A Long Trip and Rough Journey

 But in the words of Jesus. "We're gonna make it to the other side."

Today's reflection perhaps even observation of my faith character is. Trust the Word! We're going to make it to the other side.

It occurs to me I haven't contributed much to the book journey. Yet still the Journey continues on.

The reason may have changed and opportunities may have faded from memory. But the passion is still there, here.

It's been a long trip and an interesting journey. A very informative ride and one I'll share with you more in the days to come. For now let's just say. It hasn't all been pleasant. But I don't think I would have it any other way. because I remember and am fixated on the words of the leader of the advance team. He said, We're gonna make it to the other side!

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Trip From the Land of Obscurity

Notable milestones may seem few and far in between for young authors. Whether we're talking your first novel or a simple blog post as is the case here, writing is an action which requires action - being an author necessarily does not. To be fair I enjoy being an author, however writing at times seems so tedious when it doesn’t bear an immediate fruit to view.

I mean an author or someone had to write the material being published, but once it's written it can be embraced or discarded on the simple whims of readers (publishers, agents, book buyers). A career as a writer or author can seem filled with discouraging news and yet on this journey I for one refuse to accept…

Today, to this point, I celebrate - continuity!

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Building Expansions offers Space to Explore

I mentioned before, every author, to be successful, needs a catalog. (Here's A Quick Reminder)

As a new author, on the journey to success and wealth in being published, you want the most from every effort you put toward being published or gaining notoriety. This is especially true if writing has moved past the hobby interest stage to you. It's become a serious passion and drive to be successful, not simply published. In order to accomplish this, you need words.
Whether in print or electronic media, we've discussed establishing a library. However, have you ever thought a truly great library/ catalog isn't about a number of books? An expanded library doesn't have to offer but one book. And I don't mean necessarily a series title.

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The Audience is Listening

As a writer and speaker, if only in print, your words have value both to you and your audience. This doesn’t mean they’ll catch every word you throw. There may be some hiccups in understanding some things. Yet being heard in a traditional sense of publishing is no longer as huge a gain as gaining distribution and the ability to reach the reader personally, on a personal level. In fact there are various forums and platforms to distribute your work to the reader. Many authors search and identify these routes t be published. Yet few ever consider where is my audience listening ?

I don’t mean the brand names or traditional houses. Where does my reader hangout and find books to read? While grateful platforms like Createspace and Amazon, Blurb and Smashwords as well as LuLu exist, their having made writing and publishing easier and more profitable does nothing, for an author if you don’t know. How or where to market your book? Where is your audience listening?

This is an important step in the process of being heard and publishing printed works. You need to be in the place or places people are hearing what you have to say. Or to be heard you should be where they will most likely listen to you for a full sales minute.

Not simply to promote your book, but promote you as a serious addition to the discussion. They’re there listening you can join the conversation, becoming known, and build a loyal listening audience for the next book or series to come.

It may seem obvious, yet reality is. Writers write. Some may read. Some may edit. Most will critique endlessly. A few will buy books , as entertainment, or education in most cases. But to be heard, to be a successful writer publisher, the independent author needs to find the platform his/ her audience enjoys and maximize it. Stay tuned to your audience and they will stay tuned to your writings.

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Building Your Own Advantage

Step by Step we take our place in this world.

Available @ Amazon, Barnes and Noble
 and Other fine Book shops

We make a space for others to believe,
We are well able to do it.

Every goal we put to mind
and every thought we dare to shine
with loud praise saying
Here I am
I can do what I believe
We are well able.

Accomplishing things
beyond our strength
we take our place
we make the space
I stand above the wasted hours

Who can stop what you put your mind to?

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Build a Library, Build Your Audience

It is popularly quoted, there is no I in team. And many consider team building an essential to creating lasting success.

Let me however provide, two places there is an I. Library and Audience. Two places that exist to fill a need every author, writer, speaker has. 

Two places, also, you need to be if you hope to find success in writing/ publishing. It's not a misspelling, these two places have the eyes you need to improve your chance at success.

That's the point of you putting work into your writing; building an audience. But first you need to build a library.

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Arise!

A Poem centered and inspired by the words Surge et egredere

Scriptural Note: John 14:31 (NIV) ...“Come now; let us leave.

Broken and scarred

Alone it seems, if only for a moment

Rest has entered but a name has been called

Arise.

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