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The divine timing of pub dates
As you consider your publication date, choose it boldly and mark it on your calendar. A target date helps keep most of us motivated.
If you've never written or self-published before, know that picking a date doesn’t lock you into an unrealistic timeline.
Trust the Universe will lead you with perfection through the Law of Divine Timing.
Pushing ahead while ignoring your intuition creates undue pressure, rigidity, and uncertainty about the quality of your book. It can be frustrating when you need to redo things, such as rewriting (after believing it was finished) or reformatting your manuscript.
I have learned the power of Divine Timing, most specifically through my work with . We met in 2019 in a semi-private spiritual mentoring group and found out that she was writing her book, Married Widow, and that I had just started SourceCode Publishing. Lucie came into my first writing course and joined my Sacred Writing Sessions. I don't remember when her first tentative pub date was, but it definitely wasn't March 12, 2026.
Expect life to thwart your plans.
Lucie faced several stops and restarts, especially with the essential time needed as the primary caregiver and advocate for her husband, who suffered from a traumatic brain injury in 2006.
In 2023, she shifted her focus to writing a chapter for my anthology, Beyond The Shift, and became my proofreader for all future publications.
Throughout our years together, we embraced Divine Timing to guide us. As we shift the pub date from January 26 to March 12, we know this is the most spacious choice we can make.
There are all sorts of things that can cause you to say, "Not yet." Essentially, what you're allowing yourself to do is take the time to create a book you're proud of.
With "Married Widow," I miscalculated the inside margins, and we reduced the font size, which substantially affected the layout. Now that I’ve re-formatted, I can review her book thoroughly, which wouldn’t have been possible if we kept our pub date scheduled for Monday.
Let these real examples encourage you to be assertive in claiming the time you need at each stage. Remember, your book’s timeline is unique—it's your baby, and it will tell you when it's time to be birthed.
Listening to your intuitive process produces the best outcome.
Thank you for your presence. Did you have an AHA as you read this, and if so, would you care to share?
Have a fabulous day.
Pamela
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