Tanner, I was just revisiting the process I went through to self-publish my first book of poetry. During the Pandemic. Of course...while other people were learning to make sourdough bread or take up watercolors the writers were writing.
Thank you for sharing this journey and reframing those dark days... your book and its 'drop of joy' are a testimony of what God can do and will continue to do with your words.
Hi Jody! What a process it is to self-publish. It was worth every moment of frustration. Although, some days, I wish I had decided to learn how to make a really good loaf of sourdough bread haha :)
Which book of yours did you self publish during the pandemic?
Tanner, I also sorta learned how to make sourdough. Sorta being the operative word. My poetry book is Hearts on Pilgrimage: Poems & Prayers; here’s a link for you (and thanks for asking!) https://jodyleecollins.com/hearts-on-pilgrimage-poems-prayers/
The struggle is real and you are not alone. And the liar licks its lips when we stay there too long. I like to think I'll make its teeth grind instead. Keep the faith..
Love this! A drop of joy gives us a drop of hope when facing the unknown. It reminds us that our Hope lives inside us, and He will never leave as we face that unknown. That drop is a gift you have blessed others with. Thank you!
Oh my goodness. I’ve had this book on my shelf for a while and haven’t picked it up till just this morning! (I know, but some books just need to wait to be opened till the right time). This was a sweet coincidence:)
The no punctuation crowd sounds like a rough group, glad you got out of that. 😜
But I also appreciate saying out loud the fears of self-publishing because not once have I ever thought of you as less than, but I have the same fears as I wonder where my projects will end up.
"It was a drop of joy."
(😬)
Tanner, I was just revisiting the process I went through to self-publish my first book of poetry. During the Pandemic. Of course...while other people were learning to make sourdough bread or take up watercolors the writers were writing.
Thank you for sharing this journey and reframing those dark days... your book and its 'drop of joy' are a testimony of what God can do and will continue to do with your words.
Hi Jody! What a process it is to self-publish. It was worth every moment of frustration. Although, some days, I wish I had decided to learn how to make a really good loaf of sourdough bread haha :)
Which book of yours did you self publish during the pandemic?
Tanner, I also sorta learned how to make sourdough. Sorta being the operative word. My poetry book is Hearts on Pilgrimage: Poems & Prayers; here’s a link for you (and thanks for asking!) https://jodyleecollins.com/hearts-on-pilgrimage-poems-prayers/
Perfect! Thanks :)
FEAR acronym "false evidence appearing real."
The struggle is real and you are not alone. And the liar licks its lips when we stay there too long. I like to think I'll make its teeth grind instead. Keep the faith..
Ooʻooo... I LOVE THAT!!! FalseEvidenceAppearingReal - yess!
What a strong acronym! Thanks for being here, Darlene!
Just passing it along....not sure where I heard it, but it made my dim bulb 💡 light up.
So many nuggets here. I cried multiple times!
And laughed! Thanks for sharing your process.
Thanks for reading Emily!
Very glad it moved you.
but so glad it made you laugh :)
Love this! A drop of joy gives us a drop of hope when facing the unknown. It reminds us that our Hope lives inside us, and He will never leave as we face that unknown. That drop is a gift you have blessed others with. Thank you!
Thanks Charisse :) Love your thoughts here!
Oh my goodness. I’ve had this book on my shelf for a while and haven’t picked it up till just this morning! (I know, but some books just need to wait to be opened till the right time). This was a sweet coincidence:)
No way! That's amazing. Hope you enjoy it.
The no punctuation crowd sounds like a rough group, glad you got out of that. 😜
But I also appreciate saying out loud the fears of self-publishing because not once have I ever thought of you as less than, but I have the same fears as I wonder where my projects will end up.
:)
Sometimes our projects just need to end up ...
Self published or traditional.
Always here if you wanna chat about all things writing!
PS This was a fascinating read // https://www.elysian.press/p/no-one-buys-books?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2
Every two paragraphs I have to stop and exclaim, "REALLY?!" Thank you for sharing.
And responses incoming about what I'd want in a writing gathering.
can’t wait!