After the illustrations and manuscript were finalized, I received a marketing and publicity questionnaire from Random House that included questions like: how many Nobel Prizes have you won? Okay, that might be a small exaggeration, but it WAS eight pages of questions about my background, my education, my motivation, my honors, my media contacts, etc. As a first time author, it was daunting.
But, I slogged through and I am happy that the document forced me to think. It made me consider all aspects of my life and how they might relate to this new path as a writer and illustrator. It made me consider interview questions that have come up again and again. It gave shape and weight to my aspirations -- that felt good!
Here is one recent interview, this one is with California Readers. It covers some ground that (amazingly), I haven't covered in my blog ramblings.
PS, Giveaways will begin next week. Check back next Wednesday for details. :)
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3 comments:
Wow- you've won 3 Nobel Prizes!?
Just kidding :) That questionnaire sounds exhausting. I guess it's good they really want to be thorough in marketing your book though.
Very nice interview on the California Readers site!
Of course all new authors have Nobel Prizes, I guess yours is still in the post.
I cannot beleive this is the penultimate "lessons learned" post Bethanie, where did 29 posts go...! You new life as an author awaits....how exciting for you. Yipee!
Jane x
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