Category: An Author’s Journey
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I Have a Proof Copy…Now What?
If you read this post on ordering a proof copy, you’ll know I recently got my copy of The Hidden Haven. The question is: What do I do with my proof copy? I’m going to give you a rundown of what I like to do with my proof copies: Read it multiple times I like…
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The “Lemon” in my Launch
When life gives you lemons…make lemonade. I’ve seen this saying on countless tea towels, stickers, signs, posters, clothes, and advertisements. Sometimes life likes to chuck lemons at us. Your best friend isn’t able to make it to your party. It rains on the day of your youth group firepit night. Your deadline is closer than…
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A Talk with the Designer
Some of you may know of my first novella, Tales from Bethlehem. This little story was a project for Christmas in 2023. I remember opening Canva, starting a template draft of a book cover and then staring at the blank page. Well, here goes nothing. With several unsuccessful attempts, I gave up on designing the…
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ISBNs, Covers, and Proof Copies
Phew! I didn’t realize there was so much work that goes into getting a proof copy ordered! A week ago, I made an account for myself on Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing. I created a new manuscript and began filling out the details. Some of the questions were easy. For example: cream paper or white? Hardcover…
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Welcome!
Hey there, welcome to The Lavender Dawn. Ella Quill here. Let me tell you a bit more about myself and this site. I am a young Christian author. I love the color blue (dusty aqua if we’re being specific 😉 ), snuggling with my pet rabbit, singing Christian theatre songs (Sight and Sound Theatres, anyone?),…