Emma Michaels's Blog, page 63
July 3, 2011
Project to Published: The Process is Different for Everyone
The Publishing Process is Different for Everyone
It takes years to get published. Some people are lucky and move ahead right when they start trying but for others (most) it is a long and grueling process. In many ways, there are tips and tricks to the publishing process that can help each individual, but as we're all different, what we need will be different too. Knowledge and understanding is very important to get ahead in the publishing world.
Recently, I attended BEA (Book Expo America) for the first time. I think when I first stepped inside, despite my having been to other expos and conventions, I must have stood still for at least fifteen seconds, blinking. I was reminded about all of the stories I hear from potential authors who dream of being published (and even my own story!) and how when we are at the post office sending a manuscript out or sending one digitally that it seems so small from our end. We wonder why it is taking so long for someone to recognize our hidden talents that are just waiting to be tapped.
Then I gaze around in amazement at the sheer number of people in the publishing industry and I have a single thought - Oh, THAT'S why.
During BEA, the topic of how to get published was brought up to me. Now I'm stubborn - just ask my fiancé. Part of me likes to think that I managed to get published out of sheer will and determination. I mean, after all, I was one of those people who sent endless queries out - one of the many hopefuls. I tried idea after idea, often failing, until I found that one idea that worked. Thomas Edison himself once said "I haven't failed, I've found 10,000 ways that don't work". He also said "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration".
As writers, we have tons of inspiration. As authors, we need ninety-nine percent more perspiration than we did solely with our inspiration. I am the first to admit the publishing process is different for everyone. It is a difficult world to enter - and often, a very cold one. We receive rejections (often those heart-wrenching standard forms) and we question ourselves. The industry, our families, friends, co-workers, and many others all question us.
Are there tips and tricks to the publishing process we can try? Definitely. Will they work for each person? Probably not. But as I finish this latest post, I would like to leave all of you with one final Thomas Edison quote:
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."
Never give up!!
It takes years to get published. Some people are lucky and move ahead right when they start trying but for others (most) it is a long and grueling process. In many ways, there are tips and tricks to the publishing process that can help each individual, but as we're all different, what we need will be different too. Knowledge and understanding is very important to get ahead in the publishing world.
Recently, I attended BEA (Book Expo America) for the first time. I think when I first stepped inside, despite my having been to other expos and conventions, I must have stood still for at least fifteen seconds, blinking. I was reminded about all of the stories I hear from potential authors who dream of being published (and even my own story!) and how when we are at the post office sending a manuscript out or sending one digitally that it seems so small from our end. We wonder why it is taking so long for someone to recognize our hidden talents that are just waiting to be tapped.
Then I gaze around in amazement at the sheer number of people in the publishing industry and I have a single thought - Oh, THAT'S why.
During BEA, the topic of how to get published was brought up to me. Now I'm stubborn - just ask my fiancé. Part of me likes to think that I managed to get published out of sheer will and determination. I mean, after all, I was one of those people who sent endless queries out - one of the many hopefuls. I tried idea after idea, often failing, until I found that one idea that worked. Thomas Edison himself once said "I haven't failed, I've found 10,000 ways that don't work". He also said "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration".
As writers, we have tons of inspiration. As authors, we need ninety-nine percent more perspiration than we did solely with our inspiration. I am the first to admit the publishing process is different for everyone. It is a difficult world to enter - and often, a very cold one. We receive rejections (often those heart-wrenching standard forms) and we question ourselves. The industry, our families, friends, co-workers, and many others all question us.
Are there tips and tricks to the publishing process we can try? Definitely. Will they work for each person? Probably not. But as I finish this latest post, I would like to leave all of you with one final Thomas Edison quote:
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."
Never give up!!
July 1, 2011
Follow Friday
To join the fun and make now book blogger friends, just follow these simple rules:
1. Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Host { http://www.Parajunkee.com + http://www.crazy-for-books.com/ } and any one else you want to follow on the list
2. Put your Blog name & URL in the Linky thing.
3. Grab the button up there and place it in a post, this post is for people to find a place to say hi in your comments
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5. If someone comments and says they are following you, be a dear and follow back. Spread the Love...and the followers
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7. If your new to the follow friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog!
Happy Follow Friday!
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June 30, 2011
Book Trailer Thursday: Firelight
Here comes Book Trailer Thursday!
Every Thursday we (all who wish to join and the wonderful host http://quillcafe.blogspot.com/) welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the awesomeness that is book trailers.
To participate, on a Thursday you post an entry in your blog with an embedded book trailer of your choice (note: the trailer can be fan made but please no movie trailers of book adaptations) with your thoughts and comments underneath. It can be a book you have read, want to read or have never even come across before.
My book trailer for this week is...
Firelight by Sophie Jordan
Short and to the point but attention catching! Love it! I have it waiting on my shelf and am looking forward to reading it!!! Plus, Vanish is coming out this September!!!
Every Thursday we (all who wish to join and the wonderful host http://quillcafe.blogspot.com/) welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the awesomeness that is book trailers.
To participate, on a Thursday you post an entry in your blog with an embedded book trailer of your choice (note: the trailer can be fan made but please no movie trailers of book adaptations) with your thoughts and comments underneath. It can be a book you have read, want to read or have never even come across before.
My book trailer for this week is...
Firelight by Sophie Jordan
Short and to the point but attention catching! Love it! I have it waiting on my shelf and am looking forward to reading it!!! Plus, Vanish is coming out this September!!!
June 27, 2011
Anasazi back cover blurb reveal!
Let me know what you think of the new blog design and *drum roll* please...*dum dum dum dum dum dummmm* *Still drumming**still at it* *adding in some chimes (thirteen of them)**oh look a trumpet*Okay, okay. I am sure you get it.
Here is the back cover blurb for Anasazi!!!!! Which is now on GoodReads! YEAYNESS!
.~=+*'`'*+=~. One year ago, something happened to David. Following the only clue he had he headed out into the desert. Now he has asked me to come see him. But when I arrived, he was gone. The people in town claim they have never heard of him and everyone wants me to leave.
But I know he was here and he is in trouble. He can't survive out there for long.
Can he?
David. I will find you.. ~=+*'`'*+=~.
Please, let me know what you think! <3Sincerely,Emma Michaels
Here is the back cover blurb for Anasazi!!!!! Which is now on GoodReads! YEAYNESS!
.~=+*'`'*+=~. One year ago, something happened to David. Following the only clue he had he headed out into the desert. Now he has asked me to come see him. But when I arrived, he was gone. The people in town claim they have never heard of him and everyone wants me to leave.
But I know he was here and he is in trouble. He can't survive out there for long.
Can he?
David. I will find you.. ~=+*'`'*+=~.
Please, let me know what you think! <3Sincerely,Emma Michaels
Teaser Tuesday: The Everafter
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
My Teaser:
""I am not doing anything," I tell her honestly.As the planchette spells out I-S-E-E-Y-O-U, the other girls become deathly quiet. All jokes have ended."
The Everafter by Amy Huntley - page 81
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
My Teaser:
""I am not doing anything," I tell her honestly.As the planchette spells out I-S-E-E-Y-O-U, the other girls become deathly quiet. All jokes have ended."
The Everafter by Amy Huntley - page 81
June 24, 2011
Cover/Title Reveal for book 2!!!!
Thank you to everyone who was so amazing and supportive about book one, The Thirteenth Chime. I got so many compliments on my publisher's choice for the cover that I am thrilled to show you the new cover. So you have a little reminder of TTC's cover:
Now for book two's cover/title reveal: The Title is: ANASAZI!!!! Let me know what you think of the cover! Release is August 5th 2011!!!! We are almost there!!!!!!!
Now for book two's cover/title reveal: The Title is: ANASAZI!!!! Let me know what you think of the cover! Release is August 5th 2011!!!! We are almost there!!!!!!!
June 23, 2011
Book Trailer Thursday: Lies: a Gone novel
Here comes Book Trailer Thursday!
Every Thursday we (all who wish to join and the wonderful host http://quillcafe.blogspot.com/) welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the awesomeness that is book trailers.
To participate, on a Thursday you post an entry in your blog with an embedded book trailer of your choice (note: the trailer can be fan made but please no movie trailers of book adaptations) with your thoughts and comments underneath. It can be a book you have read, want to read or have never even come across before.
My book trailer for this week is...
Lies: A Gone Novel by Michael Grant
I love this trailer. It catches your attention and is in full film. It also gives you a good idea about the plot and what you can expect which is something I enjoy. I like to know what I am getting myself into when I decide to buy a book. So I will be trying this series. I think the concept is really interesting and am looking forward to seeing if it is another winner or not!
Every Thursday we (all who wish to join and the wonderful host http://quillcafe.blogspot.com/) welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the awesomeness that is book trailers.
To participate, on a Thursday you post an entry in your blog with an embedded book trailer of your choice (note: the trailer can be fan made but please no movie trailers of book adaptations) with your thoughts and comments underneath. It can be a book you have read, want to read or have never even come across before.
My book trailer for this week is...
Lies: A Gone Novel by Michael Grant
I love this trailer. It catches your attention and is in full film. It also gives you a good idea about the plot and what you can expect which is something I enjoy. I like to know what I am getting myself into when I decide to buy a book. So I will be trying this series. I think the concept is really interesting and am looking forward to seeing if it is another winner or not!
June 21, 2011
Teaser Tuesday: Firelight
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
My Teaser:
"And almost as if I've summoned him, I feel him arrive. My skin shivers, and the tiny hairs at my nape stand on end. Like in the hall today before I even saw him, but knew he was near."
Firelight by Sophie Jordan - page 73
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
My Teaser:
"And almost as if I've summoned him, I feel him arrive. My skin shivers, and the tiny hairs at my nape stand on end. Like in the hall today before I even saw him, but knew he was near."
Firelight by Sophie Jordan - page 73
June 17, 2011
The Thirteenth Chime on Kindle ($2.99!)
Finally! The Kindle issue is solved thanks to Amazon's wonderful help. Turns out the error was not on their side or the side of my publisher so it was easy to fix and now The Thirteenth Chime is finally on Kindle and up on the Amazon Website! Only $2.99! For those of you who have been asking, Yes, it does mean that book two will be available on Kindle for the actual release! ARCs will be going out soon to the review team since the final stages are finally finished, so expect to start seeing more information!
Looking forward to sharing book two with everyone! If there are any requests or ideas for guest posts, interview questions, blog stops, sneak peeks and special hints or events let me know! So much is planned so keep checking back!
Some of the things to look forward to:
Twitter Release Party
Cover reveal
Guest Posts
Sneak Peeks
The Guessing Game
Giveaways
Swag! (Bookmarks, Post cards, stickers, etc.)
Interactive posts
And so much more!
It is going to be a blast and I for one can hardly wait!!! Any and all ideas appreciated! I want to make some serious waves and try some new things! No idea is a silly one so feel free to post any of them! Looking forward to hearing from you!
Looking forward to sharing book two with everyone! If there are any requests or ideas for guest posts, interview questions, blog stops, sneak peeks and special hints or events let me know! So much is planned so keep checking back!
Some of the things to look forward to:
Twitter Release Party
Cover reveal
Guest Posts
Sneak Peeks
The Guessing Game
Giveaways
Swag! (Bookmarks, Post cards, stickers, etc.)
Interactive posts
And so much more!
It is going to be a blast and I for one can hardly wait!!! Any and all ideas appreciated! I want to make some serious waves and try some new things! No idea is a silly one so feel free to post any of them! Looking forward to hearing from you!
June 16, 2011
Book Trailer Thursday: The Awakening
Here comes Book Trailer Thursday!
Every Thursday we (all who wish to join and the wonderful host http://quillcafe.blogspot.com/) welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the awesomeness that is book trailers.
To participate, on a Thursday you post an entry in your blog with an embedded book trailer of your choice (note: the trailer can be fan made but please no movie trailers of book adaptations) with your thoughts and comments underneath. It can be a book you have read, want to read or have never even come across before.
My book trailer for this week is...
The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong
I was hooked from the very first line: "she was a science experiment gone wrong."
Every Thursday we (all who wish to join and the wonderful host http://quillcafe.blogspot.com/) welcome everyone to join us in celebrating the awesomeness that is book trailers.
To participate, on a Thursday you post an entry in your blog with an embedded book trailer of your choice (note: the trailer can be fan made but please no movie trailers of book adaptations) with your thoughts and comments underneath. It can be a book you have read, want to read or have never even come across before.
My book trailer for this week is...
The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong
I was hooked from the very first line: "she was a science experiment gone wrong."
