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When I first decided to self-publish my books I had no intention of doing every little thing myself. I planned on paying for editing and formatting, and buying my cover designs. I had a rude awakening when I discovered that living in Zimbabwe, as I was at the time, meant that I had no access to PayPal, who sanction that country, and from what I could see back then, that was the only way to pay.

I had page numbers, headers and footers, indents and lots of other fancy bits and pieces in my original manuscript and no clue as to what formatting even meant. Seeing other writer’s beautiful covers all over, my heart sank because I knew that I could never create such things. It was the most frustrating feeling in the world until I discovered a few free resources that meant I could do it all myself. None…

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November 7, 2014

Books in Art: Don Quixote in the Library

A Small Press Life: Books. Art. Writing. Life. Tea.

Don Quixote in the Library by Adolf Schrödter, 1834

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November 5, 2014

Waiting Waiting

These are the friends and lovers you need. The ones who will lift you up. They don’t judge, begrudge and constantly remind you of how lucky YOU are to have them. You just know you’re lucky. “The kind of person who brings out the best in you in you and makes you a better person.” Don’t ever take it for granted. Cherish them.

Think Positive, Be Positive