Thursday, January 24, 2013

New Debut Author FAQ "I think I can..."

"I'm getting my book published!" I squee with delight, in awe, in disbelief, in wonder...in shock! And all the while saying to myself, "I thought I could. I thought I could. I thought I could."



Here are the most frequently asked questions I've already received in ONE week:
  • What's it called?
  • What's it about? "A boy named Siku"
  • When's it coming out? "2-4 years"
  • Why does it take so long?
  • Are you doing the pictures? "No"
  • So who's doing the pictures?
  • Who's the publisher?
And normally, I answer them gladly. But not here. Not yet.

So MY most frequently asked questions are:
  • How long till the next step?
  • What IS the next step?
  • When will I get a return e-mail?
  • Who's doing the pictures?
  • Can I get an agent?
  • Did the editor GET my e-mail?
So, if you want to be a writer, no wait, a published author (and writer), you have to know how to spell.

You spell "writing" DO IT. You spell "publishing" W-A-I-T.

And since I have to wait, so do you. I'll share more when I can.

Today's question: What's your DAY job? (I'm a receptionist.)

This question piggy-backs off of yesterday's question, "What did you want to be when you grew up?" If you want to enter to win a critique of up to 1500 words, just leave a comment and reference "DEB." Be sure to leave your e-mail address.

Keep on keepin' on...

7 comments:

  1. So excited for you! Looking forward to hearing the details when you can share them.

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  2. So exciting! Waiting is difficult, but fun and SUCH an adventure! Congratulations. Breathe.

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  3. Congratulations again! Love this post. So that's what it's like to get offered a contract- lots of questions and waiting involved. That certainly requires patience!

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    1. Thank you. Oh, yes. Questions, waiting, and patience, for sure. Maybe I should have titled it: Questions, Waiting, and Patience, Oh My! I can see a future blog post forming.

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  4. Oh! My! Goodness!!! Congratulations,Christie! I am thrilled for you. Can't wait to hear the details :-)

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