I found a publisher that made me rethink my stance on traditional publishing. Founded by a writer and his wife, these guys help first-time writers transition into published authors. So when I came across their site and read their story, how could I not send them a pitch?
I don’t usually change my mind once I have made a decision. After all, it’s only logical to contemplate, pick one route and stick to it – at least for a reasonable period of time. But sometimes, you gotta do what your gut tells you. And my gut tells me this might just work out.
But if it doesn’t, I am going to have to self-publish, an outcome I am not waiting for. I want my book to reach many people as quickly as possible, so I feel that traditional publishing is the way to go. Even if it means giving up creative control and waiting to get published, I am all for it.
On the flip side, the people in my life are wondering what’s taking me so long with this book. What was supposed to be a three to four-month investment has stretched out into nearly ten months. Sometimes, even I wonder whether what I am doing is rational.
But every time I get these thoughts, I remind myself that what I have written is not just another preachy and impersonal self-help book.
Granted, it only started as a distraction from some (now dormant) personal issues, but midway through the first draft, it became so much more.
Peppered with personal experiences, true to life cartoons, and introspective questions, I realized that my contemporary little book can truly help identify and lessen/eradicate limiting beliefs. Without getting heavy, judgmental or repetitive.
I know for a fact that my book can help people. Now if only someone else sees that too.
Good luck my new friend! :-)
Thank you, friend :-)
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Likewise. Sure thing :)
You should go for it, and ignore the those thoughts which are holding you back, that is negativity trying to scare you.Use it as a weapon.
You are already prepped for self publishing, so if this doesn’t work out, you will have no regrets of not trying for this opportunity.
All the best.
You are right. I approached them with these very thoughts. Thank you :)
Mahevash ur writing is cutting edge and spontaneous…. I’m sure u will shine
Thank you for your encouraging words :)
Good Luck my friend and I hope this lead will prove to be positive for you. From all the blogs I have read in the past that you have written you have the energy and vitality to pull this off. My daughter is a writer, staying in London , and also trying to get her novels published. At present she is submitting short e-stories on line and now regularly getting them short listed. She just keeps plugging away day by day, having given up her teaching job and become a professional dog walker to bring in some pennies!
All the very best to you, Krystyna ?
Thank you for your kind words :)
All the best to your daughter…that’s a bold move (which I totally approve of)! Does she have a website? If yes, please share the URL.
We know each other from Wealthy Affiliate, right?
I hope your book gets published! I’ve been told it’s very difficult to find a good publisher, one that also believes in you, but “difficult” isn’t the same as “impossible”. I truly hope it works out for you :)
Thanks a lot, Samantha :) This is truly my last shot…after this, I will self-publish.
Have you ever considered self-publishing on Amazon?
That’s what I did.
I’m all prepped for it. Editing, formatting and designing – all of it is done. I only pitched them because I have a good feeling about these guys. And now I wait…
Congrats! I just checked out the Amazon page. Your book looks really interesting…no wonder it’s already ranking so high so soon :) I know quite a few people who are Sherlock Holmes fans, and will surely recommend it.
Thanks for the recommendation, Mahevash. :)
You’re most welcome :)