Carma Spence's Blog, page 108
September 6, 2021
Book Expectations
Every book launch is unique. But they all have something in common, too.
They all take the author on a journey that ends up somewhere they didn't expect to go.
I'm not saying you won't achieve some or all of the goals you set for your book. You just may. But don't be surprised if you don't. Or if you achieve goals that you didn't even know that you had.
That's the Joy of the Author's Journey!
They all take the author on a journey that ends up somewhere they didn't expect to go.
I'm not saying you won't achieve some or all of the goals you set for your book. You just may. But don't be surprised if you don't. Or if you achieve goals that you didn't even know that you had.
That's the Joy of the Author's Journey!
September 3, 2021
Levels of Fear
No one will want to read my book
===========>6
Corona Virus
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Running out of things to watch
On NETFLIX
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What scares you the most or causes you the most anxiety about writing a book?
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Corona Virus
================>8
Running out of things to watch
On NETFLIX
===================================>100
What scares you the most or causes you the most anxiety about writing a book?
September 2, 2021
Happiness Boosters
Need a happiness boost? Think about those people and things in your life that make your heart sing.
Here are some of mine: My hubby, my cat, my clients, my creative expression, flowers, and Svengoolie every Saturday night.
What are some of yours?
Here are some of mine: My hubby, my cat, my clients, my creative expression, flowers, and Svengoolie every Saturday night.
What are some of yours?
September 1, 2021
Do as I say, not as I've done
Do as I say, not as I've done. I've been a published author for 10 years now and my author brand is all over the place because I didn't do the branding work upfront. I was not clear. I was not strategic. I just followed the whims of my heart and the content in my hard drive.
That's not the way to do it. I've learned my lesson and now I'm busy cleaning up the mess.
I don't want that for you. Get clear on your brand direction first. Stick with it for a couple of years. You can always pivot later.
Your brand isn't written in stone. But if you aren't clear and purposeful with each book you write, you'll end up like me with an online footprint that's a mess and that often attracts the wrong opportunities your way.
That's not the way to do it. I've learned my lesson and now I'm busy cleaning up the mess.
I don't want that for you. Get clear on your brand direction first. Stick with it for a couple of years. You can always pivot later.
Your brand isn't written in stone. But if you aren't clear and purposeful with each book you write, you'll end up like me with an online footprint that's a mess and that often attracts the wrong opportunities your way.
Podcast: Ben Winter taking expectations head on
What happens when something you expect to happen doesn't? You get upset, right? In this episode of The Author's Switch, guest Ben Winter shares his formula for peace of mind by dealing with unmet expectations head on.
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Dealing with Expectations Head On – Guest Ben Winter [The Author’s Switch podcast]
What happens when something you expect to happen doesn't? You get upset, right? In this episode of The Author's Switch, guest Ben Winter shares his formula for peace of mind by dealing with unmet expectations head on.
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August 31, 2021
Where would you go?
I may be sitting at my desk working on my next big project, but my heart's currently lazily drifting down a river in Yosemite Valley, something I haven't done since elementary school.
Humor me and tell me if you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Humor me and tell me if you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Enjoy reading a good memoir?
Today is #WeLoveMemoirsDay. I enjoy reading a good memoir every once in a while. How about you? Got any good recommendations? Here are some of my faves:
Yul: The Man Who Would Be King: A Memoir of Father and Son by Rock Brynner
https://amzn.to/3zauIM4
Angela's Ashes: A Memoir by Frank McCourt
https://amzn.to/3zauVPm
My Fat Dad: A Memoir of Food, Love, and Family, with Recipes by Dawn Lerman
https://amzn.to/3yYuzvn
If you've written one, feel free to share that one, too!
Yul: The Man Who Would Be King: A Memoir of Father and Son by Rock Brynner
https://amzn.to/3zauIM4
Angela's Ashes: A Memoir by Frank McCourt
https://amzn.to/3zauVPm
My Fat Dad: A Memoir of Food, Love, and Family, with Recipes by Dawn Lerman
https://amzn.to/3yYuzvn
If you've written one, feel free to share that one, too!
August 30, 2021
What Frankenstein's Monster taught me
Once upon a time, I had a dream. I was in a dark medieval castle, walking down a stone staircase. Soon, Frankenstein’s monster came climbing the stone steps toward me. He stopped and asked, “If you don’t inspire, you expire, right?”
I nodded.
He continued up the stairs, placing his large hand on my shoulder in gratitude as he passed.
Within the dream, I knew he had asked me that question because he intended to go upstairs and strangle the life out of someone I knew. But when I awoke, I realized his words had a deeper meaning for me.
When a writer’s words inspire an emotional response … be it fear, sorrow, or joy … those words and the tale they tell are remembered. But if they don’t, the words expire into the mists of mediocrity.
Want the more detailed version? Go here: http://www.carmaspencewriter.com/
I nodded.
He continued up the stairs, placing his large hand on my shoulder in gratitude as he passed.
Within the dream, I knew he had asked me that question because he intended to go upstairs and strangle the life out of someone I knew. But when I awoke, I realized his words had a deeper meaning for me.
When a writer’s words inspire an emotional response … be it fear, sorrow, or joy … those words and the tale they tell are remembered. But if they don’t, the words expire into the mists of mediocrity.
Want the more detailed version? Go here: http://www.carmaspencewriter.com/
August 27, 2021
Values Exercise - Free!
The first step in gaining author brand clarity is knowing what your personal and business values are. Well, because today is #JustBecauseDay I'm going to help you out. I've posted a no-opt-in values exercise on my website here: https://www.carmaspence.com/personal-...
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
