We all have our own writing paths, some more circuitous than others. I know mine has been all over the place (just see part of my “path” here and here).
But since I decided that I am going to be a career author and I’m fully committed to this “identity,” I decided I needed to be a bit more… visible online. After all, how will anyone know about my books unless I talk about them?
I’ve also been told, time and time again, that people want to hear more about the writing and publishing process. Sometimes I forget that while people might enjoy books, they might not know about all the different stages of the process (including all the times I’ve questioned myself along the way)…. and sometimes I take all that I’ve learned over the years for granted.
Even though my debut novel isn’t slated for release until April 27, 2027, I self-published my picture book, Etta Betta and the Beast, and I’ve been working with authors on their books ever since 2006 in a variety of capacities, including as a beta reader, alpha reader, developmental editor, line editor, and proofreader. (Don’t worry; if you’re not familiar with all those different terms, I’ll share more about them in a separate post). But, yeah, there’s a lot that goes into publishing a book, and I’m ready to talk about all the ins and outs. Hopefully it’ll demystify the whole process, while also giving some sneak peeks into the books I have in the works. Because, spoiler alert, Becoming Charlotte Corday, is just the beginning.
So how can you join me on my writing journey?
For starters, every week, I’ll share a short video about my current creative writing projects. The videos will always be posted on Instagram (with the hashtag #LizsWritingJourney) and YouTube, at minimum.
For your convenience, here’s the first one:
Second, I love being part of a community of creative people who enjoy chatting about writing and creativity. I also want to provide a platform for other writers who identify as women to connect, collaborate, write, and publish… that’s why I’m starting Open Window Lit. Whether you’re totally new to writing or you’ve been playing with words for years, I’d love for you to join us! You can join the waiting list here and be the first to know when we launch.
In the meantime, have a question about journaling, the craft of writing, the publishing process, and really, anything along those lines? Drop a comment below, and it may just become a future video or post!
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