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Over the past week, I've been photographing friends and combing through my archives for favourite portraits for my book. At one point a couple of days ago, I had all of them pulled up on my computer screen. I couldn't stop looking at them -- such wonderful faces.
The more I work on the book, the more excited I get about its premise. But also, while I continue to be convinced the idea behind the book is so sound, sometimes I freak out about whether I can do it justice.
My deadline to turn in the final manuscript for the book is in five weeks. Just typing those words made my hair stand on end -- there's still so much work to be done. So I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to post a little less often over the next few weeks, so I can really buckle down and get this manuscript finished.
I really want to make this book worth your patience.
Song: Hideaway by The Weepies
Image: outtake from a possible new concept for the book cover. Photographed with Nikon D300, 60mm macro lens and Kodak Duaflex.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 12:00AM
Reader Comments (8)
I am so excited for you Karen! xo
Take your time. :) We'll be here, whether you're posting daily or rarely. Can't wait to see the book!
Go for it! Cheering you on.
...you should consider having a guest-blogger or two to take the reigns for a day and free up some of your time. ;-)
Josh -- that is a STELLAR idea. Stay tuned.
K.
This is so excited thank you for sharing your experience. Supporting you is a pleasure.
Congratulations, Karen. I'm in envy of how you've written about the book while you've written IT. We did our book, www.fromheartachetohope.org in nine months and I actually wrote it in five weeks. I produced it, but I did not design or photograph it. I couldn't see the forest through the trees to write about it while I was doing it. Very smart of you, dear.
We're all applauding your efforts, Karen. So excited for you!! :)