication, there's more to do but I finally feel I am getting somewhere. Feeling hopeful 😀
🎯 Here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week with 5 weeks to launch.
1️⃣ The best thing this week was getting absolutely heartwarming reviews from readers who signed up for the ARC. Their kind DMs and messages really made my day. All this effort seems worthwhile.
2️⃣ Among the many things I had to learn on this publishing journey was to create graphics. I used Canva to create this simple book trailer - https://youtu.be/if-dE545QFE. Would love to hear your opinion.
3️⃣ I am now emailing, discussing and writing guest posts for blogs and publications which are featuring my book. I will share links to when these new posts appear.
4️⃣ As an independent author, I have always felt that there are synergies between indie bookstores and indie authors. If you have a fav local bookstore which you think should keep my book, do let me know.
5️⃣ It's time to begin planning details of the book launch. If you have any ideas, please let me know. All ideas welcome.
✍ For writers who think rejection happens only during publication, I have news for you - you can get rejected by publishers, bookstores and media outlets. But guess what, if your book is good, you get the best kind of support from people who matter - readers.
📚 I am having my share of rejections evern at this stage, I am buoyed by the support of people who have taken the trouble to read my book in it's entirety. More on that in a separate post.
I am getting super excited as I get closer to the goal 🤞
✍ My biweekly newsletter has exclusive freebies and offers leading up to the book launch. If you don't want to miss any of it, do sign up here - https://www.ranjanirao.com/newsletter....
Looking forward to your ongoing interest and support.
Have a great weekend.
#writinglife #publishingjourney #rewritingmyhappilyeverafter #memoir #amwritingmemoir #booktrailer #guestposts #bookreviews #goodreads #indieauthorlife2021 #booklaunchjourney
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication, there's more to do but I finally feel I am getting somewhere. Feeling hopeful 😀
🎯 Here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week with 5 weeks to launch.
1️⃣ The best thing this week was getting absolutely heartwarming reviews from readers who signed up for the ARC. Their kind DMs and messages really made my day. All this effort seems worthwhile.
2️⃣ Among the many things I had to learn on this publishing journey was to create graphics. I used Canva to create this simple book trailer - https://youtu.be/if-dE545QFE. Would love to hear your opinion.
3️⃣ I am now emailing, discussing and writing guest posts for blogs and publications which are featuring my book. I will share links to when these new posts appear.
4️⃣ As an independent author, I have always felt that there are synergies between indie bookstores and indie authors. If you have a fav local bookstore which you think should keep my book, do let me know.
5️⃣ It's time to begin planning details of the book launch. If you have any ideas, please let me know. All ideas welcome.
✍ For writers who think rejection happens only during publication, I have news for you - you can get rejected by publishers, bookstores and media outlets. But guess what, if your book is good, you get the best kind of support from people who matter - readers.
📚 I am having my share of rejections evern at this stage, I am buoyed by the support of people who have taken the trouble to read my book in it's entirety. More on that in a separate post.
I am getting super excited as I get closer to the goal 🤞
✍ My biweekly newsletter has exclusive freebies and offers leading up to the book launch. If you don't want to miss any of it, do sign up here - https://www.ranjanirao.com/newsletter....
Looking forward to your ongoing interest and support.
Have a great weekend.
#writinglife #publishingjourney #rewritingmyhappilyeverafter #memoir #amwritingmemoir #booktrailer #guestposts #bookreviews #goodreads #indieauthorlife2021 #booklaunchjourney
Less than 3 weeks to launch
#rewritingmyhappilyeverafter 3 weeks to book launch!
I can hardly believe it!!
The weeks seems to be passing in a blur but each day brings new connections, new possibilites and new reviews @goodreads . Can't really complain😇
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication, I must share this - it is stressful. I generally try to not use the 's' word but l can feel it now. Have been blogging about recharging and trying to avoid burnout.😩
If you have any fool-proof tips, please let me know.
🎯 Here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week with LESS THAN 3 weeks to launch.
1️⃣ The best thing about this week was waking up to messages from known and unknown people expressing support and willingness to help get the word about my book out. What more could an #indieauthor like me ask for?
2️⃣ More than 15 reviews @goodreads and growing. And the best part - the book seems to have resonated with a much larger demographic than the one I envisioned!
3️⃣ From my newsletter subscribers to social media followers, from people who know me personally to those who feel that I'm a kindred spirit by simply reading my book, I can't help but feel grateful for all the good vibes that are coming my way 🙏
4️⃣ As I see a community forming around my book, I have been thinking about everyone else who does the same through different means. Planning to talk to a few such community builders. Would you be interested in listening to my conversation with inspiring people who quietly go about doing their thing - making the world a better place, without shouting from the rooftops?
5️⃣ I have been approached by people to have author interaction sessions to speak about my book. A little scared but also happy to be asked. Will keep you posted.
📚 The book launch is beginning to feel really close now 🤞
Let me know if you have any questions.
Looking forward to your ongoing interest and support.
Have a great weekend.
#writinglife #publishingjourney #memoir #amwritingmemoir #bookreviews #goodreads #divorcechronicles #bookreviews #ranjaniwriter #lifeafterdivorce
I can hardly believe it!!
The weeks seems to be passing in a blur but each day brings new connections, new possibilites and new reviews @goodreads . Can't really complain😇
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication, I must share this - it is stressful. I generally try to not use the 's' word but l can feel it now. Have been blogging about recharging and trying to avoid burnout.😩
If you have any fool-proof tips, please let me know.
🎯 Here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week with LESS THAN 3 weeks to launch.
1️⃣ The best thing about this week was waking up to messages from known and unknown people expressing support and willingness to help get the word about my book out. What more could an #indieauthor like me ask for?
2️⃣ More than 15 reviews @goodreads and growing. And the best part - the book seems to have resonated with a much larger demographic than the one I envisioned!
3️⃣ From my newsletter subscribers to social media followers, from people who know me personally to those who feel that I'm a kindred spirit by simply reading my book, I can't help but feel grateful for all the good vibes that are coming my way 🙏
4️⃣ As I see a community forming around my book, I have been thinking about everyone else who does the same through different means. Planning to talk to a few such community builders. Would you be interested in listening to my conversation with inspiring people who quietly go about doing their thing - making the world a better place, without shouting from the rooftops?
5️⃣ I have been approached by people to have author interaction sessions to speak about my book. A little scared but also happy to be asked. Will keep you posted.
📚 The book launch is beginning to feel really close now 🤞
Let me know if you have any questions.
Looking forward to your ongoing interest and support.
Have a great weekend.
#writinglife #publishingjourney #memoir #amwritingmemoir #bookreviews #goodreads #divorcechronicles #bookreviews #ranjaniwriter #lifeafterdivorce
Book Launch Updates
#indieauthorlife2021 #booklaunchjourney #rewritingmyhappilyeverafter Less than 2 weeks to book launch!
😱OMG!! It's October. And the launch date is the 15th!!
There's something new happeneing every week - new connections, new ideas and new reviews @goodreads. Can't really complain😇
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication,the stress has got to my body. Have been lounging in bed since yesterday, thanks to my back which finally gave up on me 😩
If you have any tips to heal my back, please share 🙏
🎯 Here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week with LESS THAN 2 weeks to launch.
1️⃣ Finally getting the hang of giveaways - the first one is with @ashtalksbooks on Instagram. Check it out
2️⃣ As reviews keep coming in, it struck me that my book is doing exactly what I hoped it would do - it is opening up conversations about divorce and creating a community centered around understanding it. Which made me remember all the people who do what they do, in their own small way to generate micro-communities. Stay tuned for interviews with some amazing women.
3️⃣ OK - so here's where I am struggling. Haven't done a book launch during a pandemic before. I need ideas (and support). What would you like to see on 15 October 2021 - the official launch date for Rewriting My Happily Ever After. Please help me out 🙏
4️⃣ I'm doing my first Instagram live next week. Those of you who know how tentative I am about social media, this is a big one. It's with @itsmesubhashini on Instagram. Announcement coming soon
5️⃣ As I mentioned earlier, I was focused on taking mental health breaks in the last few weeks. But now my body has demanded rest. I have no choice but to surrender. Hoping that the weekend gives me enough of a break to resume activities next week. Keeping fingers crossed
📚 The book launch is beginning to feel really close now
Looking forward to your ideas for the book launch.
Have a great weekend.
#writinglife #publishingjourney #memoir #amwritingmemoir #bookreviews #divorceinindia #womenspeakup #talkaboutdivorce #divorcechronicles #bookreviews #ranjaniwriter #lifeafterdivorce
😱OMG!! It's October. And the launch date is the 15th!!
There's something new happeneing every week - new connections, new ideas and new reviews @goodreads. Can't really complain😇
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication,the stress has got to my body. Have been lounging in bed since yesterday, thanks to my back which finally gave up on me 😩
If you have any tips to heal my back, please share 🙏
🎯 Here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week with LESS THAN 2 weeks to launch.
1️⃣ Finally getting the hang of giveaways - the first one is with @ashtalksbooks on Instagram. Check it out
2️⃣ As reviews keep coming in, it struck me that my book is doing exactly what I hoped it would do - it is opening up conversations about divorce and creating a community centered around understanding it. Which made me remember all the people who do what they do, in their own small way to generate micro-communities. Stay tuned for interviews with some amazing women.
3️⃣ OK - so here's where I am struggling. Haven't done a book launch during a pandemic before. I need ideas (and support). What would you like to see on 15 October 2021 - the official launch date for Rewriting My Happily Ever After. Please help me out 🙏
4️⃣ I'm doing my first Instagram live next week. Those of you who know how tentative I am about social media, this is a big one. It's with @itsmesubhashini on Instagram. Announcement coming soon
5️⃣ As I mentioned earlier, I was focused on taking mental health breaks in the last few weeks. But now my body has demanded rest. I have no choice but to surrender. Hoping that the weekend gives me enough of a break to resume activities next week. Keeping fingers crossed
📚 The book launch is beginning to feel really close now
Looking forward to your ideas for the book launch.
Have a great weekend.
#writinglife #publishingjourney #memoir #amwritingmemoir #bookreviews #divorceinindia #womenspeakup #talkaboutdivorce #divorcechronicles #bookreviews #ranjaniwriter #lifeafterdivorce
Book Launch Updates
#indieauthorlife2021 #booklaunchjourney #rewritingmyhappilyeverafter Less than 2 weeks to book launch!
😱OMG!! It's October. And the launch date is the 15th!!
There's something new happeneing every week - new connections, new ideas and new reviews @goodreads. Can't really complain😇
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication,the stress has got to my body. Have been lounging in bed since yesterday, thanks to my back which finally gave up on me 😩
If you have any tips to heal my back, please share 🙏
🎯 Here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week with LESS THAN 2 weeks to launch.
1️⃣ Finally getting the hang of giveaways - the first one is with @ashtalksbooks on Instagram. Check it out
2️⃣ As reviews keep coming in, it struck me that my book is doing exactly what I hoped it would do - it is opening up conversations about divorce and creating a community centered around understanding it. Which made me remember all the people who do what they do, in their own small way to generate micro-communities. Stay tuned for interviews with some amazing women.
3️⃣ OK - so here's where I am struggling. Haven't done a book launch during a pandemic before. I need ideas (and support). What would you like to see on 15 October 2021 - the official launch date for Rewriting My Happily Ever After. Please help me out 🙏
4️⃣ I'm doing my first Instagram live next week. Those of you who know how tentative I am about social media, this is a big one. It's with @itsmesubhashini on Instagram. Announcement coming soon
5️⃣ As I mentioned earlier, I was focused on taking mental health breaks in the last few weeks. But now my body has demanded rest. I have no choice but to surrender. Hoping that the weekend gives me enough of a break to resume activities next week. Keeping fingers crossed
📚 The book launch is beginning to feel really close now
Looking forward to your ideas for the book launch.
Have a great weekend.
#writinglife #publishingjourney #memoir #amwritingmemoir #bookreviews #divorceinindia #womenspeakup #talkaboutdivorce #divorcechronicles #bookreviews #ranjaniwriter #lifeafterdivorce
😱OMG!! It's October. And the launch date is the 15th!!
There's something new happeneing every week - new connections, new ideas and new reviews @goodreads. Can't really complain😇
📘As Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery gets closer to publication,the stress has got to my body. Have been lounging in bed since yesterday, thanks to my back which finally gave up on me 😩
If you have any tips to heal my back, please share 🙏
🎯 Here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week with LESS THAN 2 weeks to launch.
1️⃣ Finally getting the hang of giveaways - the first one is with @ashtalksbooks on Instagram. Check it out
2️⃣ As reviews keep coming in, it struck me that my book is doing exactly what I hoped it would do - it is opening up conversations about divorce and creating a community centered around understanding it. Which made me remember all the people who do what they do, in their own small way to generate micro-communities. Stay tuned for interviews with some amazing women.
3️⃣ OK - so here's where I am struggling. Haven't done a book launch during a pandemic before. I need ideas (and support). What would you like to see on 15 October 2021 - the official launch date for Rewriting My Happily Ever After. Please help me out 🙏
4️⃣ I'm doing my first Instagram live next week. Those of you who know how tentative I am about social media, this is a big one. It's with @itsmesubhashini on Instagram. Announcement coming soon
5️⃣ As I mentioned earlier, I was focused on taking mental health breaks in the last few weeks. But now my body has demanded rest. I have no choice but to surrender. Hoping that the weekend gives me enough of a break to resume activities next week. Keeping fingers crossed
📚 The book launch is beginning to feel really close now
Looking forward to your ideas for the book launch.
Have a great weekend.
#writinglife #publishingjourney #memoir #amwritingmemoir #bookreviews #divorceinindia #womenspeakup #talkaboutdivorce #divorcechronicles #bookreviews #ranjaniwriter #lifeafterdivorce
Book launch updates
#indieauthorlife2021 #booklaunchjourney #rewritingmyhappilyeverafter My book launch is ONE WEEK away!
😱OMG!! Counting down to the 15th of October 2021!!
There's something new happening every week. Had a few unexpected connections reaching out to me, and a few new ideas that struck me in the middle of the night as I lay awake in bed, nursing my sore back 😩
📘Is it only 6 days to the book launch of Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery?
🎯 Here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week.
1️⃣ With more things 'to do' and fewer days to do them, the pressure is real. But what I really love are the words of encouragment from friends, readers and others who are eager to offer help. Thank you so much 🙏
2️⃣ I did a small poll on Instagram to ask what people wanted to see for my book launch. I guess there is interest in something live (on Instagram or Facebook), interactions with readers and also book readings. The last is under my control, so stay tuned for sneak peeks into the book.
3️⃣ I finally began interviewing some of the amazing women who I came across in my writing and publishing journey, people who have created micro communities where the interactions and connections are genuine and not about going viral. You can listen to them at the "Conversations About Communities" tab on the link in bio. A new one every single day for the coming week.
4️⃣ I did my first Instagram live last week with with @itsmesubhashini 😃 and it was good fun. Makes me feel more confident about doing something live for the book launch. I have a few more interviews lined up for other publications, wish me luck.
5️⃣ As I have been sharing, my body has demanded rest. I have no choice but to surrender (and visit doctors). Keeping fingers crossed 🤞
📚 The book launch is beginning to feel really close now.
Don't forget to participate in the giveaways!
And do stop by to say hi.
#writinglife #publishingjourney #memoir #amwritingmemoir #divorceinindia #womenspeakup #talkaboutdivorce #divorcechronicles #ranjaniwriter #lifeafterdivorce
😱OMG!! Counting down to the 15th of October 2021!!
There's something new happening every week. Had a few unexpected connections reaching out to me, and a few new ideas that struck me in the middle of the night as I lay awake in bed, nursing my sore back 😩
📘Is it only 6 days to the book launch of Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery?
🎯 Here's a list of 5 things that I have done this week.
1️⃣ With more things 'to do' and fewer days to do them, the pressure is real. But what I really love are the words of encouragment from friends, readers and others who are eager to offer help. Thank you so much 🙏
2️⃣ I did a small poll on Instagram to ask what people wanted to see for my book launch. I guess there is interest in something live (on Instagram or Facebook), interactions with readers and also book readings. The last is under my control, so stay tuned for sneak peeks into the book.
3️⃣ I finally began interviewing some of the amazing women who I came across in my writing and publishing journey, people who have created micro communities where the interactions and connections are genuine and not about going viral. You can listen to them at the "Conversations About Communities" tab on the link in bio. A new one every single day for the coming week.
4️⃣ I did my first Instagram live last week with with @itsmesubhashini 😃 and it was good fun. Makes me feel more confident about doing something live for the book launch. I have a few more interviews lined up for other publications, wish me luck.
5️⃣ As I have been sharing, my body has demanded rest. I have no choice but to surrender (and visit doctors). Keeping fingers crossed 🤞
📚 The book launch is beginning to feel really close now.
Don't forget to participate in the giveaways!
And do stop by to say hi.
#writinglife #publishingjourney #memoir #amwritingmemoir #divorceinindia #womenspeakup #talkaboutdivorce #divorcechronicles #ranjaniwriter #lifeafterdivorce
Book Launch Updates
Keeping my promise of sharing my writing and publishing journey for Rewriting My Happily Ever After - A Memoir of Divorce and Discovery.....
Here's are 5 things that I did this week.
1️⃣ I just learnt h ...more
Here's are 5 things that I did this week.
1️⃣ I just learnt h ...more
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