A Writer's Life

This is my number one pet peeve on being self published.  There are people, website, and courses out there, that want your money. THINK BEFORE YOU SPEND! There are websites out there that will charge you for services that you can learn to do yourself.  If you don't want to learn these things that is fine, pay for it.  But if the reason that you are paying for services is because you don't t think you can, you are totally wrong. I have said this before and I am saying it again.  I knew nothing when I started in 2011,  I had a computer.  I had no idea how to send a file via e-mail. I had no idea what to do one I got the file back from the formatter.  How do I get it uploaded on Amazon.  I had no idea that I had more than one drive on the computer.  I downloaded a file and had no idea where it went. If you are thinking that you can not learn this.  I am proof you can learn if you set your mind to it and are willing to learn. Don't...

I have rewritten the opening scene about 8 times.  I finally found the opening scene and it made sense.  I now know that I can move forward.  I felt like I was stuck and was never going to be able to move forward. The point is that I didn't give up.  I kept rewriting till I found the scene.  I know that I am going to have to rewrite the book after the first draft is written.  So I am very excited. What are you working on???? I have 1 short Non-Fiction book that is ready to publish.  I received it back from the Editor. www.amazon.com/dp/B00FE81V3S  I have over 50 E-Books on Amazon   www.amazon.com/author/sharonleejohnson Get Published this Year without going into debt.  It is easier than you think. www.facebook.com/diywriting career @Dogbone61 Twitter

New year, New Book. Want to Write, Edit, Publish and Sell your book this book.  I have over 50 E-Books and 5 Books in Print.  It is easier than you think.  I have written 5 Writing Books. Write 12 E-books in 1 year  www.amazon.com/dp/B00FE81V3S How to Brand Your Writing Career  www.amazon.com/dp/B00M)Dug1S The Truth of Self Publishing  www.amazon.com/dp/B00N8I84TK Write & Publish Quickly www.amazon.com/dp/B00SW7GLJC 50 Things I learned Puvlishing over 50 E-Books  www.amazon.com/dp/B00UGSXOKO COMING SOON!!!! All 5 Books in 1 E-Book and Print Book Follow me as I start a new book and explain how I am doing it every step of the way. If I can do this so can you. leave a comment and tell me about your book.  Let's Write together and Lets get Publish together.

I am back on my evening work schedule starting today.  I now can write during the day before I go to work. I got up and have already put 2 hours writing time.  I went through the non-fiction book DIY Writing Career Zombie Style. I now know what I need to rewrite and what to edit.  My goal is to have this published January 2016.  It will take time to edit.  I hate editing.  It is time consuming and not fun for me.  It has to be done. When I first started out, I didn't have an editor.  I could not find one that I could afford.  I read and reread the story and used my spell checker.  I now found an editor I can afford. I am all about being debt free.  I don't think anyone should go into debt to be published.  So do what you think is best for you. I went through the manuscript and made notes.  I know soon I will be sitting at the computer going word for word and line for line before I send it to the editor. I hate ...

I rearranged my writing space.  I moved my desk into the corner of the kitchen.  I am by a window and plants are next to my desk.  I realize that the kitchen might not be for everyone.  I needed to get out of the bedroom.  I would sit in bed with my laptop and the next thing I knew, I was lying down and getting tired.  I don't want to be in the living room because the tv would lure me away from writing. What works for me will not work for you.  You need to have a place where no one will bother your stuff and where you can concentrate on writing.  My house is small and space is limited. I have been sitting at my desk for the past 3 hours.  I was on facebook and twitter promoting my books at my desk.  I have the cd player on and am in the writing zone. I am back at my job with evening hours and am thrilled.  For the past 3 months I was a day person at work.  I had a hard time writing while writing during the day.  I ...

I have not been writing since July.  I learned how to format and publish on www.createspace.com so I do not have to pay someone to do it.  I haven't been on line for over a month. My hours changed at work, and I could not find the time to write. I know that we all have this problem. Don't beat yourself up.  It is time to jump start your writing career.  I know the holidays are around the corner and then the new year.  I am excited about the new year. Write 12 E-Books in One Year  www.amazon.com/dp/B00FE81V3S 50 Things I Learned Publishing Over 50 E-Books on Amazon.com/dp/B00UGSXOKO Write & Publish Quickly  www.amazon.com/dp/B005W7GLJC Here is a few steps to jump start your writing career: 1.  Buy a calendar for 2016 2.  List your writing projects 3.  Create your writing space 4.  Get your mindset that you are a writer 5.  Carry a notebook with you all the time 6.  Buy some business cards with your...

I like Series.  I like reading Series.  It is your choice.  I have been wanting to write my story.  I have been a victim of child sexual abuse.  I have wanted to write my story, but it just isn't coming out the way I have it in my head. I then decided to come up with a Series.  That is what I have been working on since my last blog. I have decided to write a short story around 20,000 words or so.  I am going to introduce the characters and the setting.  Then each character will have their own story. I wrote everything in longhand while I was at work.  I then came home and entered it into the computer. So far I have the short story, four full length novels and if I want I can have a short story to tie up any loose ends.  That would book 6 E-Books in the series. You of course do not have to have that many books in your series.  It is totally up to you. I was sexually abused and I want others to know that Your Past Does N...