Have Your Way With Paper

Woo Hoo!
I just finished printing out all of my pages for my sketch book! I'm so excited to get this puppy movin'.
Now I need to make a bazillion copies and get them bound in a booklet!
*Did I mention that there are HALF A DOZEN EXCLUSIVE SKETCHES INCLUDED?

Just a note: I think once you print these into a booklet, you should delete them off your site. Because chances are, if people know they can get them off your site, they may not want to purchase a book. Just my $.02.

Well, I've already had to ban one member - she didn't want to stay on SI because she had PERSONAL issues with one of my sponsors. So she turned MY SITE in as FRAUD to Ning!!!
She thinks she's being clever by laying low at .com and just getting the sketches from there weekly. Though that is where a BULK of my members came from, I stopped uploading them there.

I don't know if I can delete the sketches from the site and that make a difference, because you can always look at the layouts in the gallery and get an idea?? Not sure how to do that. I hate to delete EVERYTHING from the gallery...hmmm...

Julia (aka Jewels) suggested that I include some exclusive sketches as an added perk. That's why I did that...to give purchasers something extra.

Good thinking on not uploading to .com anymore. I wouldn't delete the layouts in the gallery that are based on the sketches, but I would delete the sketches themselves once you get them in a book.

Also good idea to add some exclusive sketches.

I agree with Jenny...many may have already printed them off, but could still buy for the exclusives. If they think they can always get them, they may not buy.

Sorry you had to deal with a petty person...

Ewww, sorry about that icky person you had to deal with...how immature!!


I want a sketch book...how much are they and when can I buy one??

Jenn, lol! They will only be around $12, but I can't offer them until the end of the year, when all of the sketches have been revealed. I will be sure and let everyone know:)

Yuck, I can't believe some people. I just had someone like this on my blog. I had a freebie that I requested people to post a comment to get, and people went in there and somehow got into all my files and just took the ones that were 'comment only' files. So now I think I have it locked. Sucks that people just can't be honest. I mean how hard is it to leave a comment for something if you want it?

I admit, I save all your sketches to my computer so I can reference offline. But I would love to have a book at my fingertips!

Trisha, I'm so proud of you!!..Can't wait until you 'get published' with your own book..Or however you are going to do it.

How can people who scrap (which I always thought was theraputic) could be so nasty?

There should be a way to keep you older sketches safe from outside few once you get your book out.

i agree. delete the sketch itself from SI once the book is available for purchase. not everyone saves them to their computer. takes up space and it's on SI. how about this, maybe starting next year....only have the sketch available for a certain amount of time. maybe leave it on SI for 2-3w, then delete. then, if someone wants that sketch#, they will need to buy the book.... kwim?

i'm so excited for you!

Eh, I don't have any problem with anyone saving and re-using the sketches. I've always said that you are more than welcome to use them as long as SI is mentioned. I'm not looking to make a fortune off of these, just trying to be creative in ideas to help pay for the site. Apparently the kits don't work.
If people wanna save them and use them from their computer, I don't care. But I know that I, for one, love to have something to hold and love forever.

wishign you all the best with this Trisha

I am ready to order my copy!

I like the idea of adding the exclusive sketches...so proud of you!

I'm definately in for one Trisha! I always try to mention if I used someones sketch and I pretty much always use a sketch as a jumping off point. I don't always mention it everywhere I post because it's cumbersome but I always give credit on my blog. You should copyright your stuff. You can use the free copyright if you haven't already.

That is great that you are getting them bound in a book.
Best of luck with sales!

a book is handy for traveling

You already know that I am SUPER DUPER proud of you. You have a successful sketch site and I KNOW that your book will be a hit! Sorry you had to deal with such a nasty person.

BIG HUGS!

Ummm...can I have a SIGNED copy please???? (Ya never know. You could be the next Timster)

I would totally buy one to keep in my bag when I go to crops or just too lazy to turn my computer screen around or print them out lol. Sorry you are having to deal with such nastiness...

About deleting the sketches from the site - I don't know if that is necessary - look at Pagemaps. They have archives of every single sketch but people still buy Becky's books. I know that's a little different but same concept.

Lisa2..good point..I want my book signed too!!!..

YOU BET!

I think this is sooo incredible!
You rock! Way to follow your dreams!

How exiting! I think your book will be a huge hit!!!