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9 Weeks to Launch - Rewriting My Happily Ever After
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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
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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