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Here we go. *deep breath* Here’s some Real Talk about getting a book published from a debut author. (1/9) #writingcommunity
First of all, this is an absolute dream come true. Literally. A reach for the stars kind of dream come true. I just got to hold my book in my hands for the first time. Soon I’ll see it on a bookshelf at a store. (2/9)
I’m about to be a published author and that will always be part of my life story.
I’ve been posting pictures and videos of some of my happiest moments because I want to celebrate and recognize all the hard work it took to get here. (3/9)
I’ve been posting pictures and videos of some of my happiest moments because I want to celebrate and recognize all the hard work it took to get here. (3/9)
I want to revel wildly in the fact that this thing happened for me.
But I’m learning that there wasn't really a way to prepare for everything else that comes with it. (4/9)
But I’m learning that there wasn't really a way to prepare for everything else that comes with it. (4/9)
I wasn’t ready for the sudden, shocking realization that a piece of my heart is about to be out in the world and the gaping vulnerability I’d feel at the thought. Or the worry that my book will barely make a ripple. Or that this will be my only shot. (5/9)
So I took a bit of time today and journaled what I hope for my career as an author. I wanted to make sure to frame my perspective in light of the long game, because, at the end of the day that’s what I hope I get the chance to have.
(6/9)
I hope I get the chance to build a body of work over the course of my life that I can be proud of. And that makes the minutia or anxiety of this exact moment a bit less overwhelming.
I trust that I’ll adapt and adjust to the vulnerability side of things as time goes on. (7/9)
I trust that I’ll adapt and adjust to the vulnerability side of things as time goes on. (7/9)
So when you see happy pictures or videos of me holding my book, or getting excited for the weeks to come, I want you to know that I’m also super scared. (8/9)
But doing the thing that scared me over and over again is what led to this in the first place. Being scared isn’t always bad. This matters enough that it’s worth the discomfort.
My book comes out in 2 weeks. *deep breaths* Here we go. (End)
My book comes out in 2 weeks. *deep breaths* Here we go. (End)
