Hi everyone. The last few weeks have been a bit hectic for me with trying to update my first three novels with new covers etc and also trying out new marketing techniques. I’m also making three of my novels into paperbacks, which has been a steep learning curve as my lovely publisher designed and formatted my most recent books for me. Now I know how much hard work it is for them! I’m trying to get all of my books on brand, so that readers can see they are my books at a glance.
I’ve also been playing around with some book graphics and am really pleased with the results. Sites like Canva, Book Brush and Visme all have free options to make graphics and have simple tutorials if you need them. It’s also made it easier for me to be able to update my website and make that more reader friendly too. I’ve simplified all of the tabs, taken away ones I don’t use and begun making sure all of my pages are relevant to my current work.
On top of all that I’m now writing my 7th book. I have one book which is ready for publication and one almost complete, which is quite exciting. To keep myself motivated and up to date with blog posts, social media and making time for everyday tasks, I’m trying to be kinder to myself and giving myself a breather to have a cup of tea or sit by a view, to replenish my energy. I also find meeting up with other writers, either in person or in online groups, fills up my creative energy tanks for quite a while. I always come away feeling inspired by what they have all achieved and ready to get back to writing.
Have a fun filled and creative week everyone.
From Lizzie.
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Trust me, you are doing more than enough.
I can relate, Lizzie. I have a full plate also. Thanks for the encouraging post and you have a great week too. 😀 xo
You are always so busy Vashti! I’m trying to be less frantic and more zen like. I’ll get there one day. Lol.
Good luck with that. 😉
Wow you’ve been busy. I like the idea of all your covers matching in a way that shows who wrote them. Yes print books require so much work. I’m always learning in the formatting department. Happy writing on book 7!
Thanks Denise. Good luck with your wonderful new book too!
Thank you:)
Thank you!
You are right, Lizzie, it is a lot of hard work. Having never had a publisher to do any of it, I have had a HUGE learning curve over the years. It’s still hard, even after publishing six books on my own. 🙂 Thanks for such an inspiring post! You go girl!!
I love seeing your new books Jan. You are such an inspiring lady. You helped me a lot when I published my first book by being so friendly and sharing my work.
Wow, Lizzie…that’s an impressive schedule….and please relax more so the rest of us can try and catch up.
Lol. I always feel like I don’t do enough, so I’m trying to be a bit kinder to myself.