Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)’s Comments (group member since Mar 21, 2017)

Sam (Rescue Dog Mom, Writer, Hugger)’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

Thank you very much, Dale. Hugs

Carole wrote: "I agree with Alex. Just start writing and don't worry about the formatting. That's easy enough when you finish. I know Brittney use Draft2Digital to format."

Thank you, Carole. Hugs

Ahhh... that's part of my problem. I'm worried about how to format the manuscript now before I've even started typing. That's because the CS template I downloaded was pre-formated. Okay, so I'll throw that out the window. Thanks. Hugs!

The file currently sits as a Word 2010 document formatted by the Createspace template I downloaded into it before I started typing. With CS taken over by KDP, I don't know if this file is any good anymore. Also, there's so much rewriting to do, I might as well start over. Plus I forgot everything I learned 3 years ago anyway.

So I guess I'm looking for opinions on how people start writing their books. As you stated, Dale, I need to keep costs at a minimum. Thank you for your input. Hugs

Thank you, Anna. Hugs!

Hi & Hugs to All,
For those of you that don't know me, I'm Samantha Beach (pen name) and I'm physically and mentally ill and haven't been able to work outside the home.

Over 3 years ago I downloaded a Createspace template and wrote a book. While editing, I discovered a story hole. Knowing it needed a lot of work, I put it aside to sell jewelry on a website and other items on eBay in hopes of bringing some money into the house. We rescue dogs and have for over 20 years. We are broke and live off credit cards. As graciously suggested here, I began writing on Medium. Every little bit helps.

I want to start writing my book again, but don't know where to begin. I intend to offer a Kindle and a paperback version of my story. Do I start with a KDP template? Are there KDP videos to watch? I would greatly appreciate any and all advice.

Thank you. Hugs!

Moms: https://medium.com/@sambeachdogs/what...

Thank you, Carmel! Hugs!

Yes, I also enjoyed your articles, Erica. P.S. I Love You seems to take its time in posting? Hugs!

Erica wrote: "I have read Dale's articles. They are what got me thinking about it. He has looked a lot further into it than I have. Lol"

Yeah, I don't think Medium wants us to figure out how they pay us, because we'll never know if they make a mistake.

Alex wrote: "That was nice, Sam, I did not guess where it was going, but mint choc chip ice cream, great selection, my favourite."

Thank you, Alex. That's my favorite flavor, too. Hugs!

Erica wrote: "Someone clapped 4 times for an article I wrote 2 months ago and I was credited $3.34 for it. A new article I wrote that has 175 claps for the week from 5 different people only received $2.27. I am ..."

Have you read Dale Lehman's articles on this subject. I've given up, too. I'm just lucky to get anything and take whatever I can get. Hugs!

Erica wrote: "I really enjoyed that one, Sam!"

Thank you Erica! I was concerned it might be an eye roller. Hugs!

Short and different for me. Hugs, Sam
https://medium.com/@sambeachdogs/wait...

Congratulations Erica! Hugs!

Wishing you luck, Erica. Fingers, paws, and tails crossed in this house. Hugs

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Thank you for hugs, Erica. They are needed and greatly appreciated. Hugs

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I had a rough day and this was published by Invisible Illness today.
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