I’ve been working my butt off lately. As my friend’s son says “for reals”. It’s crazy, but I’ve hardly been happier than I have been for the past couple of days.
Let me back up for a moment. If you read my post I’m Finished, So What’s the Problem? you might remember that I was working on procrastinating on my first, ever E-book. I have to
say I was so grateful for all the support and nudging I received from that post. Truly, that kind of support isn’t something I’ve been all that used to in my own life and I was a bit overwhelmed and just about walked on air over it. Amazing what a few encouraging comments can do isnt’ it? Lesson learned there!
Well, I’m done. I’ve put it out there to the world. Click here to see my e-book Shine On! I was not prepared for how excited I am. I am so relieved to have completed it, but excited too. I still need to sit down and write my ‘stuff’ for my website but it’s up, on the webpage and OUT. People can SEE it. *gulp* I kinda like this feeling of relief, letting go and excitement. Rather reminds me of the same feeling you get when you finally climb up to the top of the highest diving board, you know you handle it. Logically you’ve got this..but the excitement still builds. You can’t help but smile and hope someone notices all you’re about to do.
Now I know I can do it. I (with lots of caring support) was able to move past my fear, my need for perfection and went with my passions instead. I am sure I can learn to do it even better. Perhaps I can even get good at it. But I completed, finished and blew that goal out of the water.
Now, I’m excited about what’s next. Oh I have so many ideas, plans and stuff I want to do. It’s like the flood gates opened up to so many new possibilities.
I am fully aware I know far less than I should about marketing my little book…which by the way is named Shine On!. I’m learning though. I actually allowed my mind to wander today for a bit and got a little crazy and creative. I made a video about my book to help with my marketing. I love, love, LOVE this video. It makes me smile because the little characters are so darned CUTE.
All in all it’s been quite a week of firsts, learning curves and fun for me. What’s next? Once the ideas stop spinning around I’ll let you know.
Meanwhile I’d love to hear about a time you overcame YOUR fears to realize how awesome you are.
Hi Bonnie,
Congratulations!
Releasing your very own book can be a tremendous confidence-builder. Yep, you can say it, “I’m a published author.” 😉
I like the cover too, well done.
Thanks for sharing with us!
RB
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my post and book. It`s been an exciting journey and I cannot wait to try it again with all the lessons I have learned from this round. I got a huge grin from your comment Yep, you can say it, “I’m a published author! Thanks!
that is the best video I have seen in a long long time. I wish you every success with your book and all the exciting things you’ve yet to create!
Hi Moira, I`m so glad that you enjoyed my video. Thank you very much for the kind words 🙂
Thats fantastic Bonnie, what a sense of achievement you must be feeling and such a great thing for you to share with the world. Awesomness plus – hearty hugs and congrats xx
Thanks Maureen. Gosh all the hugs are making me really want to do this again! 🙂
Omigoodness! Warmest congrats, Bonnie! I’m totally riding your wave of excitement! =) And I absolutely love your video — it’s adorable and I imagine it to be perfect for marketing. It’s got the lightheartedness of your book. =)
You have so inspired me to keep on writing and have showed me that an eBook may be within my grasp as well. =) Thanks so much for sharing your story, friend! Hugs!
Oh goodness Samantha…I am sure you will create an amazing e-book! You’re writing is so engrossing! Can’t wait to see it!
Bravo Bonnie! I am making finishing touches on my program/product and I am putting a deadline of 9/22/11. If a blog post helped you that is awesome. It just takes that bit of inspiration that can really help and push you along. So I am glad to hear your success Bonnie!
Well done Bonnie. I am in awe of the video. I thought I was doing well but this is so amazing and cool. How did you create it? And yes congrats on the ebook. Janine reviewing it?
Hi Roberta, you know what..the video was really easy to make. There is a site you can make one on too called http://www.xtranormal.com I should have added that into my post now that I think about it. I expect it will be on a fabulous finds friday though!
At the moment I do not have anyone reviewing it but that is a very good idea..thanks.
Awesomeness!! Congrats on your first eBook Bonnie! That’s a HUGE accomplishment! I’ve recently conquered one of my fears as well.
Well, I’m kind of still at it. I recently changed my domain of the site that my Gravatar will actually take you too, and I’m now working on setting up a theme… from scratch basically on the new domain. At first I was overwhelmed about the whole process. For the last 7 days now, I’ve been at it, learning about how to setup menus, design a page, header changes, and my most recent headache, creating logos and changing pictures sizes to fit my site.
Let me tell you, there’s nothing fun about it. At least not the first go around. There were several times that I thought to just throw my laptop as far as it could go. Dumb idea moment. I have them… I guess.
Despite my lost of enthusiasm, I just kept at it. And daily I’m getting closer and closer to being where I can at least present the dang thing. So I am totally with you for patting yourself on the back.
GO US!!! We ROCK!! 🙂
Great post! Glad to have come across it. 🙂
You know what Deeone..we REALLY do ROCK! lol I thank you for your comments and absolutely love that you used the work aweseomness. There are some good programs to help you create logos out there. You can resize in paint fyi…I learned that while making my own pictures for the ebook.
Hang in there..I bet your site will be full of awesomeness!
SOOOO happy for you!! You hung in there and GOT IT DONE!! Smiling and clapping for you!!
Thanks Martha! I’ve been doing the happy dance off and on all day lol
I shared this on Twit and FB. You might want to put up LinkedIn and Stumble buttons too. I get nothing with digg or reddit, but I do get readers from those sites.
Congratulations!!!!
Stuart
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Thanks Stuart for the nice comments and the suggestion. I will go attempt to do that right now. I think if you click other you can find stumbleupon already.
Smiles!
OMG Bonnie – I am sending you a great big hug to tell you how awesome you are. What a tremendous accomplishment!
I love the video and will be sharing it on my biz page and in my circle of friends.
Thank you so much for sharing. I can’t wait to see what’s next with you.
Cindy
Thanks Cindy I love a hug! I so very much appreciate your support and your sharing. Hugs right back!