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less than a minute ago @makeandtakes Yay, thats awesome! #crafterminds

less than a minute ago @kate_mckean Thanks again for coming, @kate_mckean! You rock! #crafterminds less than a minute ago Good topic!! RT @graphicsfairy: RT @crafterminds: Next week were talking about Your 2012 goals for blogging! #crafterminds about 1 minute ago RT @crafterminds: Next week were talking about Your 2012 goals for blogging! #crafterminds about 1 minute ago Thanks for listening to all the craft book info, twitter! It was fun! #crafterminds about 1 minute ago RT @crafterminds: Next week we're talking about Your 2012 goals for blogging! #crafterminds about 1 minute ago RT @makeandtakes: I was lucky in that my publisher kept me involved with the whole process, start to finish. Not always true #crafterminds about 1 minute ago Next week we're talking about Your 2012 goals for blogging! #crafterminds about 2 minutes ago @EmbellishedNest I was lucky in that my publisher kept me involved with the whole process, start to finish. Not always true #crafterminds about 2 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Well be back at 8pm tonight chatting about this topic again if you missed it this time around! #crafterminds about 2 minutes ago @EmbellishedNest And then some. I am so proud with how it turned out. Love the photography, style, colors, all of it! :) #crafterminds about 2 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: RT @crafterminds: We'll be back at 8pm tonight chatting about this topic again if you missed it this time around! #crafterminds about 2 minutes ago If you enjoyed the chat & want to join next week, set an alarm on your phone or email client! 4pm eastern #crafterminds about 2 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: @EmbellishedNest @crafterminds I suggest

this article...tells u the ins and outs! http://t.co/6rIHBFZH #crafterminds about 3 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: We'll be back at 8pm tonight chatting about this topic again if you missed it this time around! #crafterminds about 3 minutes ago @makeandtakes And did you achieve the look you were going for? #crafterminds about 3 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: (But if you dont earn back the advance, you dont owe the publisher money.) #crafterminds about 3 minutes ago We'll be back at 8pm tonight chatting about this topic again if you missed it this time around! #crafterminds about 3 minutes ago Editors actually like seeing comparable titles to see how well they performed $$$ and their overall focus! #crafterminds about 3 minutes ago Interesting and well-spent hour -- thank you, all! #crafterminds about 3 minutes ago RT @craftyeditor: I did an interview awhile ago on @sewmamasew http://t.co/9WXTY6aN #crafterminds about 4 minutes ago RT @craftyeditor: I did an interview awhile ago on @sewmamasew http://t.co/s5rvePOe #crafterminds about 4 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: You earn royalties AFTER you pay back the advance. It is an advance against future earnings. #crafterminds about 4 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Almost time to wrap up! Thanks to @makeandtakes and @kate_mckean for giving us tons of insight! #crafterminds about 4 minutes ago @EmbellishedNest @makeandtakes (But if you don't earn back the advance, you don't owe the publisher money.) #crafterminds about 4 minutes ago Thanks, too, to @craftyeditor and @ilovetocreate #crafterminds about 4 minutes ago I did an interview awhile ago on @sewmamasew http://t.co/9WXTY6aN #crafterminds

about 4 minutes ago RT @craftyeditor: @kate_mckean Agreed. I am not a big fan of powerpoint proposals. #crafterminds about 4 minutes ago @EmbellishedNest @makeandtakes You earn royalties AFTER you pay back the advance. It is an advance against future earnings. #crafterminds about 4 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: @EmbellishedNest Then after that's paid off with books sold, you get "royalties", a % of the book sales for the life of book #crafterminds about 4 minutes ago RT @styrocrafts: many authors spend a lot of time for little return. Know your goals -- will a book help to reach them? #crafterminds about 5 minutes ago THIS. RT @modpodgerocks Talk to several other authors before tackling a book so that you know what you are getting into. #crafterminds about 5 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @modpodgerocks: Talk to several other authors before tackling a book so that you know what you are getting into. #crafterminds about 5 minutes ago Almost time to wrap up! Thanks to @makeandtakes and @kate_mckean for giving us tons of insight! #crafterminds about 5 minutes ago @iLoveToCreate Absolutely. I shared a few different books in my proposal to help them get a feel of my vision. #crafterminds about 5 minutes ago I've known many authors who spend a lot of time for little return. Know your goals and will a book help to reach them. #crafterminds about 5 minutes ago @kate_mckean Agreed. I am not a big fan of powerpoint proposals. #crafterminds about 5 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Before you write a craft book, READ other craft books! You'll learn what works and doesn't, what you like and don't. #crafterminds about 6 minutes ago I know several people who do proposals without doing one project and got their first book that way. #crafterminds about 6 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Talk to several other authors before tackling

a book so that you know what you are getting into. #crafterminds about 6 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: Most publishers start you out with an advance, some $ amount to get you started... #crafterminds about 6 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: A lot of ppl think a book is the Holy Grail . . .but its not an easy process, not for everyone. #crafterminds about 6 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Find books u admire and want ur book to look like! can get insight, pattern chapters/content off those! #crafterminds about 6 minutes ago @makeandtakes @EmbellishedNest I got an advance and will get a royalty. #crafterminds about 6 minutes ago @EmbellishedNest Then after that's paid off with books sold, you get "royalties", a % of the book sales for the life of book #crafterminds about 6 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: A lot of ppl think a book is the Holy Grail . . .but its not an easy process, not for everyone. #crafterminds about 7 minutes ago Talk to several other authors before tackling a book so that you know what you are getting into. #crafterminds about 7 minutes ago So true! RT @modpodgerocks: A lot of ppl think a book is the Holy Grail . . .but its not an easy process, not for everyone. #crafterminds about 7 minutes ago @johnmknight No visual ones, I don't think a lot of people show off their proposals (for secrecy or privacy). #crafterminds about 7 minutes ago @kpwerker Hi Kim!! So good to see your tweet. :) #crafterminds about 7 minutes ago @EmbellishedNest Most publishers start you out with an advance, some $ amount to get you started... #crafterminds about 7 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: Tip: when looking for literary agent, find 1 that "gets" u. has kids 4 a kids craft book or at least crafts #crafterminds about 7 minutes ago A lot of ppl think a book is the Holy Grail . . .but it's not an easy

process, not for everyone. #crafterminds about 7 minutes ago @iLoveToCreate @crafterminds Thanks for sharing #crafterminds about 7 minutes ago RT @craftyeditor: Be careful w/ project count. Protect the value of your content and be sure it matches up with your $ return #crafterminds about 7 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: You have to show a sample tutorial in a craft book. Might be hard on Powerpoint slides. #crafterminds about 8 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Before you write a craft book, READ other craft books! You'll learn what works and doesn't, what you like and don't. #crafterminds about 8 minutes ago Find books you admire and want your book to look like! You can get insight/even pattern chapters/content off those! #crafterminds about 8 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @craftyeditor: Be careful with project count tho. Protect value of your content & be sure it matches up with ur $ return. #crafterminds about 8 minutes ago Eep! I'm missed most of the #crafterminds chat about books today. : ( about 8 minutes ago Tip: when looking for a literary agent, find one that "gets" you. One who has kids for a kids craft book or at least crafts #crafterminds about 8 minutes ago RT @craftyeditor: Be careful with project count tho. Protect value of your content & be sure it matches up with ur $ return. #crafterminds about 8 minutes ago @crafterminds You do - time management, project mgmt - and promotion! #crafterminds about 8 minutes ago @EmbellishedNest @crafterminds I suggest this article...tells u the ins and outs! http://t.co/6rIHBFZH #crafterminds about 9 minutes ago Be careful with that project count though. Protect the value of your content and be sure it matches up with your $ return. #crafterminds about 9 minutes ago @crafterminds You have to show a sample tutorial in a craft book.

Might be hard on Powerpoint slides. #crafterminds about 9 minutes ago @makeandtakes For every book sold do you get a percent of the profit? #crafterminds about 9 minutes ago RT @crafterminds Today we're talking about Blog to Book! Our guest is Marie LeBaron (@makeandtakes) from http://t.co/jGBwnndF #crafterminds about 9 minutes ago It sounds like you have to be good at everything to publish a book!! #crafterminds about 9 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Im noticing higher project counts in craft books these days. 25 used to be norm, but Im seeing 40+ more often #crafterminds about 10 minutes ago @crafterminds Book trailers are just another medium to get the word out and excite your fans and soon-to-be fans! #crafterminds about 10 minutes ago @modpodgerocks Yes, I have one or two in the book that have been tweaked from the blog too. #crafterminds about 10 minutes ago @crafterminds I haven't submitted a craft proposal in powerpoint. I fear the space is too small to get all the info in. #crafterminds about 10 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: noticing higher project counts in craft books these days. 25 used to be normal, but 40+ more often now. #crafterminds about 10 minutes ago RT @craftyeditor: Talk to other authors who publish in your category as well. Each publishing genre works a little differently #crafterminds about 10 minutes ago I'm noticing higher project counts in craft books these days. 25 used to be normal, but I'm seeing 40+ more often now. #crafterminds about 11 minutes ago @makeandtakes Talk to other authors who publish in your category as well. Each publishing genre works a little differently. #crafterminds about 11 minutes ago @makeandtakes: @crafterminds @kate_mckean I did all new crafts too - tho some were based on blog projects #crafterminds

about 11 minutes ago This topic is a good one today @crafterminds. Very informative could go longer than an hour! #crafterminds about 11 minutes ago @kate_mckean do the publishers you work with like the powerpoint format? #crafterminds about 12 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: I suggest doing your proposal in a nice powerpoint or keynote presentation. Has a nice look and flow! #crafterminds about 12 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: @crafterminds @kate_mckean My whole book is brand new content,50 all new crafts. Its the best way to sell it #crafterminds about 12 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: @crafterminds Every craft book is different re: $$$. There's no set first-timer deal. (But hint: it won't buy you a house.) #crafterminds about 12 minutes ago @crafterminds So far so good. It's only been out a week, but I've already felt tons of support. People wanting to buy for xmas #crafterminds about 12 minutes ago This place inspires great things RT @crafterminds: Woot woot! :) RT @makeandtakes: @todayshandmade Yay for PNW bloggers! #crafterminds about 13 minutes ago @crafterminds @kate_mckean My whole book is brand new content, 50 all new crafts. It's the best way to sell it #crafterminds about 13 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: I suggest doing your proposal in a nice powerpoint or keynote presentation. Has a nice look and flow! #crafterminds about 13 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Every craft book is different re: $$$. Theres no set first-timer deal. (But hint: it wont buy you a house.) #crafterminds about 13 minutes ago @makeandtakes how have your readers responded to your book? #crafterminds about 13 minutes ago I suggest doing your proposal in a nice powerpoint or keynote presentation. Has a nice look and flow! #crafterminds about 14 minutes ago @crafterminds Every craft book is different re: $$$. There's no set

first-timer deal. (But hint: it won't buy you a house.) #crafterminds about 14 minutes ago @crafterminds If you have an agent (tho I didn't), they help you get the best deal, making sure you don't sign over your life #crafterminds about 14 minutes ago RT @EmbellishedNest: Ive seen some really great trailers that have gotten me to buy, others have turned me off! #crafterminds about 14 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: My publisher came back with a pretty good deal in my eyes, but I still had a lawyer look over the details #crafterminds about 14 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: ur craft book cant be a print out of ur blogs greatest hits. Unify theme, edit for a book, create new stuff! #crafterminds about 15 minutes ago @crafterminds @iLoveToCreate I've seen some really great trailers that have gotten me to buy, others have turned me off! #crafterminds about 15 minutes ago @kate_mckean Is there a range of $ that a first-time author can expect to make if she gets a book deal? #crafterminds about 15 minutes ago @crafterminds My publisher came back with a pretty good deal in my eyes, but I still had a lawyer look over the details #crafterminds about 15 minutes ago We are a great punch Thanks so much RT Woot woot! :) @makeandtakes: @todayshandmade Yay for PNW bloggers! #crafterminds about 16 minutes ago Your craft book can't be a print out of your blog's greatest hits. Unify theme, edit for a book (not blog) & create new stuff! #crafterminds about 16 minutes ago @kate_mckean What do the most successful book proposals look like? #crafterminds about 16 minutes ago @kate_mckean Yes. There are a lot out there. I had to read them to find out what I could do different to sell to the publisher #crafterminds about 17 minutes ago @EmbellishedNest Hi There. I saw your Tweet and hopped over here. Thanks for the accidental reminder. How is your day going? #crafterminds

about 17 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Before u write a craft book, READ other craft books! Youll learn what works and doesnt, what u like and dont. #crafterminds about 17 minutes ago @makeandtakes how did you hammer out your deal with your publisher? #crafterminds about 17 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Hi #crafterminds ! I'm a literary agent who does craft books. I'll try and answer some questions for you! about 17 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Anyone thinking of diving into a book proposal? @sisterdiane's podcast recommended http://t.co/NUyihBLL #crafterminds about 17 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Before you write a craft book, READ other craft books! You'll learn what works and doesn't, what you like and don't. #crafterminds about 17 minutes ago @iLoveToCreate I have noticed the trend of book trailers! Interesting, isn't it? #crafterminds about 17 minutes ago Before you write a craft book, READ other craft books! You'll learn what works and doesn't, what you like and don't. #crafterminds about 18 minutes ago @mk_carroll It's great too to do it through independent craft and bookstores too, who may have more loyal fan base! #crafterminds about 18 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Youre responsible for your trailer. If youre trying to get a deal, great to throw in for mrktng support. #crafterminds about 18 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: @crafterminds Keeping up with the blog was tricky. I took on guests to help and was still crafting anyway with the kids #crafterminds about 19 minutes ago @condoblues You're responsible for your trailer. If you're trying to get a deal, great to throw in for mrktng support. #crafterminds about 19 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: Sign up for my newsletter, it comes with my free ebook http://t.co/suXiV5Ez Maybe it will help give u ideas #crafterminds about 19 minutes ago Anyone have any more questions about writing a craft book?

#crafterminds about 19 minutes ago Woot woot! :) RT @makeandtakes: @todayshandmade Yay for PNW bloggers! #crafterminds about 20 minutes ago Thanks, Everyone. Great info, as always! Gotta run. #crafterminds about 20 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: Sign up for my newsletter, it comes with my free ebook http://t.co/O9jlPdBI Maybe it will help give u ideas #crafterminds about 20 minutes ago @todayshandmade Yay for PNW bloggers! #crafterminds about 20 minutes ago Anyone thinking of diving into a book proposal now? Again, @sisterdiane's podcast highly recommended http://t.co/SXsicbCA #crafterminds about 20 minutes ago Popping out - will be back later to read through. Great conversations happening today! #crafterminds about 20 minutes ago @muralmaker1 Sign up for my newsletter, it comes with my free ebook http://t.co/Ajc34i7y Maybe it will help give you ideas #crafterminds about 20 minutes ago Hi @makeandtakes waving from down the road in Tacoma Today. #crafterminds great advice being dished out. Thank you about 21 minutes ago If you are working on a book, set aside x-hours a day to work on it. Turn off social media and get to work! #crafterminds about 21 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Don't forget to do a book trailer to promote on youtube/vimeo! #crafterminds about 21 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: @crafterminds How I got in touch with publishers was from going to blog/craft conferences. I took their biz cards and emailed! #crafterminds about 21 minutes ago Welcome! @todayshandmade #crafterminds about 22 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Here's anarticle on How to Write a proposal from @craftychica! Very well thought out and insightful! #crafterminds http://t.co/6rIHBFZH

about 22 minutes ago RT @mk_carroll: If u are pitching to a publisher, check out submission guidelines FIRST. Dont waste their time and yours. #crafterminds about 22 minutes ago @iLoveToCreate Did you create your own book trailer or did publisher help you with it? #crafterminds about 22 minutes ago I still need to do this!! RT @iLoveToCreate: Don't forget to do a book trailer to promote on youtube/vimeo! #crafterminds about 22 minutes ago RT @mk_carroll: If you are pitching to a publisher, check out their submission guidelines FIRST. Don't waste their time and yours. #crafterminds about 22 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: How I got in touch w/ publishers was from going to blog/craft conferences. I took biz cards and emailed! #crafterminds about 22 minutes ago @makeandtakes Thanks. We'll see . . . not sure I'm ready for it yet. #crafterminds about 22 minutes ago If you are pitching to a publisher, check out their submission guidelines FIRST. Don't waste their time and yours. #crafterminds about 22 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Fact: it is as hard to make a living writing craft books as it is selling items in your Etsy shop. Maybe even harder. #crafterminds about 22 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: How to Write a proposal from @craftychica! Very well thought out and insightful! http://t.co/HBu6jZw0 #crafterminds about 23 minutes ago So excited I didn't miss #crafterminds I do have some catching up to do.

about 23 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Dont forget to do a book trailer to promote on youtube/vimeo! #crafterminds about 23 minutes ago Here's anarticle on How to Write a proposal from @craftychica! Very well thought out and insightful! #crafterminds http://t.co/6rIHBFZH about 23 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @makeandtakes: For my project ideas in

the book, I went with holidays, easy for me to think up, following calendar months #crafterminds about 23 minutes ago @markmontano - if you're around, we're talking about writing books! #crafterminds about 23 minutes ago @muralmaker1 @makeandtakes I'm thinking about an ebook or ecourse as well. #crafterminds about 23 minutes ago @muralmaker1 Do it. It will only help you go through the process. Have people help you edit your writing, friends and family #crafterminds about 23 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: How I got in touch with publishers was from going to blog/craft conferences. took biz cards and emailed! #crafterminds about 23 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Dont forget to do a book trailer to promote on youtube/vimeo! #crafterminds about 23 minutes ago RT @mk_carroll: #crafterminds CraftyPod #77: Publishing a Craft Book, with Christina Loff and @Kate_McKean http://t.co/RREvytkT via @AddThis about 24 minutes ago @crafterminds How I got in touch with publishers was from going to blog/craft conferences. I took their biz cards and emailed! #crafterminds about 24 minutes ago Don't forget to do a book trailer to promote on youtube/vimeo! #crafterminds about 24 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: @crafterminds Every publisher specializes in a diff area or type of book..sewing & quilting are big right now #crafterminds about 25 minutes ago #crafterminds CraftyPod #77: Publishing a Craft Book, with Christina Loff and @Kate_McKean http://t.co/RREvytkT via @AddThis about 25 minutes ago @makeandtakes what else can you tell us about the process of writing a book? #crafterminds about 25 minutes ago @crafterminds Keeping up with the blog was tricky. I took on guests to help and was still crafting anyway with the kids #crafterminds

about 25 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: I think it helps to narrow your parameters when putting a proposal together, like Marie did with the seasonal focus! #crafterminds about 25 minutes ago @makeandtakes but I'm thinking ebook. Too scared to try publishers for a while #crafterminds about 26 minutes ago @crafterminds Every publisher specializes in a different area or type of book, but sewing and quilting are big right now. #crafterminds about 26 minutes ago @makeandtakes I had holidays in mind too for paint projects but wasn't sure about the calendar thing - deadlines. #crafterminds about 26 minutes ago I think it helps to narrow your parameters when putting a proposal

: If youre going to CHA, most of the publishers are there to meet with! Have your proposal in hand! #crafterminds about 26 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: For my project ideas in the book, I went with

attainable schedule UP FRONT. If you are unrealistic, you will miss deadlines. #crafterminds about 26 minutes ago @iLoveToCreate right - good to network with the stores that can sell your book. Show them how it could benefit them too! #crafterminds about 27 minutes ago @makeandtakes Would you ever publish a book again? Was it a good experience for you? #crafterminds about 27 minutes ago @crafterminds For my project ideas in the book, I went with holidays, easy for me to think up, following calendar months #crafterminds about 27 minutes ago @makeandtakes does writing a book take away from the time you have to spend on your blog? #crafterminds about 27 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @iLoveToCreate: You could teach

workshops on a great simple project in the book. Maybe fun signing/craft workshop in one! #crafterminds about 27 minutes ago @makeandtakes That makes sense! I guess timing would be important, particularly for seasonal content. #crafterminds about 27 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: You could teach workshops on a great

book once its pubbed? How do you feel about teaching, doing workshops? #crafterminds about 28 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: teaching, speaking, teleseminars, radio shows after book pub #crafterminds about 28 minutes ago RT @RebeccaEParsons: teaching, speaking, teleseminars, radio shows after book pub #crafterminds about 28 minutes ago @mk_carroll You could teach workshops on a great simple project in the book. Maybe fun signing/craft workshop in one! #crafterminds about 28 minutes ago The Getting Loopy podcast by @Hooked4Life has v. good interviews with crochet book authors, good tips. #crafterminds about 28 minutes ago teaching, speaking, teleseminars, radio shows after book pub #crafterminds about 28 minutes ago RT @mk_carroll: Think about marketing. You'll have to promote the book when it's done! #crafterminds about 28 minutes ago @graphicsfairy We were hoping to get it out and ready to sell for

well designed proposal go a LOOOOONG way with selling a craft book. #crafterminds about 28 minutes ago @makeandtakes I feel the same. I wanted to cry sometimes. #crafterminds

about 29 minutes ago @kate_mckean Do publishers have a specific thing they're looking for right now? #crafterminds about 29 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: If youre going to CHA, most of the publishers are there to meet with! Have your proposal in hand! #crafterminds about 29 minutes ago @modpodgerocks I know, it was crazy. And I was selling a house & moving at the same time. Not sure how I made it. It's a blur #crafterminds about 29 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: At CHA, most of the publishers are there to meet with! Have your proposal in hand and on disk/flashdrive! #crafterminds about 29 minutes ago @makeandtakes - when you created your outline, how did you come up with your project ideas? #crafterminds about 29 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @makeandtakes: marketing, even with a publisher to help, is a lot on the authors shoulders. This is where a blog helps :) #crafterminds about 30 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @iLoveToCreate: If ur going to CHA, publishers are there to meet with! Have your proposal in hand and on disk/flashdrive! #crafterminds about 30 minutes ago @EmbellishedNest Her entire income is based on teaching and writing books. :D #crafterminds about 30 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: If you're going to CHA, most of the publishers are there to meet with! Have your proposal in hand and on disk/flashdrive! #crafterminds about 30 minutes ago RT @mk_carroll: What can you do with the book once its pubbed? How do you feel about teaching, doing workshops? #crafterminds about 30 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: If you're going to CHA, most of the publishers are there to meet with! Have your proposal in hand and on disk/flashdrive! #crafterminds about 30 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: marketing, even with a publisher to help, is a lot on the authors shoulders. This is where a blog helps :) #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago @makeandtakes Thanks for sharing that! #crafterminds about 30 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: If ur going to CHA, publishers are there to meet with! Have your proposal in hand and on disk/flashdrive! #crafterminds about 30 minutes ago @modpodgerocks What gets her to write the next one? #crafterminds about 30 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: @crafterminds Start with a clear, attainable schedule UP FRONT. If you are unrealistic, you will miss deadlines. #crafterminds about 31 minutes ago What can you do with the book once it's pubbed? How do you feel about teaching, doing workshops? #crafterminds about 31 minutes ago @mk_carroll Yes, marketing, even with a publisher to help, is a lot on the author's shoulders. This is where a blog helps :) #crafterminds about 31 minutes ago If you're going to CHA, most of the publishers are there to meet with! Have your proposal in hand and on disk/flashdrive! #crafterminds about 31 minutes ago @crafterminds HELLLOOOOOO! #crafterminds about 31 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: @graphicsfairy I wrote my book, start to finish for the first draft, in 4 months. Not too bad. #crafterminds about 31 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: @graphicsfairy I wrote my book, start to finish for the first draft, in 4 months. Not too bad. #crafterminds about 31 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: The whole process from pitch to a publisher to printed book in my hand took one year exactly! #crafterminds about 31 minutes ago @makeandtakes @graphicsfairy That is fast Marie! I had to have my deadline extended :D #crafterminds about 31 minutes ago YEP! RT @RebeccaEParsons: you need a multi-pronged approach to earn a living blogging, incl e-books, ads, reviews, et. #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @modpodgerocks: Start with a clear, attainable schedule UP FRONT. If you are unrealistic, you will miss deadlines. #crafterminds about 32 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Fact: it is as hard 2 make a living writing craft books as it is selling items in Etsy shop.Maybe even harder #crafterminds about 32 minutes ago @graphicsfairy The whole process from pitch to a publisher to printed book in my hand took one year exactly! #crafterminds about 32 minutes ago RT @mk_carroll: Think about marketing. Youll have to promote the book when its done! #crafterminds about 32 minutes ago RT @mk_carroll: Think about marketing. Youll have to promote the book when its done! #crafterminds about 32 minutes ago @graphicsfairy @makeandtakes It took me about eight months I think. #crafterminds about 32 minutes ago @kate_mckean how do publishers feel about writing projects w/specific brands of craft supplies in them? #crafterminds about 32 minutes ago you need a multi-pronged approach to earn a living blogging, incl e-books, ads, reviews, et. #crafterminds about 32 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Fact: it is as hard to make a living writing craft books as it is selling items in your Etsy shop. Maybe even harder. #crafterminds about 32 minutes ago Think about marketing. You'll have to promote the book when it's done! #crafterminds about 32 minutes ago @graphicsfairy I wrote my book, start to finish for the first draft, in 4 months. Not too bad. #crafterminds about 32 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: Even tho I knew what I was going to write, had my table of contents, it still takes time to write it all out #crafterminds about 33 minutes ago Yikes! RT @kate_mckean: Fact: it is as hard to make a living

writing craft books as it is selling items in your Etsy shop... #crafterminds about 33 minutes ago Hi guys! It's Alexa popping in late to #crafterminds! about 33 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Start with a clear, attainable schedule UP FRONT. If you are unrealistic, you will miss deadlines. #crafterminds about 33 minutes ago @crafterminds Even though I knew what I was going to write, had my table of contents, it still takes time to write it all out #crafterminds about 33 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: Ha! Lots of dicsipline. You will have deadlines, and I always worked to the last minute on each one! #crafterminds about 33 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: @crafterminds Start with a clear, attainable schedule UP FRONT. If you are unrealistic, you will miss deadlines. #crafterminds about 33 minutes ago @crafterminds Start with a clear, attainable schedule UP FRONT. If you are unrealistic, you will miss deadlines. #crafterminds about 33 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: my friend publishes many craft books a year. After each one she says shell never do another. Its HARD. #crafterminds about 33 minutes ago Do your homework. What one publisher is not interested in, another publisher may be - and agents can help you with that! #crafterminds about 33 minutes ago @makeandtakes @modpodgerocks How long did it take you to write your books? #crafterminds about 33 minutes ago @crafterminds Ha! Lots of dicsipline. You will have deadlines, and I always worked to the last minute on each one! #crafterminds about 33 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Fact: it is as hard to make a living writing craft books as it is selling items in your Etsy shop. Maybe even harder. #crafterminds about 33 minutes ago @RebeccaEParsons How do you create books from your blog posts? #crafterminds about 34 minutes ago One of my good friends publishes many craft books a year. After

each one she says she'll never do another. It's HARD. #crafterminds about 34 minutes ago @kate_mckean Same can be said for making a living blogging! #crafterminds about 34 minutes ago i love to create books from my blog posts and try to do it yearly #crafterminds about 34 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Fact: as hard to make living writing craft books as it is selling items in your Etsy shop. Maybe even harder. #crafterminds about 34 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Fact: it is as hard to make a living writing craft books as it is selling items in your Etsy shop. #crafterminds about 34 minutes ago So, @makeandtakes, what kind of discipline does it take to get a book done? @modpodgerocks #crafterminds about 35 minutes ago Fact: it is as hard to make a living writing craft books as it is selling items in your Etsy shop. Maybe even harder. #crafterminds about 35 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @makeandtakes: Turning your blog into a book: what are your most popular posts? Go off of that, what your readers want #crafterminds about 35 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: I published more for recognition. Its not really money making, unless youre someone like @Thepioneerwoman #crafterminds about 35 minutes ago @kate_mckean I'm so glad you're here so I don't have to BS most of this stuff. :) @makeandtakes #crafterminds about 36 minutes ago @kate_mckean Yes, it can get VERY small niche. Which can work for a small indie press, but not a big publisher. #crafterminds about 36 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: An agent can get you a better deal, educate you about subsidiary rights, and protect all your interests. #crafterminds about 36 minutes ago @mk_carroll I agree! It was better for me to come to them with my outline, table of contents, and a few projects done #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @makeandtakes: Publishers looking for what they can sell. Make them want to sell it, you! Be passionate, organized, #crafterminds about 36 minutes ago Hi everyone! I'm Laura from The Embellished Nest http://t.co/fc6dHFXx Just tuning into #crafterminds chat now! about 36 minutes ago @makeandtakes @styrocrafts I published for recognition too, and because the publisher approached me. #crafterminds about 36 minutes ago RT @mk_carroll: A well-designed proposal is great, but dont try to submit a finished book and expect publisher w/no changes. #crafterminds about 36 minutes ago @crafterminds Big question! Little tweet! #crafterminds about 37 minutes ago @styrocrafts I published more for recognition. It's not really money making, unless you're someone like @Thepioneerwoman #crafterminds about 37 minutes ago @crafterminds An agent can get you a better deal, educate you about subsidiary rights, and protect all your interests. #crafterminds about 37 minutes ago A well-designed proposal is great, but don't try to submit a finished book and expect a publisher won't want to make changes. #crafterminds about 37 minutes ago @styrocrafts Definitely, being a published author is a great credential to have. #crafterminds about 38 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: Publishers looking for what they can sell. Make them want to sell it, you! Be passionate, organized, #crafterminds about 38 minutes ago If you don't want to self-publish, ask yourself how willing you are

crafts. It would be a challenge to choose just one. #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago I think publishers are looking for what they can sell. Make them want to sell it, you! Be passionate, organized, well prepared #crafterminds about 39 minutes ago @kate_mckean what will an agent do for you? #crafterminds about 39 minutes ago @kate_mckean I think that's true for the general market. Not true for small niche. #crafterminds about 39 minutes ago @styrocrafts If it's your first book, the work outweighs the profits, I think! #crafterminds about 40 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: You can go to a publisher directly, especially in the craft genre, but it always helps to have an agent. #crafterminds about 40 minutes ago Do you publish for profit, recognition, both, or?? #crafterminds about 40 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: pictures are sometimes key. Can really show off what your craft is, what the potential of the book is #crafterminds about 40 minutes ago @crafterminds You can go to a publisher directly, especially in the craft genre, but it always helps to have an agent. #crafterminds about 40 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Yes. You need a well established platform to get noticed by publishers. Not *always* but most of the time. #crafterminds about 40 minutes ago @kate_mckean I agree, pictures are sometimes key. Can really show off what your craft is, what the potential of the book is #crafterminds about 41 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @kate_mckean: Awesome pictures and a well designed proposal go a LOOOOONG way with selling a craft book. #crafterminds about 41 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Awesome pictures and a well designed proposal go a LOOOOONG way with selling a craft book. #crafterminds about 41 minutes ago @crafterminds Yes. You need a well established platform to get noticed by publishers. Not *always* but most of the time. #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago @kate_mckean Should someone with a book proposal try to approach a publisher with it? #crafterminds about 41 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Awesome pictures and a well designed proposal go a LOOOOONG way with selling a craft book. #crafterminds about 41 minutes ago RT @graphicsfairy: RT @kate_mckean: Its really important in craft books to be single technique. Knitting + crochet projects dont work together. #crafterminds about 41 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Awesome pictures and a well designed proposal go a LOOOOONG way with selling a craft book. #crafterminds about 41 minutes ago Im interested in writing an e-book eventually, I think I need a little more experience w blog first to figure out my strengths #crafterminds about 41 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: @crafterminds Figure out what other people want to learn about and BUY. That last point is important #crafterminds about 41 minutes ago Awesome pictures and a well designed proposal go a LOOOOONG way with selling a craft book. #crafterminds about 42 minutes ago @kate_mckean Does it matter how big your blog is? #crafterminds about 42 minutes ago There's room for super-niche craft books. Really need to market well, though, and likely self-pub or small press. #crafterminds about 42 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: I have a few reasons: to become more of an expert, be an authority in the area, share my craft in more homes #crafterminds about 43 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean Figure out what you have to offer that other people want to learn about and BUY. That last point is important. #crafterminds about 43 minutes ago @crafterminds I have a few reasons: to become more of an expert, be an authority in the area, share my craft in more homes #crafterminds about 43 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Figure out what you have to offer that other

people want to learn about and BUY. That last point is important #crafterminds about 43 minutes ago Just remembered! Sorry I'm late! #crafterminds about 43 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Its really important in craft books to be single technique. Knitting + crochet projects dont work together. #crafterminds about 43 minutes ago @crafterminds Figure out what you have to offer that other people want to learn about and BUY. That last point is important. #crafterminds about 43 minutes ago @lish Hey Lish! #crafterminds about 44 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: So once you have an idea & an outline... who do you take it to? #crafterminds about 44 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Its really important in craft books to be single technique. Knitting + crochet projects dont work together. #crafterminds about 44 minutes ago So once you have an idea & an outline... who do you take it to? #crafterminds about 44 minutes ago It's really important in craft books to be single technique. Knitting + crochet projects don't work together. #crafterminds about 44 minutes ago @mk_carroll Welcome! #crafterminds about 44 minutes ago @crafterminds @kate_mckean Sweet, can you say what publisher you are with? #crafterminds about 45 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Hi #crafterminds ! I'm a literary agent who does craft books. I'll try and answer some questions for you! about 45 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: I think an ebook is good for showing what you can do, and for promotion of the book if its free #crafterminds about 45 minutes ago @makeandtakes @muralmaker1 Totally agree! #crafterminds about 45 minutes ago Great idea! RT @makeandtakes: @muralmaker1

@modpodgerocks I think an ebook is good for showing what you can do. #crafterminds about 45 minutes ago @kate_mckean Where should a craft blogger start if she wants to write a book? #crafterminds about 45 minutes ago #crafterminds I'll be popping in and out - I'm on my lunch break right now, it's 11:15 am in Honolulu. about 46 minutes ago Hello @crafterminds & friends. Vicki here from http://t.co/xC33EEqc #crafterminds about 46 minutes ago @muralmaker1 @modpodgerocks I think an ebook is good for showing what you can do, and for promotion of the book if it's free #crafterminds about 46 minutes ago RT @kate_mckean: Hi #crafterminds ! Im a literary agent who does craft books. Ill try and answer some questions for you! #crafterminds about 46 minutes ago #crafterminds I'm also the series editor for the Fresh Designs Crochet books at @CoopPress. about 46 minutes ago @makeandtakes @styrocrafts That's what I did with an ebook as

conversation on books!

quick popping in to the #crafterminds chat. Interesting

about 46 minutes ago Hi #crafterminds ! I'm a literary agent who does craft books. I'll try and answer some questions for you! about 46 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: @styrocrafts Then I hosted it with E-Junkie to help sell and manage subscriptions #crafterminds about 46 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: @styrocrafts Then I hosted it with E-Junkie to help sell and manage subscriptions #crafterminds about 46 minutes ago #crafterminds I'm M.K. Carroll, my blog is over at http://t.co/l0KAevzB (but I've been moving away from blogging lately).

about 46 minutes ago @mk_carroll Use most popular crafty posts, or whatever the topic of the book will be :D #crafterminds about 46 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: For ebook, I wrote the content in a word doc, then had a designer pretty it up in illustrator, making a pdf #crafterminds about 47 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @makeandtakes why would someone want to write a book? #crafterminds about 47 minutes ago @makeandtakes why would someone want to write a book? #crafterminds about 47 minutes ago @styrocrafts Then I hosted it with E-Junkie to help sell and manage subscriptions #crafterminds about 47 minutes ago @modpodgerocks What software/site did you use for your ebook? Thanks! #crafterminds about 47 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: @makeandtakes @crafterminds Thats how I decided on my contents - most popular blog posts (mostly) #crafterminds about 47 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @makeandtakes: Turning your blog into a book: what are your most popular posts? Go off of that, what your readers want #crafterminds about 47 minutes ago Welcome to everyone who is just joining us. Our topic is Blog to book! #crafterminds about 47 minutes ago #crafterminds well, my most popular blog posts were about the family pets, not about my crafting :) about 47 minutes ago @styrocrafts For an ebook, I wrote the content in a word doc, then had a designer pretty it up in illustrator, making it a pdf #crafterminds about 48 minutes ago @RUaDSarah Hi Sarah! #crafterminds about 48 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: The ebook helped A LOT. I suggest trying it. See how it goes. It helped me know the type of format I wanted #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago @makeandtakes @crafterminds That's how I decided on my contents - most popular blog posts (mostly) #crafterminds about 48 minutes ago Hi I'm Sarah from http://t.co/bLOtCN5N #crafterminds about 48 minutes ago @muralmaker1 I think so! Mine were free, but you can do paid ones. I think they are great! #crafterminds about 48 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes:I wrote my entire table of contents, along with calendar months. I also wrote out 3 projects for them to see #crafterminds about 48 minutes ago @muralmaker1 The ebook helped A LOT. I suggest trying it first. See how it goes. It helped me know the type of format I wanted #crafterminds about 48 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: Turning your blog into a book: what are your most popular posts? Go off of that, what your readers want #crafterminds about 48 minutes ago @reesedixon My publisher required all new content #crafterminds about 49 minutes ago @reesedixon It depends on the publisher. Most want at least SOME new content. Many want all new content. #crafterminds about 49 minutes ago @crafterminds Turning your blog into a book: what are some of your most popular posts? Go off of that, what your readers want #crafterminds about 49 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes I wrote my entire table of contents, along with calendar months. I also wrote out 3 projects for them to see #crafterminds about 49 minutes ago @modpodgerocks would u still recommend writing an ebook tho? #crafterminds about 49 minutes ago @modpodgerocks Convenient! #crafterminds about 49 minutes ago I'd love to go blog to book. Did you need all new content? I have a hard time keeping up already. #crafterminds about 50 minutes ago What software have you used for e-books? #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago @muralmaker1 Yes, I wrote my entire table of contents, along with calendar months. I also wrote out 3 projects for them to see #crafterminds about 50 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: @muralmaker1 An e-book did not prepare me personally for a printed book in any way at all. :D #crafterminds about 50 minutes ago @muralmaker1 An e-book did not prepare me personally for a printed book in any way at all. :D #crafterminds about 50 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: Ive done both a printed book and an e-book too - very different, ebooks are way easier hahaha #crafterminds about 51 minutes ago @graphicsfairy: @makeandtakes My publisher would have done the photos, but my boyfriend is a photographer :D #crafterminds about 51 minutes ago Lurking in the #crafterminds chat...Hi I'm Kristina from http://t.co/rKDohxR2 :-) Topic today is eBooks! about 51 minutes ago I've done both a printed book and an e-book too - very different, ebooks are way easier hahaha #crafterminds about 51 minutes ago @makeandtakes did u write the ebook 1st? And, if so, do you feel that helped u prepare for print/publisher? #crafterminds about 51 minutes ago @makeandtakes @modpodgerocks Did you guys take your own photos, or did you need to hire a photographer? #crafterminds about 51 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: know that to get a "book deal" with a publisher, you first have to write a book proposal. #crafterminds about 51 minutes ago @reesedixon Hey there Tresa! #crafterminds about 52 minutes ago @makeandtakes Where does someone start to transform their blog into a book proposal? #crafterminds about 52 minutes ago I'm here for #crafterminds! I'm Tresa from reesedixon.com

about 52 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: Ive done both. An ebook is usually produced and published by you. Host at http://t.co/9nlrCYsu #crafterminds about 52 minutes ago Hi @graphicsfairy, @muralmaker1, @crafterminds Heather, @makeandtakes! :D #crafterminds about 53 minutes ago A book proposal is a detailed outline w/the proposed projects & structure of your book #crafterminds about 53 minutes ago @muralmaker1 Good question. I've done both. An ebook is usually produced and published by you. Host at http://t.co/CBMUMqjT #crafterminds about 53 minutes ago If u are new to this topic, know that to get a "book deal" with a publisher, you first have to write a book proposal. #crafterminds about 53 minutes ago That's awesome! RT @crafterminds: Yay! @modpodgerocks has recently written a book too! #crafterminds about 53 minutes ago Get OUT! Congrats! RT @crafterminds: Yay! @modpodgerocks has recently written a book too! #crafterminds about 54 minutes ago I'm very interested in what other book writers have to say on this topic :D #crafterminds about 54 minutes ago Yay! @modpodgerocks has recently written a book too! #crafterminds about 54 minutes ago @modpodgerocks Hi Amy! #crafterminds about 54 minutes ago @modpodgerocks Hi Amy! :D #crafterminds about 54 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Another informative podcast from @sisterdiane http://t.co/xLBdJZS0 "Two ways to publish a craft book" #crafterminds about 54 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: I had a few ideas of what I wanted to do, but had to narrow it down, holiday kids crafts, for starters #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago @makeandtakes did u have quite a bit written 1st when u went to publisher? #crafterminds about 54 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: One podcast that was VERY informative for me- @sisterdianes "Publishing a Craft Book" http://t.co/KEJ3sew9 #crafterminds about 55 minutes ago Hey friends, I'm here! Amy @modpodgerocksblog.com #crafterminds about 55 minutes ago Another informative podcast from @sisterdiane http://t.co/jIPEniZW "Two ways to publish a craft book" #crafterminds about 55 minutes ago @crafterminds Exactly. I had a few ideas of what I wanted to do, but had to narrow it down, holiday kids crafts, for starters #crafterminds about 56 minutes ago Yes, the more specific, the better. Give them a visual idea of your book's vision, if you can, too. #crafterminds about 56 minutes ago RT @muralmaker1: Question: is there a big difference between print book & ebook? #crafterminds about 56 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: 1 podcast that was VERY informative for me was @sisterdianes "Publishing a Craft Book" http://t.co/TmWf4pye #crafterminds about 56 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: @crafterminds You need send the publisher exactly what you want to write. Go to them with it all laid out #crafterminds about 56 minutes ago @thelongthread Ellen, you should help us with this topic, too! #crafterminds about 57 minutes ago @crafterminds You need send the publisher exactly what you want to write. Go to them with it all laid out #crafterminds about 57 minutes ago Question: is there a big difference between print book & ebook? #crafterminds about 57 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: @crafterminds First piece of advice, know

what you want to write. Get specific, down to the knitty gritty! #crafterminds about 57 minutes ago Writing a book is similar to defining your blog's niche, don't you think, @makeandtakes? #crafterminds about 57 minutes ago RT @dollarcraft: I'm putting on my @crafterminds hat for #crafterminds chat right now! We're talking Blog to Book with @makeandtakes! about 57 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Today we're talking about Blog to Book! Our guest is Marie LeBaron (@makeandtakes) from http://t.co/heRHTjSw #crafterminds about 57 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: First piece of advice, know what you want to write. Get specific, down to the knitty gritty! #crafterminds about 57 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: If you can't join us right now, we'll be chatting about the same topic tonight at 8pm E! #crafterminds about 57 minutes ago One podcast that was VERY informative for me was @sisterdiane's "Publishing a Craft Book" http://t.co/SXsicbCA #crafterminds about 57 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: Everyone ready to chat? If you are joining us today, please introduce yourself & your blog! #crafterminds about 58 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: @crafterminds First piece of advice, know what you want to write. Get specific, down to the knitty gritty! #crafterminds about 58 minutes ago popping in late... Carolina from Always Expect Moore #crafterminds about 59 minutes ago @crafterminds First piece of advice, know what you want to write. Get specific, down to the knitty gritty! #crafterminds about 59 minutes ago hi every one Adriana from http://t.co/Vpvsm8qQ #crafterminds #crafterminds about 59 minutes ago RT @makeandtakes: Wahoo! Let's talk blog to book!! #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago I'd love to write a book and am totally open to any & all advice :D #crafterminds about 1 hour ago Welcome everyone! Okay, does anyone here want to write a book someday? @makeandtakes, what's the first piece of advice u have? #crafterminds about 1 hour ago @muralmaker1 Thanks! It's been a big year, one wild ride! #crafterminds about 1 hour ago Hi all at #crafterminds! I am Aris from InLinkz.com about 1 hour ago Congrats @makeandtakes! How wonderful! #crafterminds about 1 hour ago @kate_mckean -- we're chatting about Blog to Book for the next hour on the #crafterminds hashtag if you have a few mins! about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Yay! @makeandtakes new book just came out! Make and Takes for Kids: http://t.co/ZxWyrbAo #crafterminds about 1 hour ago @crafterminds hey #crafterminds lovelies. :) shimelle here, from http://t.co/JvWnZRhL (strangely enough). :) about 1 hour ago Yay! @makeandtakes' new book just came out! Make and Takes for Kids: http://t.co/AsamkyLb #crafterminds about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Today were talking about Blog to Book! Our guest is Marie LeBaron (@makeandtakes) from http://t.co/Fr90uvMv #crafterminds about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Today were talking about Blog to Book! Our guest is Marie LeBaron (@makeandtakes) from http://t.co/vyNvsjMy #crafterminds about 1 hour ago @crafterminds Hi Lisa from Condo Blues and Lazy Budget Chef here! *waves* #crafterminds about 1 hour ago Today we're talking about Blog to Book! Our guest is Marie LeBaron (@makeandtakes) from http://t.co/heRHTjSw #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I'm Karen from The Graphics Fairy. I took my daughter to work early today, so that I could be on time! #crafterminds about 1 hour ago Wahoo! Let's talk blog to book!! #crafterminds about 1 hour ago Hello! StyroCrafts here. Have been wanting to make e-books so happy to be here today. #crafterminds about 1 hour ago Hi! I'm Colleen with Mural Maker & More! #crafterminds about 1 hour ago If you can't join us right now, we'll be chatting about the same topic tonight at 8pm E! #crafterminds about 1 hour ago Everyone ready to chat? If you are joining us today, please introduce yourself & your blog! #crafterminds about 1 hour ago I'm putting on my @crafterminds hat for #crafterminds chat right now! We're talking Blog to Book with @makeandtakes! about 1 hour ago RT @dollarcraft: RT @crafterminds: #crafterminds chat today at 4pm & again at 8pm E. We're talking Blog to Book with @makeandtakes #blogchat