This post was co-published at talanhorne.com.
It occurs to me that, for the random person visiting this blog, and seeing all these posts about me trying to get published, that they have no idea what kind of book I am publishing. And this was not entirely done by accident.
If you've taken a look at my Works in Progress page, you know what projects I am currently working on, as well as a few that are on the back burner. The one you want to be looking out for is codenamed "A9".
I'll have a lot more to say about it once I'm close to publication. Until then, you're just going to have to trust me that it's going to be great.
Knowing that I'm Ready
For most of my writing career, the question I most asked myself was "How will I know when I'm ready?"
Because there's no objective measure, no formula you can use to tell you it's time to reach for the brass ring.
And the author had better know if they're ready. Because trying to sell that first book before you have something that can sell only leads to spinning your wheels.
But I've moved past that question. I found a definitive answer. And now that I know it, I'm going to share it. Other people may have the same question, after all.
How do I know that now is the right time to start seeking publication in earnest?
Simple.
With previous submissions of previous books, I was subject to all kinds of feelings: fear that the book might be rejected, hope that someone would see its hidden qualities, anxiety that I wasn't getting a response, worry that I might not get an answer. And many others.
That was how each of the previous books felt, whenever I sent out queries.
For this book, there is only one feeling: fatalistic resignation.
When I look at this book, I know it's a good book. I find myself powerless to deny it. And whenever I look at this book, I know it would be pointless to even try stopping its publication. It's a book the world is ready for, and the world will open a place for it. There is no worry. There is no excitement. There is no fear or anxiety. Just a grim acknowledgement that it's going to happen.
Like the fifth step in the stages of grief, I've landed at acceptance, and I'm staying there. And the book, for its part, is almost doing the work all on its own (that's how it feels, at least). It's not so much like I'm trying to push it out the door as I'm setting it free to set up shop wherever it will.
Which brings me to the point of this post.
Making Time for Selling the Book
I spend a lot of my free time writing. But with A9 ready to hit the streets, I've had to set aside some time for publication efforts as well.
Which is hard to do, if I don't have a plan.
After a long time of letting my writing and my publishing interfere with each other, I came up with a system that works for me: Wednesdays are my query days.
The rest of the week, I write, but on Wednesday evenings, after my Netflixing post goes up, I start sending out query packages.
It's important to give this effort it's own designated time. I might neglect it, otherwise. And for those out there also seeking publication, I recommend scheduling time for it. Writing time can just happen during every gap in your schedule (it certainly fills most of mine), but publishing time needs its own special day.
That's my plan for now. I can feel success getting closer. My sense of fatalistic resignation deepens every day. I hope to have good news to share with you all soon.
Until then, I'd like to thank you again for reading. I hope any of the advice, the Hints, or the general talk about writing has been helpful. The world may not know my name right now, but once I have a little bit of recognition under my belt, I hope something of what I've said will reach someone, and perhaps help them with whatever problems they've been working through.
Until then, I just have to hold on.
Its an exciting news you are going to publish your book soon . I am really excited to read your book. Your work is so good and god will give you a success . And its an amazing post sir
@talanhorne - Sir with your excellent writing abilities I know you'll make a legend by your publication... Your depth knowledge of writings & reviewing movies will also help you to make this wonderful publication Sir... Wish you all the best Sir...
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Actualy ur writtern skill is execellent sir...wel done sir...I'm appereciate ur works..
I'm waiting for ur next valuble update in this platform..
All the Best sir...@talanhorne sir....
Your stories mostly focus on Scientific Fictions! That's fantastic friend! Naturally I am a big fan of Sci-Fi and Paranormal activity based movies! Therefore, I am looking forward to read these Novels and Stories! Take your time, give us the best and hope one day it will be on Movie series as well!@talanhorne,
Cheers~
6 projects at one time
Wish you all the best for the success of them.
Don't worry about selling books, when it published people will buy it like hotdogs. Good luck~
time to execute some another level plans this is the year to do it and take things to a new level bro :)
Beautiful post. Very awesome writing. I really love it. Thank you so much for sharing @talanhorne.
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Waiting to see your new comer publish book @talanhorne. You've great plan to improve your success. You have no jealous with others. Then you decided to share your experience and advice to your followers. Best effort.
thanks for sharing and reminding us all the book will be a great hit you are working on it for so long all the best to you
its just all about hard work and talented mind like you seems like you are on the verge of achieving the greatness :)
Awesome blog post sir,you are the best.This blogs really inspires me a lot,thanks for being with us.
You're a good knowledge person about writing and it's very difficult.
doing great job
Actually I'm always really like and respect to your uncommon ideas...
Wel done and perfect work sir...
Cheers~~~Another wonderful and interesting ideas by @talanhorne sir...
Oh, yes, my friend, publishing a book for any author is a responsible and significant moment, your book deserves special attention and therefore must be published. You have chosen for yourself a certain day, like Wednesday, this is a great idea and I whole-heartedly wish you good luck with your wonderful book! Thank you @talanhorne
Great post regarding your soon to be published book. Sounds exciting and I wish you the best. You just have to believe in yourself and you definitely do. “Special” I like it! I will definitely remember you official day! I definitely have to admit, you have a lot work in progress ahead of you. Great spirit!
BTW: have you ever considered posting it here, or would it not be allowed by your publisher?
I wouldn't want to publish a book on Steemit unless I was 100% satisfied that it was a finished product.
The blockchain is forever, after all.
And as ready as A9 is for a publisher, it still would have to pass through a rigorous editing process before it could land on bookshelves.
While I'm not opposed to the idea of publishing a book on Steemit (TD may be a potential candidate), I will hold off, for now.
You're a good knowledge person about writing and it's very difficult.
Your job is excellent Blog.
Have a nice day Thanks @talanhorne
Good writing you just shared.Writing is very hard.
For your post propagation.
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You wouldn’t believe, but my query days are Friday the 13th. I can feel your motivation for your book to be finaly published. Great, I wish you the best success and I’m pretty sure Wednesday’s will sweat it even more. By working hard and by determination you will reach success.
I like that!
good friend you are one step away from your launch and I wish you much success in the sale of your book and I hope that it is liked by the people .. good luck
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You have very good writting skills
Good luck for your project.
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" I can feel success getting closer" - Oh very happy to see those news.
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wow such a amazing article,great research behind it thanks a lot for sharing sir.
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I think it's a good book and it's a book the world is ready for, and the world will open a place for it.
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what a picture...
Best wishes for your upcoming book.
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It's a fabulous content. Really i appreciate it.
success don't come easily but you getting very closer of it, shows it how long way you have crossed, appreciate for your work.
Hello @talanhorne,
Like building a pyramid you are making an incredible progress of your writing. Extraordinary good work & in 2018 willing to read your 1st publication.
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You are a great inspiration for a lot of bloggers,specially me.You are a great influencer in steemit community.
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thanks for sharing
that's going to be a awesome publication can't wait to know more about it from you soon until then keep writing :)
the sense of satisfaction is what matter in your case writing is not an easy task at all only a writing knows what it takes to achieve greatness