getting published - Michele Gierck

Collaboration

Posted on September 23, 2014October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

Writing may be a solitary experience, but bringing a book to life depends on a team of collaborators. And fortunately, the publisher of my next non-fiction book has an exceptional team. And not just with books, but with life in general, a good crew of collaborators, or friends, make all the difference in life. Text and image copyright Michele Gierck Michele's other blog: www.michelemuses.wordpress.com

A Budding Project

Posted on August 30, 2014October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

Most things that bloom, regardless of being a flower, or an artistic work start off as a small bud. And I'm hoping that the manuscript just forwarded to my publisher, a budding project, will bloom fully and vibrantly, delighting many readers. Photo: A bush Pea - Michele's garden - one of the first spring buds, 2014 If you love flowers or nature, feel free to check out Michele's other blog: www.michelemuses.wordpress.com

Time to Celebrate

Posted on July 31, 2014October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

It's certainly time to celebrate now that the contract for my next non-fiction book has been signed with an excellent Australian publisher. More details soon. For now, it's on with the editing. Image: Honeyeater at Bird Billabong, near Mary River, on the way to Kakadu National Park, The Northern Territory, Australia Michele's website: www.michelegierck.com.au What inspires Michele? Check out her other blog to find out - www.michelemuses.wordpress.com Text and image copyright Michele Gierck

Pursuing An Idea

Posted on February 5, 2014October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

Creativity is a fascinating process. Critical to it, and I'm speaking from a writer's perspective, is the capacity and determination to pursue an idea - be it fashionable or not. And to believe in it. Relentlessly. It was like that with my first book, published in 2006. And so it is with the current two! Image: Baby and Mother Tern, Lord Howe Island, Australia Text and Image copyright Michele Gierck www.michelegierck.com.au

Patience

Posted on October 31, 2013October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

Wildlife photography and getting your book published have their commonalities. Both require patience. Waiting and hoping. Wondering. What will happen? Waiting some more. Then finally, finally, often when you've almost given up, that magical moment arrives-- like this honeyeaster pecking at the eucaplyptus silver princess. Or an equally delightful agent's call. As always, I wait in hope. Text and image copyright Michele Gierck www.michelegierck.com.au