Naomi's writing and publishing journey

My very first post, this is an update on my writing

You are receiving this because I want to keep you updated on my journey of writing and publishing a book.

You are my friend

I’m launching this space because you are my friend, and I have visited with you about my journey to write a book and get it published. Last week, I emailed several friends to tell them I was invited to read my manuscript at Ecumen Lakeshore, a residential facility for senior citizens. A few of you responded later and asked how it went.

At the beginning of November, I attended a writer’s retreat north of Duluth. The leader, Rachael Hanel, talked about the importance of building an audience to help you celebrate and support your writing, and help sell your book.

Once a week

I’m experimenting with this space. I’m thinking of updating you with one email a week. The substack system gives an option for paid subscriptions, but I’m not offering anything special in return at this time. You will be able to unsubscribe.

I am still in the research stage of choosing a title and a book cover

I’m currently struggling to choose a title that would attract general readers.

Here are the titles I'm considering:

1. Do All the Good You Can: Growing up on the Coteau des Prairies

2. Fortunate Janette: Growing up in the Coteau des Prairies

3. Janette's story

4. Do All the Good You Can

5. Love Justice and Walk Humbly 

6. Yellow Tulips

7. Cleaned and Pressed

8. Smartly Pressed

9. Growing up in the Coteau des Prairies

10. Her Magical Years

11. The Girl with the Can-Do Attitude

12. Play Jacks with Me

The photo cover below is an actual photo of the Fairley farm taken by Irene Fairly in 2022.

This is photo below is of Janette holding her doll, Sally, while the family Boston Terrier Heidi stands beside her. Many of my friends say this looks like me or my daughter, Rebecca.

This is the photo I like the best and considering it for the front cover.

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