I want to publish my book but I can't because I'm BROKE! Okay..where should I begin..I went to college for several years and all I have is an Associates Degree that many people look down upon. I dropped out of college because I'm..BROKE! frankly it was a waste of time for me in general...I went through jobs like I go through my closet. I couldn't find happiness at school and I definately couldn't find happiness with any of my former employers. I've been working on my book for five months now. Just when I want to bring it into an entity..no one wants to look at it because 1. It's needs extensive editing 2. It's not what they're looking for 3. I'm broke and 4. I'm BROOOOOOOKKKKKKKE hmmm...I wonder if I should throw in the towel and just say F*CK IT! it's not like I'll ever catch a break anyway! *Shrugs*
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1. First off I would like to say that I commend you for being courageous enough to tell the world that you need help with your book and your situation.
2. Being broke is a mind set. If you think you are broke then you will always be broke. I used to think the same thing and I was living from paycheck to paycheck.
3. When there is a will there is a way. If you really want to get this book published doors will fly open and you will recieve.
4. You wrote that book for a reason. I don't know for who, but someone needs to read it.
5. Stop having a pity party for yourself. Saying F*** It is not going to cut it. You have to be action oriented.
6. OPPORTUNITY! I want to talk to you. I am in the process of publishing my first book and I have some resources for you. Visit my website www.guidingu2success.com and set up an appointment with me. This appointment is FREE!
I am only willing to help you if you are willing to put in the work. -Be Blessed
Be encoraged, the storm is always the greatest before the breakthrough. Do a google search for how to publish ebooks for free. That may help in your quest toward gaining a publishing contract.
Hi there, I first of all won't dismiss how you feel; disgusted, discouraged and alone. I have felt that way too and when people just gave me pep talks, it didn't seem to work. So first of all I must say if that if that is how you feel, go a head and feel it. OK now that's over and its time for action. Take a moment to look at the previous posts from fellow entreprenuers and find the ones you think you can do. Maybe you can try just one, maybe thats the one that kicks off the positive flow towards your goals. Another thing, be grateful for what ever you have ie., good health, happy kids, no grouchy boss on your back...you know what I mean. Good things are headed your way. My prayers are for YOU today!!
Wow! I wish I had 2 pages of women encouraging me. Well, they did through your situation. God is the God of ALL Supply! Turn off the faucet of claiming broke...even though it feels like a reality. Sister GF it is not. I'm glad to participate in any of the following suggestions that women have given you...like read or help critique your book, etc. However, I know that you need money now. I agree that if you start looking to work in places doing what you love (temporarily) that things will turn around. Get you some "free" motivational stuff to read online, call a few people and ask them all they good they see in you, you can even call me, no strings attached! Do a spiritual overhaul. Sit down and really take this time to focus in on what is going on in your life. When one door closes another one opens and it is not always the one we are looking for. May you be empowered, lifted up and encouraged to move on! I can guarantee that even if you give up, this lesson will come back in another form and it will continue until you get past this test...it is called a loop-de-loop of "How Bad Do I Want It! If is truly in your heart, it will always show back up no matter how many times we put it down :0)!
/Stuff happens...first YOU have to make a decision to stay focus on your vision. Yes or No. then Pray like it all depends on God then go back to work like it all depends on YOU(wj) There's no such thing as can't only won't. It takes a burning desire to make change. Don't let the devil steal your joy, future, or legacy. instead of saying (F)it you should be saying (F) him.pick yourself up. change your mindset, then and only then will your situation change. Trust the Lord, be of good cheer keep the faith and know that you are destined for GREATNESS!! l SAY IT IN LOVE SISTA, I SAY IT IN LOVE.
Don't give up before you even get started. I very rarely hear people say that their dreams came true on the first go around. Yeah, it "seems" like your world is crashing down on you, but you have to persevere. Nobody can get through life without a few bumps and setbacks along the way. Part of your testimony will come from where you are now. Once your book is published, you will have other stories to tell that will be an encouragement to others.
I am originally from Detroit and there was a DJ who would always say "When you feel like you are at the end of your rope, reach up, tie a new knot, and keep hangin' on." If you give up, your book won't ever get published and you will always regret not ever doing what takes to get published. If plan a doesn't work, move on to plan b, then plan c, d, e f, and keep going until you get the results you want.
Have Faith in God believe me he will see you through, don't give up that is what the dream killers want you to do. You know God has already shown you where you are going to be and publishing a book is only one out of the many things God have for you, but he wants you to pass this test with a positive attitude so you do not have to go through the same road of "Brokeness” again so sister start speaking things into existence of what you want in your life and you will see it come to pass.
Wow, you said a mouthful. Everyone has given you some great words of wisdom, so I will bring it from a different perspective. If you are already, ready to say f$%$ it, what are you going to do when you finally get the book published and have to go out there and promote/sell it? What are you going to do when you realize that for every "yes, I'll buy a copy," you may go through 50 to 100, "no, I don't have any money right now," or "Oh, can I get it from your website?" (which they rarely ever do)
It took me over a year to write my first novel, and about a year to write the second. My first novel was completed in late 1998. I went out and bought books on agents, and publishing, and spent hours at the library doing research. A year later I had received 100's of rejection letters, some that had been copied so many times the wording was starting to fade. I became discouraged and put the manuscript away, but my desire to publish was too big. Over the next 5 or 6 years I went through 3 editors and over $3000, and still did not have an edited book. And trust me, as a single mother of 3 I didn't have $3000 to give-away, but I made sacrifices, worked extra jobs, whatever it took. In the end I did what others have suggested, I edited as much as I could just from my own knowledge, then I had English teachers, college students, book clubs, etc, read the book and help with edits. After two years I had placed the manuscript back on the shelf.
One of my biggest disappointments came when I finally got the attention of a very popular literary agent. She told me she would consider my manuscript if I could get an endorsement from a particular published author. See, I have a cousin who is connected in the entertainment industry and he is good friends with someone who was very hot at the time. I called him up, pleaded my case and his response was,"keep working at it and you'll eventually get where you want to go." WTH! Not, send it to me and let me check it out, or I'll get a copy to her and see what she says. Even now, he has yet to scknowledge that I have published not just that book but a second, but no way am I going to let that discourage me. If anything it fuels my fire.
Finally in 2008, with the fire still simmering, I decided to self-publish. It was very inexpensive. I submitted a print-ready PDF and for $299 my book was published. Now the same company will generate proof-ready books for free. Once I had my books in hand I had a rude awakening, publishing my book was the easy part, marketing and selling is where your endurance, drive, and motivation really comes into play.
So I think you really need to sit down and truly think things through and decide what you really want to do, and what you are willing to sacrifice to get it done. If the fire is really in you, you won't stop at anything to continue this journey.
I wish you the best in whatever you decide to do and remember no one is going to believe in you if you don't first believe in yourself. Everything you are feeling right now is showing in everything you do and that may be what is hindering your forward progress.
I--temporarily, right now--do not have ALL the necessary funding that I need for my business projects, however, I would like to share with you I heard Joyce Meyers stated the other day...
Girl, listen..... Botton line...You have to hang in there! because I know the struggle! But your time is nearing.. I know you heard and read that self proclaim message..." My time is coming! " because you're at pital breaking point, you just want to say.. f' it! But please hang in there.. Am depending on you, I need your book to make difference! Keep the faith... Hell, if i had the extra money, I would write you a check! But right now, am just trying to get out of Europe right now..I konw my time is coming ash free and all :)
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1. First off I would like to say that I commend you for being courageous enough to tell the world that you need help with your book and your situation.
2. Being broke is a mind set. If you think you are broke then you will always be broke. I used to think the same thing and I was living from paycheck to paycheck.
3. When there is a will there is a way. If you really want to get this book published doors will fly open and you will recieve.
4. You wrote that book for a reason. I don't know for who, but someone needs to read it.
5. Stop having a pity party for yourself. Saying F*** It is not going to cut it. You have to be action oriented.
6. OPPORTUNITY! I want to talk to you. I am in the process of publishing my first book and I have some resources for you. Visit my website www.guidingu2success.com and set up an appointment with me. This appointment is FREE!
I am only willing to help you if you are willing to put in the work. -Be Blessed
~Tamishia Clayborn~
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Peace & Blessings
Natalie
I am originally from Detroit and there was a DJ who would always say "When you feel like you are at the end of your rope, reach up, tie a new knot, and keep hangin' on." If you give up, your book won't ever get published and you will always regret not ever doing what takes to get published. If plan a doesn't work, move on to plan b, then plan c, d, e f, and keep going until you get the results you want.
Keep your head up
Tameka
Wow, you said a mouthful. Everyone has given you some great words of wisdom, so I will bring it from a different perspective. If you are already, ready to say f$%$ it, what are you going to do when you finally get the book published and have to go out there and promote/sell it? What are you going to do when you realize that for every "yes, I'll buy a copy," you may go through 50 to 100, "no, I don't have any money right now," or "Oh, can I get it from your website?" (which they rarely ever do)
It took me over a year to write my first novel, and about a year to write the second. My first novel was completed in late 1998. I went out and bought books on agents, and publishing, and spent hours at the library doing research. A year later I had received 100's of rejection letters, some that had been copied so many times the wording was starting to fade. I became discouraged and put the manuscript away, but my desire to publish was too big. Over the next 5 or 6 years I went through 3 editors and over $3000, and still did not have an edited book. And trust me, as a single mother of 3 I didn't have $3000 to give-away, but I made sacrifices, worked extra jobs, whatever it took. In the end I did what others have suggested, I edited as much as I could just from my own knowledge, then I had English teachers, college students, book clubs, etc, read the book and help with edits. After two years I had placed the manuscript back on the shelf.
One of my biggest disappointments came when I finally got the attention of a very popular literary agent. She told me she would consider my manuscript if I could get an endorsement from a particular published author. See, I have a cousin who is connected in the entertainment industry and he is good friends with someone who was very hot at the time. I called him up, pleaded my case and his response was,"keep working at it and you'll eventually get where you want to go." WTH! Not, send it to me and let me check it out, or I'll get a copy to her and see what she says. Even now, he has yet to scknowledge that I have published not just that book but a second, but no way am I going to let that discourage me. If anything it fuels my fire.
Finally in 2008, with the fire still simmering, I decided to self-publish. It was very inexpensive. I submitted a print-ready PDF and for $299 my book was published. Now the same company will generate proof-ready books for free. Once I had my books in hand I had a rude awakening, publishing my book was the easy part, marketing and selling is where your endurance, drive, and motivation really comes into play.
So I think you really need to sit down and truly think things through and decide what you really want to do, and what you are willing to sacrifice to get it done. If the fire is really in you, you won't stop at anything to continue this journey.
I wish you the best in whatever you decide to do and remember no one is going to believe in you if you don't first believe in yourself. Everything you are feeling right now is showing in everything you do and that may be what is hindering your forward progress.
Much Love,
Tracy
www.TracyLDarity.com
"SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DON'T QUIT!!"
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