OK, this is surreal. The cover for my book has been designed and it’s now on Amazon! As the publishers commissioned me to write the book, I had no say in the title, cover design or blurb. So I was a little concerned… What if I HATED it and had to spend the rest of my… Continue reading Writing a Book (Part 7): My book has a cover!
I have finished the edits! At first, it was like pulling teeth. I spent weeks working round the clock on the manuscript and, after a two week break, my brain was in no mood to play. But I gritted my teeth and before I knew it, the edits were done. Luckily, there were no major… Continue reading Writing a Book (Part 6): Setting new intentions… with the help of some spine-tingly good quotes
Yup, I have feedback on my manuscript! I have to say, I was a little concerned. The publishers gave me a brief for the book but said I could “deviate” from it as I saw fit. So I did. In fact, I wrote seven brand new chapters. (I like to make extra work for myself.)… Continue reading Writing a Book (Part 5): Receiving feedback from the publishers
Wow. I actually did it. I have finished the book and emailed it to the publishers! I am in shock. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. Ten- and fifteen-hour days 7 days a week have kind of taken their toll. I emailed the book at 11am last Wednesday. I wish I could say I… Continue reading Writing a Book (Part 4): I DID IT!!!
I have turned into a person I don’t recognise. Normally my home is tidy. I can’t cope with mess; it makes me feel depressed and overwhelmed. So, whilst I wouldn't say I’m obsessive about tidiness and cleanliness, I usually manage to keep on top of things. Not so now. Now that I am up at… Continue reading Writing a Book (Part 3): Lower your standards of cleanliness
I love this creative process diagram. It so aptly describes how many of the deadlines in my life have been met (in a state of panic and utter ‘fuck-off-ed-ness’). But not this book for some reason. Despite working 11-hour days, I have stayed remarkably calm. Apart from one rather large blip which happened last week... The Commissioning… Continue reading Writing a Book (Part 2): Have a Meltdown
The publishers would like me to gather some quotes from people who either struggle with sugar in their diet, or who have reduced their sugar intake and lived to tell the tale! Would anyone mind helping me out by answering the questions below (by August 4th)? And all I need is a few sentences, along the… Continue reading Would you like to be in my book?
I have reached the end of what is technically known (at least, in my world) as the ‘splurge’ stage of writing a book. After reading everything I can get my hands on about sugar - books, blog posts, websites, journals, newspaper articles - I literally have sugar coming out of my ears (a nasty complaint).… Continue reading Writing a book (Part 1): The splurge technique
I know. I don’t say anything for months and then I pipe up to tell you I’ve got a book contract! I can hardly believe it either. Here’s how it happened: Remember the temp work I was doing at the publishing company? Well I started out doing basic data entry. Normally, the idea of doing… Continue reading I have been commissioned to write a book!
Katherine Bassford 