When I was at the Declare Conference in August, I purchased a blog review from the literary agent in attendance, Jessie Kirkland. When I picked up my review from her, I expected some critiques, some advice, maybe a helpful tip or two. What I didn’t expect was a page of hand-written notes with ideas for eBooks, growing my platform and a conversation that would turn into a contract with her as my agent.
When Jessie first suggested I turn my Behind the Scenes series into an eBook, I doubted the idea. To be honest, I didn’t know if I would even continue to offer it. The first month was strong – women linked up beautiful stories, opening their hearts and blogs to share the real stories of real life, the kind of stories we forget actually happen in the midst of the Pinterest-perfect, edited versions of ourselves. And then, interest started to wane. Fewer women joined. Other link-ups were started, life continued, and I wondered if I should continue.
Every time I thought about announcing that I was done with the link-up, someone would post on Twitter that they had their post ready and couldn’t wait for Tuesday. New women would find the link up and want to join, or – if not join, interact in the comments.
So now….just over three months since that first idea was sparked at Declare, I have assembled this little eBook. In a few days it will be available free for all of you lovely readers who subscribe to my blog via email, a special little treat while I relaunch this site. In the meantime, will you join me in this space? Will you find a photo of your own & tell us the story, the one that happens behind the scenes? You – the brave ones who tell stories as naturally as breathing – you have created a little community here. And I’m grateful for you.
Edited to note: the inlinkz tool will be fixed for the next link up – you can still join this week, just click the link below! And I apologize for the funky formatting.
Also, sign up now to subscribe by email to receive a free copy of the eBook! Hopefully automatically, when you confirm your email. Fingers crossed.
How much does a blog review cost? I’ve never heard of those!
So very excited for you! So many times I have thought, “I really need to join you in Behind the Scenes”, but then life gets in the way & I can’t seem to find the time to sit & write. I have it perfectly planned out on my calendar but things come up & I’m in the middle of the road and at the end of the day I think, “where did the day go”. Hopefully soon, maybe a pick up of my calendar & the behind the scenes of what actually happens will be the first link up :-).
ahh life…amazing how it does that, right? can’t wait to have you join us, any time!
Woohoo! Looking forward to this ebook!
Thanks girl! Free for all email subscribers – if you’re one already you should have gotten an email…if you’re not…just sign up 😉
Love this! Love YOU. And lastly, LOVE your profile photo – captures everything gorgeous about you in one shot!
aw thanks Janelle! as my favorite photographer, that means so much 🙂
*smooch* thanks girl!
Oh I hope you do, Becky! I would l just love that 🙂
girl, 31 days was rough! i feel like I totally ran out of words when it was over!
can. not. wait. 🙂 we have things to catch up on!
Such sweet words, thank you!
So glad you linked up, Julie 🙂 I love when you join me here!
Kristin I hope so!
How exciting! Behind the Scenes is a favorite link up of mine, and it’s the one I’ve been steadily inspired to join. So thanks for that. Hoping I can meet you in real life one day. GSD team party?!
So exciting, Crystal!! I love seeing you chasing your dreams, it inspires me!! And I can’t wait to read your little ebook!!! Great things, my friend, great things are happening!!!
Crystal, how exciting for you! I love these behind the scenes links ups and can’t wait to read your ebook and see what you have planned for your site relaunch!
I love it, girl…so very proud of you. Thanks for doing community with me…I can’t wait until our next (in)RL chat and heart spill. You are beautiful, inside and out. Love you, friend! 🙂
Whaa? Gosh I am so stinkin’ proud of you. I think 31Days stole my BehindtheScenes-ness from me, so I will definitely be back next week. Also? Excited for your relaunch. Let me know if I can help in any way!
That is awesome!!!! So happy for you. I will link up at some point. It is a brilliant idea!
I’m so excited for you and I can’t wait to read your ebook! You. Are. Awesome. That is all. 🙂