I’ve decided to self-publish a book!

Call me crazy and yet I love a challenge so I’ve decided to self-publish a book. I know there’s nothing unusual about that, however, I’ve only given myself 6-weeks to do it.

Yes, that’s right. Just 6 weeks.

Now I’ve done some research and apparently it’s possible in a day, which gives me some confidence. Doing it in a day, however, is not my idea of fun. Plus I also want to enjoy life, so 6 weeks it is.

By the way, the timer started on 21^st February meaning I have only 2.5 weeks until I actually self-publish my book.

My self-imposed deadline is 31^st March.

Having just written the sentence above, I am now scared. This is going to be intense.

I do know whether I succeed or learn, failure is not an option, I am committed to doing this.

So what have I achieved so far?

There is a plan

I know the only way I’m going to get this done is if I have a plan, even if I’m not quite sure what I’m doing. I’m learning by doing. The best way to learn.

My plan gets me to 31^st March. Did I mention it’s going to be tight?

I’ve also got a great team around me in the form of my husband, my daughter and my son. They are my editors. I’ve given them permission to be ultra-critical. I’ll let you know whether that was a good decision after 31^st March.

Type of book

With just a few weeks to go, I know there’s a balance between keeping this too simple just to meet the deadline versus setting myself an unrealistic target that is not possible without sacrificing my quality of life.

That’s why I’ve decided that the book is going to be a structured journal. An A5-sized companion that is more about the words that my audience wishes to use rather than mine.

The book will take the reader, I use that word loosely, on their own personal journey from where they are today to where they want to be in the future.

That means there’s going to be lots of blank space to fill in, a bit like a workbook.

Who’s it for?

This book is for individuals who are either going through a life event or who have gone through a life event. 

A life event?

Yes, an event that has changed life as you know it.

This could be redundancy, divorce, retirement, becoming a first-time mum, starting a new business, leaving home or moving country. The list is endless.

An event that has either knocked your confidence, left you wondering who you are or allowed your inner critic to be the only voice you can hear.