How to write a book and have it published by Tallystarr

" I published a collection of my blogs, poetry, and creative writing on blurb.com. 90 people viewed my book the first week, and I sold 2 copies already!"

How I did it: I finally decided that dreaming was fun, but I really have something to say. Last spring, I had given a motivational presentation for the marketing reps for the company I worked for, and a few of them suggested I do a weekly email of an inspirational thought. After a few weeks, I motivated myself to pursue a new career...which translated to more motivation to follow my dreams and make them real!

I had heard of blurb.com, an online self-publishing company. I downloaded the free software and started playing with it. The formats are great for beginners, and you can include photos if you wish. On Sunday, October 12, 2008, after dreaming since the age of 17 that I can publish a book...I clicked the "publish book" button.

Pocket Full of Lavender: random observations of a madwoman, by Tallystarr

Lessons & tips: Just go for it! You are the only thing holding you back.

Resources: blurb.com, LiveJournal.com, myspace.com, and 43things.com!


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Oct 20, 2008, 01:46PM PDT | 4 comments | 21 cheers


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bagardener

Congrats

Good for you! I’ve just had my first book published as well. Isn’t the completion of a book a huge confidence builder?
For anyone who wants to get a book published, I suggest blogging for experience. Then contact the little publishers out there. Maybe we’ll catch bigger fish with a published book.

Nov 20, 2008, 05:21AM PST | Respond to this

Curtis Bizelli STILL updating 43 things and growing in the process!!!

Money plays a big role!

Actually, money is the main thing holding me back at the moment!

Jan 08, 2009, 05:03AM PST | Respond to this

Curtis Bizelli STILL updating 43 things and growing in the process!!!

Just downloaded Blurb Software!

HI there,
Thanx 4 the testimonial. You just motivated me to download the Blurb Software. I will work with it over time. Hopefully, It doesn’t cost too much to have it published into a PDF once I upload it or whatever (still have to learn).

Thanx again,
Curtis R. Bizelli
www.Bizelli.ws

Jun 29, 2009, 04:08AM PDT | Respond to this

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