Sat. 7/11/2009 (7:25 PM MST)
I am about to go mow our lawn, something I tend to do as fast as possible. I often wonder what amusement/puzzlement our neighbors get seeing a man run as fast as he can while mowing.
Two days ago, I went to a two hour class about writing, publishing, and marketing books. It was very insightful and the lady there makes a very good living doing it. She’s written 10 books, and is a self publisher. Two things that I thought were quite interesting. The New York Times Best Seller List is a paid list you can get on, and the best seller sections of book stores are paid for to have your book there. How funny! But it makes sense when you think about it.
It seems that writing may be a good way for me to get this ball rolling. I have the rough draft completed for my fantasy book series, book number one. With the newfound advice from the class, I know of many ways I can make it better. And I already have an idea for another book which I will write after this one is polished and published. I am excited.
If I were to give a piece of advice to my readers and myself it is to constantly seek to learn and find fulfillment in life. It would be to never be afraid of your own voice. I know the more you speak, the more you risk offending or hurting someone, but that should never keep you from getting out there and sharing yourself with the world.
As I continue to write, I envision my own publishing company. I envision traveling and doing much with my books. It is exciting and it will come to fruition. I know I will have many opportunities to speak and communicate with people and look forward to that challenge.
I’ve completed so much already. I’ve finished draft number one of my first book, completed the P90X program (and continue it to this day), and my wife has our 2nd child on the way. Sure I have challenges and mistakes I make along the way, but the many seeds I am planting will soon enough grow and may I be ready for the riches which will result from them.
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