I was working on my book number 30 when I was interrupted by a client.
Actually, I am thrilled to have a paying client. I thrive on helping those who have a publishing dream. So book number 30 will go on hold—until I have another smidgeon of time between clients.
The new book will be a compilation of my more recent articles on writing, editing, publishing and promoting a book. Some of you may be familiar with my 2003 book, “The Successful Writer’s Handbook.” This features a collection of my articles written throughout the 90s and early 00s. It has been a popular book with SPAWN members, who request it as their free book from SPAWN when they join or renew. It is of interest to visitors to my booths at book fairs. And folks order it through my website and Amazon.com fairly frequently. I think that those same people as well as others will benefit from the new book with fresh articles on new concepts and perspectives related to writing and publishing.
What is my target publishing date for the new 100-page (or so) ebook? Hmm, that depends on my client activity. But I’d say that I will probably have it available by January 1, 2010.
Do you get kind of bored and down when you are not working on something? And does your demeanor change abruptly when you begin a promising writing project? Don’t you love having a writing or publishing goal? Are you kind of addicted to the process of writing and publishing? Do you find comfort in your current writing work?
Sometimes this sense of comfort can delay completion of a writing project. Those of you who have had trouble finishing an article, story or book know exactly what I mean. You get addicted to the process of writing and you can’t seem to give it up, despite the fact that there is a deadline looming or a publisher waiting to look at your manuscript.
How does one overcome this tendency to hold on? I have a couple of remedies.
1. I focus on the end result—seeing my article of book published for all of the world to enjoy.
2. I make sure that I have another project waiting for my attention—something I am eager to start.
Now back to my client work. The quicker I finish this job, the sooner I can get back to my new book.
When is the last time you visited my website? Have you seen all of the new, updated resources I provide free to visitors? Have you checked out my array of articles? And don’t forget to look at the books I offer on a variety of topics. http://www.matilijapress.com
My next online Article-Writing Course starts this Friday, July 24, 2009. Read the course description and sign up here:
http://www.matilijapress.com/course_magarticles.htm