But it’s something. It counts, especially if you can read the signs and not fight it.
Right now I’m on the mend and can’t do anything. No running, no surfing, jack shit nothing. Except…think and write. And since I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything, I can take the plunge. That’s a good thing.
The drawback is when I’m not immersed. It’s like being told to take a long time out from a race you’re running and all pumped up for. Full of adrenaline and told to cut it. But such is life. I’ll take what I can get.
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I feel something’s evolving, but you can never tell. Progress can only be measured in results, not mental satisfaction. But still — I feel so close to something.
No money, unsettled on an island, grumpy. Do I really expect to get anywhere? Besides I’m all on my own on this one. But still — there’s a feeling. It’s 2010 dammit. There’s no waiting around anymore.
Is it true that if you keep working away at something, and manage not to go crazy doing it, that you can come out on top?
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I can’t take it anymore, I have to talk details: Publishing in new media. Blogging, book deals, ereaders, marketing, revenue model. I’m about 60% there. I need to find a problem to solve.
I’m thinking the problem might have to do with:
- Bloggers with (merit and integrity) who want to be syndicated but don’t know how or don’t have time.
- Subjects that seem juicy, cool quirky ideas that need bloggers/writers. Sites setup for that which are tactfully monetized(?)
- Human editors needed to maintain high quality standards.
Monetizing blogs are a pain because they detract from the mojo of the author. So you turn to ebooks. Are ebooks the way? Do you get people in the door with your ebook then sell them more shit on email?
I think the big problem is I need to get my face out of the how to genre and into the alternative / indie genre. Non-fiction?