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Category: Publishing
Raising the Bar for Independent Publishers in Canada
Anyone can self-publish a book nowadays. But self-publishing is a huge undertaking, and it's not easy to do it well. Many authors know they need a "great" editor or a "professional" cover design if they want their book to stand…
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Supernova Review 2
Shannon Rosnau. What a gift. I met Shannon through our Distributed Learning homeschool program only eight years ago, and it feels like we have packed a lifetime of experiences into that time already. Shared values, shared desires, shared travel, shared spaces…
Supernova Review 1
How can an introvert best move forward with the daunting task of book promotion? By sharing the good vibes! My next four posts will reveal the supernova power of some wonderful folks who shared their light with me! Michael Worsfold. When I…
New Book Cover Revealed
Here it is! The cover for Shine Bright: Live A Supernova Life. The concept for this design was initiated by Peter Cocking Design in Vancouver. He came up with five cool concepts for us to work with. I reached out…
The Other Side of the Table
I did it. I sent my writing to an editor last month. Yes, even a professional editor needs another perspective. When we become too close to our own writing, it's like we can't see it anymore. A good editor can…
Upcoming Workshop
I am thrilled to be joining hubby, Mark Cameron, on stage at his upcoming workshop, Anatomy of a Book Tour. In this 90-minute BC Federation of Writers workshop, Mark and I will share stories about the 39-day BC book tour that…
Gratitude – and a Free eBook
I feel blessed in several ways as I try to navigate the turbid waters of writing and publishing. I have access to research through books, dictionaries, or using the library as a resource of resources to learn what I need…
Sharing the Excitement
I slept later than I hoped I would. The trick when this happens is to NOT CHECK EMAIL before I leave the house. But sometimes I ignore my own advice. Yesterday was one of those mornings when I thought I…
Our First Review!
It's been a fun month! We've been relaxing into selling books while continuing to research and learn more about the publishing industry, preparing for the holidays, getting caught up on so many things that had been left behind, seeing friends,…