I haven't regretted anything I've learned along
the way and technology is such that yesterday I recorded answers to interview
questions that will be used during a book talk show later this month. (I'll
share the link as soon as I have it.)
The truth is we should use every opportunity to
learn something new. Technology is advancing at such a rapid pace that what's
new and hip today stands the chance of being obsolete a few months down the
road.
If you think you don't need to learn simple things
such as formatting an ebook, you might want to revisit that mindset. And if
you're an indie writer who has to pay each time you need to make changes to
your book files on a limited budget, now might be the time to find out how formatting
works. Not to say you shouldn't outsource the jobs you can, but the way I look
at it is that it can't hurt to open your mind to learning something new.
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From August 25-31, I will be participating
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We stop learning, we stop growing.
ReplyDeleteI do formatting for other authors, but it's really not that hard to learn. At least for ebooks. Print isn't hard either, but it can require more expensive programs, and some people don't have the money to invest.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of learning. I think it's so important to upgrade, especially when it comes to technology and formatting. Great post.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Alex.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Diane.
Thanks, Clarissa. I too enjoy learning new things and it's important to keep abreast of what's happening with technology.
With all the opportunities out there for us now, we're doing ourselves a favour by keeping up and being self-sufficient. It's an exciting time for authors.
ReplyDeleteTrue that, Nick. It pays to learn.
DeleteHeck that is a lot of giveaway entries. :-)
ReplyDeleteBack to the original subject, I learn as I go. It's more like on demand. When I need to know a tidbit of information, I seek it out. So far this method works for me.
Anna from Shout with Emaginette
I've hunkered down and learned formatting and whatever I needed in this business. I just would rather be learning other stuff, I guess. But learning anything is always exciting.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaways. Thanks for it. We are always learning, if we stop learning we get stagnant.
ReplyDeleteAnna, I've learned like that too. On a need to know basis.
ReplyDeleteLee, that's smart and like you, I find learning fun and interesting.
EAW, that's true and we definitely can't afford to be stagnant.
I feel like I'm attending a party with fun gifts. Learning never ends because our desires keep growing. Thank goodness.
ReplyDeleteJoy, you're always such an inspiration by trying new things and sharing advice with the rest of us. Always wishing you loads of success in your writing endeavors.
ReplyDeleteAnything we can learn and do well it worth it to save expenses. - So we can use that money for a good editor. :)
ReplyDeleteTrue that, Joylene. Learning makes life interesting.
ReplyDeleteHey, Susan. Same here, Susan. I know you work hard on making your books the best they can be.
Oh, yes, editors are key, so is saving money to pay for the necessities.
You are a very busy lady! I think I am signed up for it all. now it's to remember when to do them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for signing up Elizabeth! Really appreciate your help.
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