The Creative Side of my Brain

I finally got back to the “creative” side of my brain and began work on the fourth book in my paranormal mystery series. I’ve missed my characters and it was great to see and talk with them again. Not that I minded I was away from them, but there’s something about being able to bring those imaginary ideas and put them to pen.

The reason for my absence was due to this nagging little voice in my head to write a nonfiction book. What, you say? Yes, I will admit I never dreamed I would write a nonfiction book about anything, let alone writing, marketing, and self-publishing. I even argued and laughed at those thoughts, because how could I think I’d have the knowledge to write such a book.

Well, lo and behold, it happened. I tossed those arguments out the window and decided to just casually jot down everything I had learned over the last thirty years, then added my passion…writing, marketing, and self-publishing, and voila…out came A Complete “How To” Guide for Rookie Writers.

Once I started, I couldn’t stop, and then I found myself becoming obsessed to get as much information as I could into this book. Now don’t get me wrong, I questioned myself incessantly about who in the hallelujah did I think I was…writing a book about writing, marketing, and self-publishing. But what wouldn’t let me give up was how I wanted to help any new writer…rookie…begin their dream possibly in an easier fashion than the way I began.

I wanted to share everything I could to help the rookie writer without spending a lot of money, along with using screen shots to show them step-by-step instructions on how to actually do it. I knew it wasn’t gospel, and I certainly believe there are sooo many other books, blogs, websites out there with a wealth of helpful information. I just remembered my frustration when I would come across something and it would state “go out to this link” and then once I did, the information stopped.

So, I truly don’t have a clue if this book will sky rocket to the Top 100 on Amazon, and honestly, I didn’t write it for that reason. If I can help just one person, with one small question, I will have accomplished what I set out to do. It’s a LARGE author community out there, and I do feel we need to stick together. We all have a story to tell, whether it’s fiction or nonfiction, and I have met so many great people along the way that have helped me. I’d like to pay it forward. I hope I achieved that goal with this book.

With that said, I’m having a blast with Marie Bartek & the SIPS team again, they crack me up. So whatever your genre, do it with spunk, passion, and perseverance.

And always remember…Keep on writing…