New Directions

When I set out on this blog journey in December 2007, I had two primarily objectives for myself.

  • First, I wanted to learn about all the software applications — both desktop and online — that might help writers in their task.
  • Second, I wanted to learn how to shepherd a book into publication.

I now feel that I can declare  my objectives more-or-less accomplished.  A look through our Table of Contents and Archives will uncover a broad array of software applications and tools for writers seeking to improve their productivity.  And with the 5-part series just concluded, I think the machinery for publication is now substantially in place and easy to tap.

Now, of course, other questions come to the fore:

  • Just how do we go about getting our words down onto paper — and finally getting  our books into shape for publication?
  • And how do we market our books once they are published, whether by a New York publishing house or via some method of self-publication?

These are the primary new directions of this blog.  Later this week, I will introduce to you a co-blogger who will be joining me at Becoming A Writer Seriously.  She’s an established writing coach and teacher who will have a lot to share about strategies of writing and preparing a manuscript for publication.  Meanwhile, I will pay more attention to the business of marketing and promoting our newly published books.  Don’t worry, I will still be passing on my discoveries about writing tools.

To underscore the fact that we are heading in new directions, I am today unveiling our new design theme.  A lot of under-the-hood tweaks will be coming, as well, all designed to make the information here more helpful and easier to find.

One of the features of the new design is a more prominent COMMENT link.  Right under each post headline, you will find a link to the comments.  We really do encourage your feedback and participation.

My new partner and I will be hoping that you enjoy what’s to come.  There’s a lot more in the wings too, so stay tuned.

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    Comment by
    Sean
    18 Mar 2009

    Good Luck, and thanks for the hard work. I look forward to it!

  • Comment by
    Tom Colvin
    18 Mar 2009

    Thanks, Sean. It has been a lot of work, but it’s been enjoyable — and I’ve learned a lot. Now I’m looking forward to learning more about the marketing side of things.

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