I want to thank everyone for keeping this blog alive. I hope that you have enjoyed it. I have been working on my new blog which is now my main site. I hope that you will join me there as the new blog offers much more than this one ever could. I greatly appreciate each of you, your feedback, and encouragement and look forward to providing you with articles on relationships, writing tips, poetry, and so much more. There comes a time to grow and expand. If you're not growing, you are shrinking!
My new blog is: http://www.jaymesianwoode.wordpress.com/
Best wishes to you all,
Jaymes
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
5 Love lessons from a treadmill!
Today, I will go as far as saying that love is much like a workout. In fact, I will go a bit further to say that all you need to know about love can be discovered by a lengthy workout on the treadmill. How can this be? Glad you asked. Today, as I ran on the treadmill, my mind started drawing several comparisons to love and how to keep love healthy, just like your heart. Maybe it is because I have been the patient of cardiologists for so long now, and because I am passionate about love and relationships, that I can understand these things. Regardless of why, I will do my best to help you understand them too! So, here are 5 love lessons from a treadmill:
1. You set the pace! The nice thing about treadmills is that you have control over the pace in which you walk or run. The same is true for love. You are the only one who can determine how much you are able to give or push yourself in a relationship. You are
the best judge in knowing whether or not you are moving too fast or too slow. Just like on a treadmill, whose tread doesn't speed up or slow down unless you make it, the pace of love only speeds up or slows down as you allow it to. The best workout on a treadmill is to sprint and then slow down to a walk and then sprint again and repeat. Love should be exciting and then calm and then exciting, and repeat, so that you fully embrace the excitement and let it sink in. Too much excitement for too long will cause you to be short of breath and you'll dislike the treadmill.
2. Inclines make things harder! It's not rocket science. The more uphill struggles you have, the harder things are. The same is true with love. In order to appreciate climbing hills, one must learn to work up endurance to make it. If you enter a relationship and its all uphill, without rest to calm things back down, you will burn out much quicker. Healthy love should occur in stages and offer enough time for you to appreciate each stage. When you are ready for more, that is when you head up the hill again. Every relationship has struggles but there should never be more struggles than enjoyable times. You need times of rest to learn, grow, and appreciate the experience of being in love and having love in your life.
3. If you look sideways, you will fall! I have done this (on a treadmill) more times than I'm proud to admit. However, it is a fact that if you turn your eyes off of the goal, you will not accomplish the goal. When love is in your path, keep your eyes focused on it. Why? Too often, people forget to keep their eyes on the one they love, thus forgetting to add depth to the relationship. The more you can spend time with, compliment, show adoration for your lover, the healthier your love will be. Remember, you have control and can push the button at anytime to end the incline on the treadmill and in your relationship. It often just takes one person to start the process to make things better.
4. Sometimes you need to hold on! I have been running for quite some time, though I would never call myself a runner, and have had many occasions where I needed to grab the rails while I tried to slow and speed up the treadmill. The same is true for love. Relationships don't always give you fair warning as to the direction you are headed. So, when things look out of control or so in control that it's freaky, hold on to your mate. It doesn't matter if you're going through difficult times or pleasant ones; never miss the opportunity to be affectionate. Affection helps to add depth to your love. If your mate isn't the affectionate type (see my article on 10 ways to add depth to your relationship by clicking on the underlined "add depth"), discover ways to get them to open up. The more depth in your love, the more appreciation for your mate and for you, which helps you better handle all that comes your way.
5. Workouts are healthy! Performing a regular workout routine is one of the healthiest things that you can do for yourself. The same is true for love. What do I mean? Thanks for asking. What I mean is this: When couples can learn to understand the process of love, the ups and downs, the feelings and thoughts associated with love, the frustrations and happy times, they are more likely to appreciate how those teeter-tottering situations develop their relationship. As stated before, one of the best exercises on a treadmill are short sprints followed by short walks, and repeat. The sprints cause every bit of your anatomy to kick into high gear, much like arguments do. The slow walks after the sprint, helps your anatomy to calm down and regroup, much like the quiet times after discourse in the relationship.
So, as you have been told thousands of times to visit the gym regularly, make sure to visit your relationship regularly too. Just because you are in love doesn't mean that things will stay that way unless you and your mate are willing to put forth the effort to give your love a healthy workout on a regular basis. Healthy communication is key to the success of your relationship. Both of you need to know, deserve to know, the truth about whether or not you are going at a healthy pace; whether or not you are spending too much time on the incline; whether or not you both are looking in the same direction; whether or not you are holding onto each other enough to provide the stability that each of you needs; and, whether or not you are exercising your love enough! Just like on a treadmill, and in love, the more you exercise your heart, the longer it will last!
P.S. Please feel free to let me know how I did explaining this to you! Thank you,
Jaymes Ian Woode
1. You set the pace! The nice thing about treadmills is that you have control over the pace in which you walk or run. The same is true for love. You are the only one who can determine how much you are able to give or push yourself in a relationship. You are
the best judge in knowing whether or not you are moving too fast or too slow. Just like on a treadmill, whose tread doesn't speed up or slow down unless you make it, the pace of love only speeds up or slows down as you allow it to. The best workout on a treadmill is to sprint and then slow down to a walk and then sprint again and repeat. Love should be exciting and then calm and then exciting, and repeat, so that you fully embrace the excitement and let it sink in. Too much excitement for too long will cause you to be short of breath and you'll dislike the treadmill.2. Inclines make things harder! It's not rocket science. The more uphill struggles you have, the harder things are. The same is true with love. In order to appreciate climbing hills, one must learn to work up endurance to make it. If you enter a relationship and its all uphill, without rest to calm things back down, you will burn out much quicker. Healthy love should occur in stages and offer enough time for you to appreciate each stage. When you are ready for more, that is when you head up the hill again. Every relationship has struggles but there should never be more struggles than enjoyable times. You need times of rest to learn, grow, and appreciate the experience of being in love and having love in your life.
3. If you look sideways, you will fall! I have done this (on a treadmill) more times than I'm proud to admit. However, it is a fact that if you turn your eyes off of the goal, you will not accomplish the goal. When love is in your path, keep your eyes focused on it. Why? Too often, people forget to keep their eyes on the one they love, thus forgetting to add depth to the relationship. The more you can spend time with, compliment, show adoration for your lover, the healthier your love will be. Remember, you have control and can push the button at anytime to end the incline on the treadmill and in your relationship. It often just takes one person to start the process to make things better.
4. Sometimes you need to hold on! I have been running for quite some time, though I would never call myself a runner, and have had many occasions where I needed to grab the rails while I tried to slow and speed up the treadmill. The same is true for love. Relationships don't always give you fair warning as to the direction you are headed. So, when things look out of control or so in control that it's freaky, hold on to your mate. It doesn't matter if you're going through difficult times or pleasant ones; never miss the opportunity to be affectionate. Affection helps to add depth to your love. If your mate isn't the affectionate type (see my article on 10 ways to add depth to your relationship by clicking on the underlined "add depth"), discover ways to get them to open up. The more depth in your love, the more appreciation for your mate and for you, which helps you better handle all that comes your way.
5. Workouts are healthy! Performing a regular workout routine is one of the healthiest things that you can do for yourself. The same is true for love. What do I mean? Thanks for asking. What I mean is this: When couples can learn to understand the process of love, the ups and downs, the feelings and thoughts associated with love, the frustrations and happy times, they are more likely to appreciate how those teeter-tottering situations develop their relationship. As stated before, one of the best exercises on a treadmill are short sprints followed by short walks, and repeat. The sprints cause every bit of your anatomy to kick into high gear, much like arguments do. The slow walks after the sprint, helps your anatomy to calm down and regroup, much like the quiet times after discourse in the relationship.
So, as you have been told thousands of times to visit the gym regularly, make sure to visit your relationship regularly too. Just because you are in love doesn't mean that things will stay that way unless you and your mate are willing to put forth the effort to give your love a healthy workout on a regular basis. Healthy communication is key to the success of your relationship. Both of you need to know, deserve to know, the truth about whether or not you are going at a healthy pace; whether or not you are spending too much time on the incline; whether or not you both are looking in the same direction; whether or not you are holding onto each other enough to provide the stability that each of you needs; and, whether or not you are exercising your love enough! Just like on a treadmill, and in love, the more you exercise your heart, the longer it will last!
P.S. Please feel free to let me know how I did explaining this to you! Thank you,
Jaymes Ian Woode
Sunday, February 6, 2011
10 ways to add depth to your relationship!
In order to add depth to any relationship, one must act with intent to do so. What does it mean to deepen your love? How do couples grow closer? Adding depth simply means finding something that causes you and your partner to appreciate each other more than you already do. Whether you have been together one month or thirty years, there is always room to deepen your relationship. How? Below, I have listed 10 ways that any couple can, and will, add depth. Here’s the catch: You actually have to do these things for them to work!
1. Compliment your mate! For many, compliments flew freely during the early stages of the relationship. Over time, complimenting your mate may have gotten lost. Both of you do so many things periodically throughout each day. This poses a wonderful opportunity to appreciate all that your mate does for you, for self, for the world around. By giving a compliment, especially for things expected of your mate, you are acknowledging how important their role is. Who doesn’t want to feel important?
2. Ask a question! No, I don’t mean ask if the garbage has been taken out. I mean, stop whatever you’re doing and ask something different like, “What was your favorite game as a child?” Or, “What is something that you would love to learn about?” You may be surprised of the conversation such a question may spark and you may learn something new about the one you love. Ask something you don’t already know. This will give reason for your lover to pause and think about a pasttime and it demonstrates to them that you care to understand them even more. If you want, make it into a conversation night (see below #8) by having a question where you both ask each other questions about the past. Show your appreciation for the repsonses by thanking them, especially for answering tough questions. Also, make sure that you only ask questions that you won’t mind the responses to.
3. Take a walk! Every day is filled with things to keep the both of you busy. So, instead of keeping busy separately, take your lover’s hand and suggest going for a walk. Couples need to create more opportunities to just be together and leave the routines behind. You can pick the routines back up when you return, they will be waiting. Having time together helps to free the mind and allow for ’other’ things to enter, such as feelings about things.
4. Start a hobby together! Too often, couples will part, going in separate directions, when it comes to taking up a hobby. Why not start a hobby that you both can participate in as a team. There is no question that team building is an important component in relationships. This is something that will also give you both a common topic to discuss outside of bills and workdays. While team building, be a positive support role and compliment your partner as they move through the various stages of learning. Let them know that you would like their positive support too.
5. Discuss your relationship! Did you ever wonder how you are doing in your relationship, through your partner’s eyes? Asking your mate “How am I doing as your lover?” is a great way to safely open the communication lines and learn a bit more about yourself and how your are viewed by the person who cherishes you most. It can be uplifting, encouraging, and may help you learn about areas that you can improve on. Then, have your mate ask you the same question and keep the feedback equal to theirs.
6. Give a massage! If there is anything that deepens a relationship, it is intimate touching. Touching without sex can be incredibly intimate and send the message that you deeply care. Don’t ask your mate if they want a massage. Instead, tell them you are going to give them a massage. Why? Your mate knows you are tired and will most likely say “No thank you,” so you don’t exhaust yourself. Do it when they don’t expect it. Or, schedule an appointment for the two of you to get massages but don’t tell your partner that the massage parlor is in your bedroom and that you both will be giving one too. Or, plan it together.
7. Play a game together! As kids, we played games all of the time. It is a fun way to be interactive and strategize against each other. Yes, going head to head with your lover can be exciting as long as there are no sore losers. Make it more interesting by giving a prize to the winner. Before the game begins, both of you can decide what you will award the other if they win. After the game, ask your mate how they think you did. Engage them in describing what you did right and what you could’ve done better.
8. Pour some wine and talk! There is nothing greater than a couple that makes time to sit down with each other and talk. There doesn’t have to be an agenda either. Whether you talk about world events or things closer to home, a conversation with your mate is priceless. If you are not accustomed to conversing about things other than work and bills, write a list of questions (see above #2) to help you get started. One of my favorites is, “Do you remember…” Something magical occurs when couples reminisce about their own experiences together. It is a shared bond and should be discussed later on in life. Those are the good times and talking about them still emits feelings associated to the event.
9. Write a short story! So many people rely on greeting cards to say things for them. I suggest that you write something yourself. Why? When it comes from you, the recipient attaches more meaning to it. Write something endearing such as what you appreciate about your mate, or, write something funny such as how they have changed since you first met. This allows you to reflect and appreciate the change just as much as they will when they read it or listen to you as you read it to them. If your mate doesn’t like to write, ask them to tell you how you have changed over the past. Make sure to set the boundaries and make it only about positive things.
10. Hug! As stated before, intimate touching is a great way to add depth to any relationship, young or old. Take the time to hold your sweetheart and they will feel loved and appreciated. As the hugger, you will also feel a greater sense of appreciation. Be the first to make hugging a part of everyday life and you will soon be the one receiving the hugs. Sometimes, it takes one person to get things started. The more consistency there is with the act, the better your chances of having the act reciprocated.
Appreciation for your loved one is something that is often lost in the wind of daily happenings and routines. There is never a better time to break old routines, and start new ones, then the present. A trail in the forest is great for walking upon and only seeing the things near the trail. However, if you turn off of the trail and go deeper into the forest, you will see so much more that you didn’t even know was there. Don’t allow your relationship to become a beaten path. Instead, turn off of the trail of routine and go deeper!
Jaymes Ian Woode
1. Compliment your mate! For many, compliments flew freely during the early stages of the relationship. Over time, complimenting your mate may have gotten lost. Both of you do so many things periodically throughout each day. This poses a wonderful opportunity to appreciate all that your mate does for you, for self, for the world around. By giving a compliment, especially for things expected of your mate, you are acknowledging how important their role is. Who doesn’t want to feel important?
2. Ask a question! No, I don’t mean ask if the garbage has been taken out. I mean, stop whatever you’re doing and ask something different like, “What was your favorite game as a child?” Or, “What is something that you would love to learn about?” You may be surprised of the conversation such a question may spark and you may learn something new about the one you love. Ask something you don’t already know. This will give reason for your lover to pause and think about a pasttime and it demonstrates to them that you care to understand them even more. If you want, make it into a conversation night (see below #8) by having a question where you both ask each other questions about the past. Show your appreciation for the repsonses by thanking them, especially for answering tough questions. Also, make sure that you only ask questions that you won’t mind the responses to.
3. Take a walk! Every day is filled with things to keep the both of you busy. So, instead of keeping busy separately, take your lover’s hand and suggest going for a walk. Couples need to create more opportunities to just be together and leave the routines behind. You can pick the routines back up when you return, they will be waiting. Having time together helps to free the mind and allow for ’other’ things to enter, such as feelings about things.
4. Start a hobby together! Too often, couples will part, going in separate directions, when it comes to taking up a hobby. Why not start a hobby that you both can participate in as a team. There is no question that team building is an important component in relationships. This is something that will also give you both a common topic to discuss outside of bills and workdays. While team building, be a positive support role and compliment your partner as they move through the various stages of learning. Let them know that you would like their positive support too.
5. Discuss your relationship! Did you ever wonder how you are doing in your relationship, through your partner’s eyes? Asking your mate “How am I doing as your lover?” is a great way to safely open the communication lines and learn a bit more about yourself and how your are viewed by the person who cherishes you most. It can be uplifting, encouraging, and may help you learn about areas that you can improve on. Then, have your mate ask you the same question and keep the feedback equal to theirs.
6. Give a massage! If there is anything that deepens a relationship, it is intimate touching. Touching without sex can be incredibly intimate and send the message that you deeply care. Don’t ask your mate if they want a massage. Instead, tell them you are going to give them a massage. Why? Your mate knows you are tired and will most likely say “No thank you,” so you don’t exhaust yourself. Do it when they don’t expect it. Or, schedule an appointment for the two of you to get massages but don’t tell your partner that the massage parlor is in your bedroom and that you both will be giving one too. Or, plan it together.
7. Play a game together! As kids, we played games all of the time. It is a fun way to be interactive and strategize against each other. Yes, going head to head with your lover can be exciting as long as there are no sore losers. Make it more interesting by giving a prize to the winner. Before the game begins, both of you can decide what you will award the other if they win. After the game, ask your mate how they think you did. Engage them in describing what you did right and what you could’ve done better.
8. Pour some wine and talk! There is nothing greater than a couple that makes time to sit down with each other and talk. There doesn’t have to be an agenda either. Whether you talk about world events or things closer to home, a conversation with your mate is priceless. If you are not accustomed to conversing about things other than work and bills, write a list of questions (see above #2) to help you get started. One of my favorites is, “Do you remember…” Something magical occurs when couples reminisce about their own experiences together. It is a shared bond and should be discussed later on in life. Those are the good times and talking about them still emits feelings associated to the event.
9. Write a short story! So many people rely on greeting cards to say things for them. I suggest that you write something yourself. Why? When it comes from you, the recipient attaches more meaning to it. Write something endearing such as what you appreciate about your mate, or, write something funny such as how they have changed since you first met. This allows you to reflect and appreciate the change just as much as they will when they read it or listen to you as you read it to them. If your mate doesn’t like to write, ask them to tell you how you have changed over the past. Make sure to set the boundaries and make it only about positive things.
10. Hug! As stated before, intimate touching is a great way to add depth to any relationship, young or old. Take the time to hold your sweetheart and they will feel loved and appreciated. As the hugger, you will also feel a greater sense of appreciation. Be the first to make hugging a part of everyday life and you will soon be the one receiving the hugs. Sometimes, it takes one person to get things started. The more consistency there is with the act, the better your chances of having the act reciprocated.
Appreciation for your loved one is something that is often lost in the wind of daily happenings and routines. There is never a better time to break old routines, and start new ones, then the present. A trail in the forest is great for walking upon and only seeing the things near the trail. However, if you turn off of the trail and go deeper into the forest, you will see so much more that you didn’t even know was there. Don’t allow your relationship to become a beaten path. Instead, turn off of the trail of routine and go deeper!
Jaymes Ian Woode
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Embracing your voice!
There is so much to be said when it becomes your time to be in the spotlight. For some, being in the spotlight is something feared; for others it is something embraced. Whichever side of the fence you find yourself on, just remember to be you. Last night, I was interviewed about my book and, though my nerves were worked up to the max prior to the interview, I realized that I just needed to be me and let people know why I wrote what I wrote. It was easier than expected and the night was fun and went off without embarrassment.
Someone once told me that if you have something to say than you need to say it and say it loud! It is not that my book is better than other books. However, I felt that I had something to say and wrote a book about it. That is why most of us write, right? When it comes time to defend why you felt you had something to say, dont' be afraid to speak up and stand up for your own voice. I am no better than anyone else and that is something that keeps me in check and humble. I am most grateful for any opportunity that I have to speak up about the things that I believe to be true. You should too! We are each unique with many ideas different and the same, and if we speak up, we fill in the gaps that may be missing in the world! If you would like to listen to my interview, click on: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jblairbrown/2011/02/03/livin-the-dream-with-author-jaymes-ian-woode ! Please feel free to give me your feedback. Let me know what you think, what you like/dislike, and more importantly, let me know if I spoke loud enough about what I believe! Thanks!
Someone once told me that if you have something to say than you need to say it and say it loud! It is not that my book is better than other books. However, I felt that I had something to say and wrote a book about it. That is why most of us write, right? When it comes time to defend why you felt you had something to say, dont' be afraid to speak up and stand up for your own voice. I am no better than anyone else and that is something that keeps me in check and humble. I am most grateful for any opportunity that I have to speak up about the things that I believe to be true. You should too! We are each unique with many ideas different and the same, and if we speak up, we fill in the gaps that may be missing in the world! If you would like to listen to my interview, click on: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jblairbrown/2011/02/03/livin-the-dream-with-author-jaymes-ian-woode ! Please feel free to give me your feedback. Let me know what you think, what you like/dislike, and more importantly, let me know if I spoke loud enough about what I believe! Thanks!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Time to ask questions about my book:
Tonight, I will go head to head with J. Blair Brown in a showdown! Didn't mean for that to rhyme. This interview was postponed for two weeks so you can imagine that I have been gearing up for it. Actually, I've spoken to Judith on the phone several times and she is really a great person. She did warn me that she will be playing devil's advocate and defending the female race. Though the book is not meant to discredit woman, I can understand where she is coming from. So please, if you'd like to Tune-in, sign on to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jblairbrown/2011/02/03/livin-the-dream-with-author-jaymes-ian-woode !
Feel free to ask questions online so that we can address them on the show! Even if you don't have a question, it will be a fun time tonight! After the show, please feel free to come back here and leave a comment with your feedback! Thanks for listening, Jaymes
Feel free to ask questions online so that we can address them on the show! Even if you don't have a question, it will be a fun time tonight! After the show, please feel free to come back here and leave a comment with your feedback! Thanks for listening, Jaymes
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Is creationg an eBook right for you?
Okay, I did it! For months, I have been encouraged to publish an eBook but I put it off for just as many months. Why? Well, as many of you know, there comes a time in life when your brain just doesn't want to learn how to do something new, especially when you feel that you are just perfecting something you've been working at for a while. Well, unfortunately, the publishing world doesn't wait around for writers to perfect their craft these days. Instead, as a writer, we are expected to keep up with the pace of how fast books and eBooks are hitting the market. What is a writer, who just wants to write books of their speciality, to do?
As I read through Smashword's Style Guide, which is a great tool to prepare your work to meet their uploading format, I put all other thoughts aside for an entire afternoon and simply embraced the process of publishing something new. My self-help booklet: Becoming the Creative Writer that You know You are! was my test book for the eBook self-publishing world of mine. I spent more than 4 hours re-formatting my book to meet their standards and finally getting it uploaded. Upon reflection, I learned a lot about how to format and utilize tools on Word that I had never clicked on before. Once the process ended and my book successfully uploaded, as I am anal about following the guidelines that companies take the time to inform you of, I felt a great sense of accomplishment and immediately began thinking about the next book I want to turn into an eBook. Sometimes, learning new things is difficult but if you make the time for it, there is much to be gained in your writing profession. The book market will continue to expand and speed up. We have come a long way since writing a book in a spiral notebook, better or worse, and it is only up to us to make things easier on ourselves as time goes by. So, what are you waiting for? These thoughts will help you decide if creating an eBook is right for you:
1. Do you have something that you would like to offer to your blog members? Creating an eBook is a great way to draw new members to your blog as well as give a little surprise to your current members. Creating your own eBook is fairly easy and your members will appreciate the gift.
2. Do you want to surpass query letters and agents and loads of rejections? I will be the first to tell you that I Love querying agents and awaiting that hopeful day to be signed by one, thus becoming a regular client. However, I have some books that I want full control over. There is nothing wrong with either approach to getting your book on the market. Think about it.
3. Do you want to get material to specific audiences? Sometimes, writers write for a specific group of people. I wrote one book specifically for people who have suffered through trauma and wanted an eBook so that I could send my book directly to them. This also gives them easy, inexpensive access to my book. Who knows where it will go from there?
4. Do you like the idea of people downloading your book? An eBook, as we all know, can easily be downloaded through several apps worldwide. Now, all you'll have to do is help people realize that your book is out there.
5. How would it hurt? Realistically, creating an eBook doesn't hurt your career and may be just the side-job you need to supplement income. Besides, self-publishing an eBook isn't going to discredit your abilities as a writer. Just make sure that your book is written well and edited before making it available.
Okay, you just read 5 thoughts that should set you on the track best for your needs. Before creating an eBook, I would recommend taking the time to discover what you really want and what would serve your purpose best. Remember, most of the greatest writers of the past wrote shorts that never went through an agent or publisher's hands. Nope, they simply created many of their own copies and handed them out to gain recognition of themselves or specific information. In all essence, creating your own eBook is the same as handing them out! Whatever you decide, embrace the process!
Jaymes Ian Woode
As I read through Smashword's Style Guide, which is a great tool to prepare your work to meet their uploading format, I put all other thoughts aside for an entire afternoon and simply embraced the process of publishing something new. My self-help booklet: Becoming the Creative Writer that You know You are! was my test book for the eBook self-publishing world of mine. I spent more than 4 hours re-formatting my book to meet their standards and finally getting it uploaded. Upon reflection, I learned a lot about how to format and utilize tools on Word that I had never clicked on before. Once the process ended and my book successfully uploaded, as I am anal about following the guidelines that companies take the time to inform you of, I felt a great sense of accomplishment and immediately began thinking about the next book I want to turn into an eBook. Sometimes, learning new things is difficult but if you make the time for it, there is much to be gained in your writing profession. The book market will continue to expand and speed up. We have come a long way since writing a book in a spiral notebook, better or worse, and it is only up to us to make things easier on ourselves as time goes by. So, what are you waiting for? These thoughts will help you decide if creating an eBook is right for you:
1. Do you have something that you would like to offer to your blog members? Creating an eBook is a great way to draw new members to your blog as well as give a little surprise to your current members. Creating your own eBook is fairly easy and your members will appreciate the gift.
2. Do you want to surpass query letters and agents and loads of rejections? I will be the first to tell you that I Love querying agents and awaiting that hopeful day to be signed by one, thus becoming a regular client. However, I have some books that I want full control over. There is nothing wrong with either approach to getting your book on the market. Think about it.
3. Do you want to get material to specific audiences? Sometimes, writers write for a specific group of people. I wrote one book specifically for people who have suffered through trauma and wanted an eBook so that I could send my book directly to them. This also gives them easy, inexpensive access to my book. Who knows where it will go from there?
4. Do you like the idea of people downloading your book? An eBook, as we all know, can easily be downloaded through several apps worldwide. Now, all you'll have to do is help people realize that your book is out there.
5. How would it hurt? Realistically, creating an eBook doesn't hurt your career and may be just the side-job you need to supplement income. Besides, self-publishing an eBook isn't going to discredit your abilities as a writer. Just make sure that your book is written well and edited before making it available.
Okay, you just read 5 thoughts that should set you on the track best for your needs. Before creating an eBook, I would recommend taking the time to discover what you really want and what would serve your purpose best. Remember, most of the greatest writers of the past wrote shorts that never went through an agent or publisher's hands. Nope, they simply created many of their own copies and handed them out to gain recognition of themselves or specific information. In all essence, creating your own eBook is the same as handing them out! Whatever you decide, embrace the process!
Jaymes Ian Woode
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