Imperfect Implementation

Things haven’t exactly worked according to my original plan for the book launch. Too much time elapsed finding a cover designer, then more time for building a landing page, still more time for messaging, and so many more delays. I don’t have testimonials since I haven’t sent out advanced copies. The landing page isn’t done since I decided to change the name of the book and have to find another design. It’s been frustrating.

I’d rather not write about those challenges. It would seem as if things go off flawlessly if I chose to omit the truth. But, for me, there’s something endearing for people when they are authentic. “Wards and all” the old adage goes. It’s good for me to see I’m not the only one with challenges. When I read about those who show flawless implementation or disclose their methodologies it’s normally great and inspiriting. But the skeptic, the pragmatist, the implementor knows it doesn’t go according to plan. Plans change, augment, and morph into something different in actual practice. So after careful contemplation and much reluctance, I submit my current challenges.

Today, Sunday, May, 10, 2020, I am grateful that:

I’m back to writing today. I missed yesterday as I was quite obsessed with formatting my newest title. I made progress on that front but not on the regular writing. It’s great to get back to what’s become my normal.

I was able to find a designer for my new approach. It’ll be interesting to see how he depicts my written description. The visual interpretation of written words is something that’s not among my gifts but I’m certainly appreciative of those with the craft, particularly those willing to perfect and master their craft.

I did complete all the formatting I was able to. I’m only lacking headers and footers but I’m waiting until the new cover is complete. I’ll add covers based on the color scheme of the cover.

Should things fall into place this upcoming week, I’ll be able to release before the end of the month. Hopefully the struggles with implementing and learning new publishing tools will translate to my next releases since I have 3 more titles. Add a bit of sugar to the sour lemons of delays and hopefully, tasty and satisfying lemonade results.

What are three(3) of your latest setbacks?

How did you overcome those setbacks?

If you haven’t, who has overcome similar setbacks you could speak with?

Contact the person/people with experience and ask for their counsel?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!