So, sometimes it is necessary to retitle and repackage an author's book. I'd love to tell you it's because the publishers get in a redecorating mood. But that ain't it.
Usually it happens when the message is good but the sales aren't.
Which is the case of my motherhood book, "The Bathtub is Overflowing But I Feel Drained."
The problem is the cover and maybe even the title makes people think it's a message just for mommies with little people. In reality, it's a book for all moms with kids of all ages.
And it's not a parenting book. It's a gut honest look at motherhood and the vast range of stressful emotions a mom can venture through while loving and raising her kids.
But I'm thinking it would not work to retitle the book, "A gut honest look at motherhood and the vast range of stressful emotions a mom can venture through while loving and raising her kids."
Hmmmm....
What to do, what to do.
I know! I know! Ask my bloggy friends. They are so smart. They are so witty. They are so creative. And they have them some opinions too! PERFECTO!!!
The publisher wants to not only redecorate my book and give it an upfitted cover- they also want me to do a DVD teaching series and Bible study. In other words- I BETTER GET THE NEW TITLE RIGHT!
So, I've had this title rattling around and bumping into the few brain cells I have left after my bird stress from earlier this week. Here it is:
"Am I Messing Up My Kids?... encouragement past this and other stressful questions moms ponder"
So, what do you think?
Leave a comment today and you'll have the chance to win 2 copies of my existing book, "The Bathtub is Overflowing But I Feel Drained." One for you and one for a friend!
Both the winner of today's books and yesterday's books will be announced tomorrow.
Usually it happens when the message is good but the sales aren't.
Which is the case of my motherhood book, "The Bathtub is Overflowing But I Feel Drained."
The problem is the cover and maybe even the title makes people think it's a message just for mommies with little people. In reality, it's a book for all moms with kids of all ages.
And it's not a parenting book. It's a gut honest look at motherhood and the vast range of stressful emotions a mom can venture through while loving and raising her kids.
But I'm thinking it would not work to retitle the book, "A gut honest look at motherhood and the vast range of stressful emotions a mom can venture through while loving and raising her kids."
Hmmmm....
What to do, what to do.
I know! I know! Ask my bloggy friends. They are so smart. They are so witty. They are so creative. And they have them some opinions too! PERFECTO!!!
The publisher wants to not only redecorate my book and give it an upfitted cover- they also want me to do a DVD teaching series and Bible study. In other words- I BETTER GET THE NEW TITLE RIGHT!
So, I've had this title rattling around and bumping into the few brain cells I have left after my bird stress from earlier this week. Here it is:
"Am I Messing Up My Kids?... encouragement past this and other stressful questions moms ponder"
So, what do you think?
Leave a comment today and you'll have the chance to win 2 copies of my existing book, "The Bathtub is Overflowing But I Feel Drained." One for you and one for a friend!
Both the winner of today's books and yesterday's books will be announced tomorrow.
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