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K-9 Kudzu

Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Draft Status

February 2, 2023 by Jim Potter 4 Comments

  (To  listen to the audio of this blog, click above on the white triangle to the far left.)   Draft Status Copyright 2023 © by Jim Potter This is my update, a progress report, the nuts and bolts of the draft copy of my children’s book. Another blog may cover the importance of an author taking time between edits, giving the manuscript time to breath, and the writer an opportunity for rest, reflection, perspective, and fun. There’re a few holes that I need to fill to improve K-9 … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Draft Status

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Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Choosing a Title

January 26, 2023 by Jim Potter 4 Comments

Choosing a Title Copyright 2023 ©  by Jim Potter Your book is copyrighted, your title is not. Did you know that upon writing your book, it’s copyrighted, but its title is never protected? Other authors can use it again and again.   I enjoy brainstorming titles for my books. I’m big on alliteration and I often use subtitles to help describe the book. While writing a draft of a book, an author may change the title several times. It’s understandable because it’s incredibly important. You … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Choosing a Title

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Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Multitasking

January 19, 2023 by Jim Potter 6 Comments

Multitasking Copyright 2023 by Jim Potter We live in the country. We have a pond—sometimes with water—but my life as an author isn’t even close to Henry David Thoreau’s at Walden Pond. I’m not on a writer’s retreat with minimal interruptions; I’m on the internet and have a phone. I’m pretty much a cave dweller except for trips to town to mail books from the PO and to pick up groceries. Being retired, you’d think I’d have more time to write. My business book time is divided into three … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Multitasking

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Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Networking

January 12, 2023 by Jim Potter Leave a Comment

Networking Copyright 2023 by Jim Potter Preparing to publish my book requires a lot of multi-tasking and networking. It’s a process and I can’t do it alone. I’ll bet you’ve heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” In publishing—whether traditional or indie—it takes a network to birth a book. At its most basic level, networking is when a group of people support and encourage one another to achieve a goal. For writers, it might begin with purchasing a book, giving a “like” on … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Networking

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Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Introduction

January 5, 2023 by Jim Potter 8 Comments

Introduction Copyright 2023 by Jim Potter It’s a new year, and I’m excited to be on a path to my first children’s book. I expect it to be printed in June 2023. Six months to go and every day is busy. Editing. Meeting with illustrators. Getting a range of cost estimates for printing even though I’m unsure of the book’s size. Looking for grants or other financial support since it’s an educational book. Before I share about the present activities, let me tell you about the past. The idea for … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Introduction

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Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Draft Status

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  • Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Draft Status February 2, 2023
  • Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Choosing a Title January 26, 2023
  • Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Multitasking January 19, 2023
  • Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Networking January 12, 2023
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