Monday, June 29, 2009

My book manuscript is back

for final edits. I need to make sure every instruction is clear, the descriptions flow, the introductions entice - my purpose is to unleash creativity in my reader, not to push my own onto her. Beaded Colorways is all about color and freeform beadweaving and I want to encourage the reader to follow her own path.

I love the way my editor, Julie Hollyday, designer, Geoff Raker and I are working as a team. Right now the book is in black and white, and in a rigid template - I am so excited to see how Geoff (and his team) pulls all of the elements: bead soups, color wheels, inspirational photos together into each page and brings the book to life!

Close up of my water glass - another hand blown piece my Aunt Carolyn gave me!

I'm off to edit, pull together final photos and diagrams - I will be hibernating for awhile, so please excuse me if we don't see much of each other.
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17 comments:

  1. joyceJune 29, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Cool! Great for you! I've always wanted to publish a book....one day........

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  2. UnknownJune 29, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    This is a wonderful event for you! How special you are to have a book published! Congratulations. I also just loved the pictorial love letter you posted for your hubby. You two are just gorgeous in your wedding photo and as a tenured couple today.

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  3. AnonymousJune 29, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    how exciting!!! is this your first book? i've always wanted to write a book (both fiction and non fiction) but have never managed to get down to writing. its all planned (on paper and in my head); i just need to get to the grips with writing. one day soon, i will :)

    yay for you to getting this far. keep us posted!

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  4. Sandy K.June 29, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    You are following a fabulous dream. How did you know who to approach to publish a book such as this? Good luck...and we'll be patient as we wait for your presence:).

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  5. Beverly Ash GilbertJune 29, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Kamana - This is my 2nd book! My first is Eye For Color which is a color wheel system that I self published with my dear friend Joie Moring.

    Sandy - I was approached 2 years ago by an Acquisitions Editor for North Light Books about writing a 'how-to' book on freeform beadweaving and how I work with color. It will come out in January 2010!

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  6. SarahJune 29, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    It must be great to be so close to the exciting moment when you see your work published! Good luck with the editing. You have made the task look rather attractive what with the dappled light and a lovely drink awaiting you!

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  7. DagmarJune 29, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Okay sink in deep.. Be well. And take good care of yourself please. I'm so exited about this book. It will be beautiful. I'll be thinking of you. Big hugs.

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  8. deb christensenJune 29, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    my bead soup and i can't wait for your new book...enjoy bringing it to life. and thank you for sharing your amazing talents with us.

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  9. kendaleeJune 29, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    So exciting! I like the look of it even in black and white so it's going to be gorgeous in colour! And I love that you are sitting there looking out at your lovely garden and enjoying your beautiful glass while you bring this dream to fruition... perfect. Happy hibernation!

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  10. Joann LoosJune 29, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    I can't wait for the book to come out! I love looking at your bead soups on your blog. I still haven't made it over to the quilt shop to get your color wheel yet....it's only a matter of time :D

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  11. Bead-MusedJune 30, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    Excitement! I'm looking forward to seeing it in glorious color!!

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  12. Mary-LaureJune 30, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    HOW EXCITING!!! I hope you'll keep us posted.

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  13. flyingbeaderJune 30, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Wonderful. I can't wait as I've committed myself to learn more about color so my beaded dolls can step out and become more colorful. Can't wait & I'm going to get my VISA out & order your first book.

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  14. KarenJune 30, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    Best wishes to you as you edit. I look forward to hearing about the completed book!
    And, your tribute to you husband below was so moving to read...he must have been thrilled!
    (we're coming up on ten this year, and I may borrow your idea! :) )

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  15. UnknownJuly 1, 2009 at 3:49 AM

    this is one very exciting project. enjoy the hibernation. enjoy the coming together of a dream. it inspires me to reach for mine...

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  16. SandyJuly 1, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    How exciting! I'll be waiting for it.

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  17. KerinJuly 11, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    This is so cool to get a glimpse of what is in store for me. the whole process is so much a mystery to me.

    I'm really looking forward to seeing this book and I'll catch you when you re-emerge!!!

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