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\"The<\/a>Please welcome guest author, Kat Vellos as she shares with us \u201cThe Joy of Self-publishing.\u201d Enjoy!<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

I started writing my book before I even knew I was writing a book.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A small collection of essays turned into the skeleton for what is now my upcoming book, We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships<\/a><\/i>.<\/p>\n

Once I realized (about 10,000 words in) that I was in fact writing a book, little did I know what a twisty-turny learning journey I was about to go on.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>I\u2019m releasing my book in a few short weeks<\/strong>, and the lead-up to my launch day has given me a chance to reflect on what I\u2019ve learned along the way.<\/p>\n

Honestly, I learned enough about the writing, editing, and self-publishing process to fill *another* book, but here are my three favorite lessons from my self-publishing journey.<\/p>\n

Creative control is priceless
\n<\/b><\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve had over two dozen jobs in my life, and at least as many bosses.<\/p>\n

Some of them I adored<\/strong>, and some of them I could do without. But I\u2019ve never had a single job where my boss told me:<\/p>\n

\u201cThis job is all yours. You don\u2019t have to answer to anyone else, and you can do whatever you want with it.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Self-publishing is that kind of job.<\/p>\n

My book wasn\u2019t the first time I did a project where I had complete creative control.<\/p>\n

A long time ago I also released an educational CD for kids<\/strong>, and the single from it went to #1 on SiriusXM Kids & Family radio.<\/p>\n

My success with that project made me want to do my book the same way: My way.<\/p>\n

When you do a good thing at work and your boss says \u201cgreat job\u201d it feels nice<\/strong>, but when you succeed at creating something that is all yours, the feeling of accomplishment is 10X better.<\/p>\n

Even though I can\u2019t yet know what my book\u2019s journey into the world will look like, I already feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment from having a vision and empowering myself to make it a reality.<\/p>\n

DIY doesn\u2019t mean on your own
\n<\/b><\/h2>\n

I was committed to direct my book creation process for myself, but that doesn\u2019t mean that I was alone.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m lucky that I have a professional background as a visual designer so I could do my own illustration and design.<\/p>\n

But I got tons<\/i> of help along the way from other people who had other expertise.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I got feedback from early readers that helped me polish and refine my writing. I got advice from other authors who self-published their books.<\/p>\n

I hired a freelance editor and freelance marketer who could give me the right dose of specialized advice at a price point that worked for my budget at the right time in the process.<\/p>\n

I was overseeing and project-managing the entire endeavor, but I was definitely not alone.<\/p>\n

Writing a book \u2260 Marketing a book
\n<\/b><\/h2>\n

The process of writing my book was energizing, fun, and nearly addictive. I adored the personal reflection, the research and interviews, creating and organizing the information, and crafting the story.<\/p>\n

But that was completely different from *telling the world* about the thing I had written.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Writing is a solitary creative practice that makes my introvert heart sing with joy\u2014and it feels like the opposite of everything involved in promoting and marketing a book.<\/p>\n

The biggest area of personal growth for me as a writer has been the process of learning to be more visible<\/strong>, as a necessity of getting my book in the hands of the people it\u2019s meant for.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve warmed to the process by talking to people who\u2019ve successfully gone down that road before, by putting on my learner\u2019s cap, and by surrounding myself with people who are passionate and skilled at marketing.<\/p>\n

Honestly, I dreaded it at first, but I\u2019ve found the book promotion process to be kind of fun. Even though I\u2019m still early in the process, I\u2019ve thoroughly enjoyed sharing my work and connecting with new people all around the world who are excited about it.<\/p>\n

I recently heard an acquaintance\u2019s story about having to fight with her publisher over the cover she wanted for her book<\/strong>; they wanted to use a rather bland cover and she wanted something really bold. She won that fight and I\u2019m happy for her, but man, was I glad to not have to deal with that kind of struggle.<\/p>\n

Even though a small part of me would love the additional help with the book production and promotion process, at this point I can honestly say that self-publishing was absolutely the right choice for me.<\/p>\n

It means doing more work with fewer resources, but I already feel like a success.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking about self-publishing, go for it!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Remember: Lean into your power, don\u2019t go it alone, and put yourself out there! The world is waiting for your story.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"KatVellos\"<\/a>Kat Vellos is an experience designer, facilitator, and the founder of Better Than Small Talk<\/a> and Bay Area Black Designers<\/a> which was profiled in Forbes<\/a>. She has a passion for cultivating community and designing experiences that help others connect more authentically. She offers We Should Get Together<\/a> to help more adults create fulfilling friendships that last.<\/p>\n

Connect with Kat:
\n<\/b><\/h2>\n

Website: weshouldgettogether.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @katvellos_author<\/a><\/p>\n

Personal twitter: @katvellos<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook: facebook.com\/weshouldgettogether<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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