This is awesome - really inspiring and informative. Since you asked for questions, I'd love to hear what you've learned about marketing your writing too. Have you sorted out ways to keep your work in front of people that don't feel miserable or fake?
" I wanted to do a good job self-publishing, so I spent two years researching the market and learned a ton before launching the book."
Can you tell us more about the self-publishing route? Understanding it's two years of learning (!) and probably not easy to summarize--I'd be happy to pay for a full-on course about this topic!
I found your writing several years ago through an article in one of the British papers about Vanessa, who was hiking the PCT for the first time. I devoured all of your blog and have both your books. I read a wide variety of literature but have never encountered anyone else who combines your honesty, ability to entertain and the way you open a window to experiences so different from my own. You have a unique gift and I’m glad you’ve found a way to use it to help support yourself financially, but if there were any justice, you’d be right at the top of the best seller lists. I’m curious about whether your current need for Alaska is tied to your childhood experiences there, or if you would still have been drawn there for this phase of your life even if you had grown up in Florida or Texas?
All of this is so helpful, and of course, beautifully written! I never thought about the fact that you can make more money self-publishing then with a book deal, but it totally makes sense. Kudos for all your success!
This is awesome - really inspiring and informative. Since you asked for questions, I'd love to hear what you've learned about marketing your writing too. Have you sorted out ways to keep your work in front of people that don't feel miserable or fake?
Hi Carrot, friend of Tim's here—also really enjoyed this post! Would love to read any future writing about your process.
" I wanted to do a good job self-publishing, so I spent two years researching the market and learned a ton before launching the book."
Can you tell us more about the self-publishing route? Understanding it's two years of learning (!) and probably not easy to summarize--I'd be happy to pay for a full-on course about this topic!
I found your writing several years ago through an article in one of the British papers about Vanessa, who was hiking the PCT for the first time. I devoured all of your blog and have both your books. I read a wide variety of literature but have never encountered anyone else who combines your honesty, ability to entertain and the way you open a window to experiences so different from my own. You have a unique gift and I’m glad you’ve found a way to use it to help support yourself financially, but if there were any justice, you’d be right at the top of the best seller lists. I’m curious about whether your current need for Alaska is tied to your childhood experiences there, or if you would still have been drawn there for this phase of your life even if you had grown up in Florida or Texas?
Just wanted to say that your writing is absolutely beautiful, and I've loved both of your books.
All of this is so helpful, and of course, beautifully written! I never thought about the fact that you can make more money self-publishing then with a book deal, but it totally makes sense. Kudos for all your success!
eagerly anticipating Bets&Jane- and what handle bars are you running on your bike?