Last post I talked about whether it’s important or not to secure an agent for your book before publishing. Having given you the things that convinced me, I’m going to move on from there because I think it’s reason enough to show it’s so worth it to have one! After you decide you want one, though, what comes next?

There are so many steps to this journey. writing, editing, revising, querying, editing and revising again, publishing, marketing, etc. Looking at it in this light, however, shows we (if you are looking for an agent) are closer to our dream than ever before! At this point, time is the main factor; time and how much you put into it. What now? What do you put into it, exactly?

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Eight years spent writing this book. Eight years. It started with a character, turned into an idea, then a full on book that would, for years to come, be revised over and over and over… and over again. Granted, I started it when I was pretty young so the time spent revising was mainly focused on the experience and maturity I gained each year. When I revised it for the last time, as I finished up the final page, I stared at the screen. Done. I glanced about, waiting for the confetti to explode and the cheers to erupt. Instead, it was me sitting on my couch with a snack and a mug of water (I’m obsessed with drinking everything out of a coffee mug). Internally, however, I felt like doing backflips and screaming. Eyes still fixed on the screen, I pondered yet another thought; now what?

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I’m thrilled to be sharing my book trailer, finally, after a few months of making, editing, and waiting! Though I must say I didn’t do more than think up the idea; I had way more help than I expected. With a lot of support, help, and encouragement I’ve made it to yet another stepping stone in my journey.

This book trailer has been an idea in the back of my mind for quite some time now, and to have finally seen it come to life literally brought me to tears. I have a handful of wonderfully hilarious memories to go along with it, and I’ve been given a taste of watching my dreams come true. While my book is not yet published, nor has it been presented to a publisher, this is my way of motivating myself, sharing a bit of what I’m doing with the world, and taking an active roll in what I’m supposed to be doing as a writer.

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