I am definitely very eager to learn, but it is sort of driving me a little crazy. Having to learn to get things just right and all that, but I know I can do it. So this week, learning to format my own book is my insecurity.
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I know I'm also probably going to end up formatting my own books, but I'm still in denial and procrastinating. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. I've been putting it off for so long, but finally decided to do it. Don't worry, when it's your time, I'll cheer you on.
DeleteFormatting books seems incredibly daunting, but it's simpler than it first appears :)! I had to format my own book for my major project back in uni (as well as my actually novel haha), so if you ever need any help, just give me a shout and I'll be more than happy to try and give you a hand :)!
ReplyDeleteThank you! You are so kind!
DeleteHang in there! I actually find it quite satisfying. And it's not that bad once you've got the hang of it.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I really hope so.
DeleteI may some day join you in this insecurity. If I self-publish, I will indeed SELF-publish. That will be a huge learning curve for me.
ReplyDeleteIt is a huge learning curve for me as well at the moment, but I know it will be worth it. Thank you for the encouragement.
DeleteGood for you. Learning new skills is important. I found making notes about font sizes, spacing etc was useful - it saved me having to skip back and forth to make sure chapter heading were identical.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Oh, great tip. I did get confused once or twice.
DeleteGood for you! Keep working on it and you'll figure it out eventually.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI'm also hoping to learn how to format my own books.... but I don't know when... one day... eventually! LOL
ReplyDeleteStep at a time... we'll get there!
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Thank you! I know we will both master it...eventually. We're awesome like that :)
DeleteThank you! I like learning new things. I hope to master book formatting.
ReplyDeleteFormatting books is a useful skill. I would like to learn also but I don't have time. Already learning too much. Someone may want to kill me, hahaha.
ReplyDeleteIt will be a great skill, once I can master it. Wow, sounds like you're learning a lot. Thank you for visiting :)
DeleteThat will be my route too, when my first book is ready. Kudo's to you. Best of Luck,
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Good for you! I am totally intimidated by this process and don't know if I could ever master it. Good luck and I'm sure you will have it down in no time.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm hoping :)
DeleteNo doubt that's a handy skill to have and a trying one to master no doubt. Good for you!
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