My Steps To Self Publishing

MSWord Can Do What?

Deana Zhollis — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:51:13 +0000

If you’ve been writing a lot over the many years and seeing the technology times change, you probably have some files from “back in the day” with those v2, v3, v4 file names on them. You know the ones—those different types of versions of stories that we keep. And if you’re anything like me, they [...]

What Do I Need To Do Next Again?

Deana Zhollis — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:06:25 +0000

I love written down instructions. When there’s A LOT of steps to do, then “words that stay” (as mentioned in The Dark Crystal on defining what “writing” is), written instructions, are there to help when you need them. I’m back to doing my self-publishing steps for two more books which I have finally finished writing [...]

Sorry, Wrong Number…

Deana Zhollis — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:57:29 +0000

I got a wrong number text message one day at 1:00AM. I didn’t mind in the least. It was a Saturday night and I was up anyway, and, obviously, so was this person, because they texted, “I’m still awake…dang!” They then sent another text at 8:24AM. It was at 9:18AM when I finally answered. By [...]

Need an Editor? Need a Book Cover Designer?

Deana Zhollis — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:36:54 +0000

Pst! Pst! Hey. Over here? Need something? I got you covered. The place to go to help you on your book designing and self-publishing path are sites where other self-publishers hang out. They’re the “been there, done that” crowd who has paved the way to make it a bit more easier for yourself. I go [...]

Eggs in One Basket — Amazon?

Deana Zhollis — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:35:21 +0000

Fear. I hear a lot on the internet about Amazon and that ole saying of “don’t put all of your eggs in one basket” type of thing. And it makes me pause and think. What’s all the FEAR about? Okay. So. Yeah. There’s several authors who are making their living getting their checks and payments [...]