A Publisher's Day

I woke up feeling pretty good today. I have been working like crazy staying up late to finish everything, even though I realize I will never finish.  I listened to my Gospel music as I do everyday to get me feeling really good as I drove to my coffee shop office Java. I thought about a friend who reached a year of her book of poetry being published. I am so happy for her.  It is so good when you reached a goal that started out as just a thought but ended up to be a dream come true. Way to Go Shametra! It is only the beginning for you. As I thought about her, I thought about my own year coming up in September. My thought that turned to a dream will be upon me in September. I will definitely have to reflect just as she did.

Today I was able to work from an agenda and accomplished everything that was listed for today. It is such a good feeling when I do this. The editor and I realized we have to have an agenda to keep us on track. It makes us feel good and we feel we have met our goals for the day. The magazine continues to move forward and grow. People continue to be responsive and apart of the growth. Thanks Austin. I'm working hard to have a great fundraiser event. I have great people surrounding me, so I have no doubt. But because again, I'm completely out of my comfort zone, I am afraid and fearful. But it comes from my own insecurities. I have a lot by the way. 

I have an interview tomorrow morning and then the team will meet to review the June issue. It will go out on time. I'm excited about it. It is our Father's Day issue. I love celebrating the Black man and the good black men who are working, loving and providing security to their family. They are out there, we just have to give them light to shine. They are covered by all the darkness that drains from a wound created by our society. Ujima will always give them the power and the positive light they deserve and need. 

Tomorrow is a new day, and I will continue to write. Thanks for reading. See ya soon.

"Embrace Your Community"

Life of A Publisher

I spent time learning how to add photos to my Facebook page. It was fun and I did it. Today was a busy day. I met with the fundraising coordinator about the upcoming Ujima event on June 26th. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Not to mention there are a lot of pieces that have to be done. With all of this planning, I still have a magazine to put out. The managing editor and myself tried to spend time today discussing how we can make our job a little easier. The system we have for writing and interviewing is not really working. We are always stressed at the last minute trying to meet our deadline, write all the articles, take photos,etc.  We were not able to do that today, so it will be a priority tomorrow.  We are attending the OSEC meeting tomorrow at Sherlocks. It is the Original Self-Employed Collaboration meeting. It is a time I can step away from the business and learn from other people.

I still have to work on my database and brainstorm about making the job easier tonight. But I will get it done... I have too. Well I better get business if I want to get any sleep tonight. 

Thanks for reading.

 

"Embrace Your Community"