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A Writer Helps Another…For What It’s Worth…

Posted by Joanne Huspek

 As is sometimes the case, aspiring authors occasionally ask me for advice. (!) I know! Last week, I received an inquiry regarding self-publishing using BookBaby. I might not have all the answers, and I certainly won’t have all the right … Continue reading →

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Book Babying It – Part Five: On the Way to the Amazon

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Today I finally decided to check my status on Book Baby to gauge the progress of Virtually Yours. Yes, I am the most lackadaisical writer/author you’ll ever meet. I’m not one of those who clicks back and forth for a … Continue reading →

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Book Babying It – Part Four, The New Proof

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Whee! Late last night, I received an email from Book Baby informing me that my proof was (finally) ready for inspection. Of course, since I’m tucked into bed by 9 p.m., I was too tuckered out to investigate last night. … Continue reading →

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Book Baby-ing It – Part Three, The Wait

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Ya know, writing is so much more than writing. This revelation hit me like a ton of bricks the day after I finished the first novel. Editing, re-writing, writing query letters, writing synopses, pitching, attending conferences, editing some more, proofreading, … Continue reading →

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Book Baby-ing It – Part Two

Posted by Joanne Huspek

When last you left me, I had uploaded my work onto Book Baby and was waiting for the shiny new proof of Virtually Yours to arrive in my inbox. So I waited. And chewed down my fingernails. And waited. And emailed. … Continue reading →

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Book Baby-ing It – Part One

Posted by Joanne Huspek

Over the weekend, I decided to take the plunge. After months (years) of writing, re-writing, editing, thirteen beta readers, online classes, queries galore, a cover design, and critiques up the wazoo, I have decided to finally *sigh* give birth to … Continue reading →

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