Creating an Ebook – an Expression of Love
It’s always been my greatest dream to become a
professional writer.
What hinders me: Not enough time to write?
Lack of opportunities? Worries and cares of this world?
Don’t think so.
I‘m thankful I soon realized what really
hinders me is myself.
My own fears. My lack of self-esteem. My reactiveness (if there’s such a word).
My own fears. My lack of self-esteem. My reactiveness (if there’s such a word).
I was hearing it over and over in my head...
“You stupid fool.
Nobody’s gonna listen to you. Who do you think you are? There are so many
others smarter than you. What makes you think anyone will care?”
I was waiting for everything to get better.
I was waiting for people to acknowledge who I
am and what I do.
I was waiting for someone to initiate
something before I start creating.
I believe all those reasons are valid, but I
was sabotaging myself and I never knew it.
Creating an Ebook
Last week, I decided to write an ebook.
Aside from the novel I was writing, I wanted
to write something non-fiction that could help other people improve their
lives.
It’s intended to be given away for FREE after I finish it.
Tentatively titled “Simplify Life... and Make
it Count,” the book has three sections.
Section 1 is about how there are a lot of
distractions and complications in our life today.
Section 2 suggests that the solution is to
live a simple life, and how to do it.
Section 3 explains why do it.
These are topics that I’ve been living,
breathing, aspiring, writing, and sharing for the past 10 years, and will be
talked about in more detail in the book.
An Expression of Love
I’ve written books before, but I admit this one
is more ambitious.
Because, for the first time in my life, I’m intending to share this to everyone
I know and love, and to new friends who are willing to receive.
Now, this book actually has a purpose.
I want this to become an expression of my love
and gratitude for them.
I figured that I should stop waiting for
recognition and affirmation, and instead concentrate on inspiring and helping
others through my writing.
Whatever happens, I believe I didn’t waste
time and I’ve done something right and good.
I’m stepping my foot forward, this time.
5 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Creating Your First Ebook
Before I even got started, thankfully I had
the privilege of being advised (or warned) by fellow bloggers who have been
there before, or are presently riding the journey.
One such blogger is Ollin Morales in
Courage 2 Create.
His post 5 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Creating Your First Ebook offered valuable insights.
As I’ve mentioned, this is the first time I’m
writing an ebook with the purpose of being distributed to a live audience, so the
post helped a lot.
Thank you, Ollin!
Stop Waiting to be Picked
Another writer that has really inspired me is Jeff
Goins.
If you feel deep in your soul that you are a
writer, I highly recommend that you follow his blog and get to know this guy.
His writings shaped the attitude that I now
possess as a writer and the roads that I’m now willing to take.
Here are some of my favorite posts from his
blog:
You Don’t Need to Become a Better Writer
The Permission to Be Yourself
What You Write About Doesn’t Matter as Much as You Think
If You Could Do Anything for a Living, What Would You Do?
Why Building Your Own Platform is Essential
You Don’t Need to Become a Better Writer
The Permission to Be Yourself
What You Write About Doesn’t Matter as Much as You Think
If You Could Do Anything for a Living, What Would You Do?
Why Building Your Own Platform is Essential
Jeff’s post, Stop Waiting to be Picked, gave
me the push to finally accept my mission as a writer.
What’s Next?
As described by Ollin in his post, writing an
ebook isn’t going to be an overnight thing.
I’m prepared to ride out this journey to the
end, and share everything in this blog.
If you care enough, I could use some company.
Thanks...
