Paperback in the Works!

Bam! I've finally done it! My book is now in the works to become a paperback! I can't even begin to describe to you the excitement this brings me. After an entire day of formatting, choosing fonts, and working reconstructing my book cover, I submitted everything!

Boy let me tell you, self publishing is hard. There's a reason the publishing companies get such a percentage of the sales when you go the traditional publishing route-- you're paying people to do all of this for you. I'd say it isn't worth it, but honestly I enjoyed the hours of endless toil. I was working towards a goal I'm passionate about, and I'm excited about the outcome! I worked extra hard to make this book look and feel as good as the traditionally published copy would have been-- I almost like this better. Having complete creative control and doing it all myself has given me an even greater sense of pride. I know when I see people holding it that I made that book by the sweat of my own brow. It's a greater accomplishment than I ever thought possible in my entire life.

I'll be leaving in two short weeks for an internship at Disney World. My goal is to have this book for sale before I depart. Now that I know the process well, I can release kindle and paperback simultaneously. Here's to the next big adventure!