This is so very relatable and echos what I have felt and I’m guessing a lot of other people here too: that sense of being called to be a writer from a very young age but being too terrified of the logistics (and perhaps too terrified about potential damage to the ego) to take the leap. It’s good to be here now, no matter how long it took.
Absolutely! Better late than never—and in good company, too!
I'm also convinced that the knowledge and experience I have now in many areas (marketing, copywriting, motherhood, travel, and my experience as a psychologist) will compound and make my next book something way better than what I could have written at 21.
I'm struggling to understand why you said “Lo que Berta no sabe” was launched mostly to crickets. I think you did great! Naturally your second child made it difficult to keep promoting the book because your priorities changed, but it sounds too unfair with yourself (and with us, your crickets hehe).
That's a very fair point. I meant that, outside of my existing followers, the book didn't have much impact, but you're right to point out that it doesn't acknowledge those of you who supported it. I apologize.
One more cricket here!! I was so obsessed about "Lo que Berta no sabe" that I wanted everyone around me to read it. It's a pity that it's not (yet?) translated. But this stack is a good way to share the same vibes with my English speaking friends. Love the initiative Marina!
Thanks, María! That’s the thing about the book: most of those who read it really liked it. And that’s great, but it also makes me feel even worse about not marketing it properly.
I'm so glad my English adventure excites you! Thanks so much for sharing the vibes!
P.S. The name "crickets" is starting to grow on me.
Hi stranger! I read this note few days ago, and I wanted to leave a comment, I'm not very good writing in english but well... I'll try.
It's very insteresting your story and I connected with it so much. Although I'm a pro musician, my dream always was recording my music and be a singer-songwriter... But here I am, teaching and working on gigs playing music that is not mine.
But I started... Early this year just released my first album (EP format) with some songs I wrote loooong ago, I need to release this material not only for it seeing the world, but to create new things!
This journey just started, and I'm still struggling with my time between my work (you know, money is a need), and promoting my creative work.
This is so very relatable and echos what I have felt and I’m guessing a lot of other people here too: that sense of being called to be a writer from a very young age but being too terrified of the logistics (and perhaps too terrified about potential damage to the ego) to take the leap. It’s good to be here now, no matter how long it took.
Absolutely! Better late than never—and in good company, too!
I'm also convinced that the knowledge and experience I have now in many areas (marketing, copywriting, motherhood, travel, and my experience as a psychologist) will compound and make my next book something way better than what I could have written at 21.
I'm struggling to understand why you said “Lo que Berta no sabe” was launched mostly to crickets. I think you did great! Naturally your second child made it difficult to keep promoting the book because your priorities changed, but it sounds too unfair with yourself (and with us, your crickets hehe).
Hey Angela!
That's a very fair point. I meant that, outside of my existing followers, the book didn't have much impact, but you're right to point out that it doesn't acknowledge those of you who supported it. I apologize.
Thanks for reading and noticing the details!
One more cricket here!! I was so obsessed about "Lo que Berta no sabe" that I wanted everyone around me to read it. It's a pity that it's not (yet?) translated. But this stack is a good way to share the same vibes with my English speaking friends. Love the initiative Marina!
Thanks, María! That’s the thing about the book: most of those who read it really liked it. And that’s great, but it also makes me feel even worse about not marketing it properly.
I'm so glad my English adventure excites you! Thanks so much for sharing the vibes!
P.S. The name "crickets" is starting to grow on me.
Hi stranger! I read this note few days ago, and I wanted to leave a comment, I'm not very good writing in english but well... I'll try.
It's very insteresting your story and I connected with it so much. Although I'm a pro musician, my dream always was recording my music and be a singer-songwriter... But here I am, teaching and working on gigs playing music that is not mine.
But I started... Early this year just released my first album (EP format) with some songs I wrote loooong ago, I need to release this material not only for it seeing the world, but to create new things!
This journey just started, and I'm still struggling with my time between my work (you know, money is a need), and promoting my creative work.