Self-publishing | Writer’s Journey | Testimony
“Click: Publish” — And So It Began
Gain insights from my experiences in writing, publishing, and marketing my book.
I never imagined the rollercoaster ride that awaited me as a first-time published author. When I typed “The End” on my manuscript, I thought the hardest part was over. Little did I know, it was just the beginning.
Scarlet Ibis James — that’s the name I chose for my pen identity, an homage to my birthplace’s national bird and my family name. As I embarked on this independent publishing journey, I felt like that vibrant, determined bird, ready to take flight.
The learning curve was steep. I spent countless nights researching the intricacies of self-publishing, from formatting to cover design. My dining table transformed into a makeshift office with sticky notes and mushroom coffee-stained notebooks. The glow of my laptop screen and countless YouTube tutorials became my constant companions.
