You’d be forgiven if you cannot tell. But this is me writing an ebook.
Since 2010 I have been writing two things. I have been writing portions of a larger thought which will end up in my book and then the other thing is just practicing writing itself. This blog is my pre-writing exercise. I write as much as I can because I know that increasing my number of posts written will increase the quality of those pieces I eventually identify for my ebook. Again, if it is not cohesive yet, it will be.
As fascinating as it must be to read that I am still practicing writing, I also venture to mention that I have a small idea of how I will organize this information into an ebook.
There is a WordPress plugin, Aspose Doc Exporter, which exports blog posts to a Microsoft Word file. It is handy in that it gets all my content into one format which I can easily manipulate, but it is difficult in that there are no page breaks between what were posts. It is unruly, but in the format with which I can work.
I am not decided yet on how I will publish this future ebook. Amazon is easy, but vast. Self-publishing sounds a little complex, but ultimately more flexible. Based on the state of my pre-writing I should be excused from any insistence on deciding this right away I hope. However, I continually collect advice and procedures on how to do both on this Pinterest board; you should follow it while you are still practicing writing like me.
When will this ebook happen? That is a great question. I am approaching 10 years in my current position and that feels like a natural time to reflect. I have been writing this blog for nearly that long, but there is no use rushing into anything.
2018-03-21 at 10:59 am
Penny,
Best wishes on your e-book. I am cheering you on your e-book journey.
A while ago, we talked about blogging challenges. I am participating in Slice of Life challenge hosted by by Two Writing Teachers, https://twowritingteachers.org/
Would you like to join in too?
Best wishes.
Purviben
@TrivediZiemba
2018-03-21 at 11:03 am
How awesome! I am checking it out now and have followed you on Twitter. 🙂
Always nice to find a kindred spirit!
2018-03-21 at 10:54 pm
Hi Penny!
Thats awesome you are writing an e-book! What a great way of documenting and sharing your learning! Do you have a tentative title or publishing date yet?
2018-03-22 at 5:36 am
That would help me with moving toward the goal. I have a topic, Blended Learning, but am still thinking over the title.
I think that should be my next step, to set a publish date. Thanks!
2018-03-22 at 4:16 pm
I worked in the book industry for a very long time so writing an eBook is something that I have thought about here and there. I am not sure if I am an expert at anything. I do have a deep fashion for passion so that could be something to explore.
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2018-03-22 at 6:15 pm
I have considered writing an ebook on parenting an autistic child. It’s very challenging at times and i have found ways to humor ourselves into a better day. I co-wrote a book about saving money years ago and it took forever. Good luck on your journey!
2018-03-22 at 9:33 pm
How exciting is this, an e-book is a wonderful thing to create. I may write one somewhere in the future but not for a while. A 10-year reflection is a great amount of time to reflect on.
2018-03-23 at 9:33 am
It’s definitely a labor of love writing an ebook. So kudos to you for that. Good luck on finally writing an ebook soon!
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2018-03-24 at 9:12 am
That is awesome. Best of luck and I look forward to seeing an update on your progress. Writing can be such fun way to take readers on a journey anywhere, or have them feel what you are feeling. Good luck.
2018-03-25 at 9:41 am
I’ve been using WordPress since I started blogging, and love the platform. I need to check out that plug-in! Thanks!b
2018-03-27 at 6:40 am
That is awesome! Best of luck on this. If I were to write a book it would be about funny things my kids have done over the years.
2018-03-27 at 7:29 am
That could be a content-rich topic Robin if your kids are like mine!
2018-03-27 at 6:58 am
Good luck on writing your E Book. That is wonderful you are following and doing something you enjoy. Writing just to write is not something I do unfortunately.
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2018-03-27 at 7:06 am
Best of luck for your e-book! If I were to write one, it would probably be on pet care since I am a furmama to so many cats and dogs!
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2018-03-27 at 7:21 am
Good luck on your ebook. I also plan on compiling my literary folios and short stories in one ebook. I hope I can also complete it soon.
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2018-03-27 at 7:30 am
Best of luck to you too Franc!
2018-03-27 at 8:29 am
Good luck to you with the ebook! Amazon is easy to publish on–I have a fiction ebook there that I wrote years ago.
2018-03-27 at 9:05 am
Best of luck with the book. I think Amazon and self-publishing are great because they help provide an opportunity for many people to share their work.
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2018-03-27 at 9:24 am
Good luck to you on your eBook. What a fun and exciting time. I love that platforms like amazon, and others for self-publishing exist . Such a great way to get your work out there and seen!
2018-03-27 at 11:19 am
Good luck on your ebook! I love writing and getting to do so through my blog has been wonderful. I have considered an ebook about blogging or maybe one on photo editing. My blog is about home decor so I have had to learn a lot to make my pictures pop within the thousands circulating the internet. I just need to find the time to get to write it!
2018-03-27 at 11:22 am
I’m with you Emily – time!
I decided I’d force myself into creating time by posting this and making my intention public. Now I have to do it!
2018-03-27 at 3:35 pm
I enjoy writing and have tons of ideas for an ebook but I haven’t narrowed it down to a single idea. Good luck as you have us all waiting in anticipation for your ebook. No holding back now.
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2018-03-27 at 4:33 pm
Best wishes with your journey! I would one day like creating an eBook around starting a nonprofit.
2018-03-28 at 9:17 am
The idea of an ebook which will have components from your posts is a great idea. Also, the tool which will help you import all the posts into a word file seems pretty cool.
2018-03-28 at 10:27 pm
Good luck with your ebook! I have always wanted to write one myself. Seems like a great opportunity!
2018-03-29 at 1:04 am
I am going to check out the wordpress plugin. Sounds like a cool one. Good luck with your e-book projects.
2018-03-29 at 10:31 am
I guess this pretty sums up that practice makes perfect. I want to make an ebook as well before but failed to do so. I guess now, I am motivated because of you.
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2018-05-24 at 2:57 pm
I really liked the wordpress plugin. I already downloaded it and it helped me a lot, thanks.
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2018-05-24 at 7:00 pm
That’s awesome to hear!
2019-01-29 at 11:45 pm
Hey Penny,
Thanks for sharing your creative idea.Best wishes for your Ebook.
This ” Aspose Doc Exporter”Plugins is very helpful I did not know before…
Thanks..
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