Behind The Scenes: Book Writing

Many of you have asked about the process behind writing a book. Today we want to invite you into our studio for an inside look at our process. It has been one of the most fun, consuming and intense projects we've worked on to date...When we began, we made bulletin boards to use as visual outlines. Because this book was all about the images (it's a photo book!) we felt like we need a visual outline so we could see when sections fill up, got too full or needed more work. We organized all of the photos for each chapter so that we had a quick reference throughout the entire process. We added and cut photos each week while writing the copy for the book. We had about five boards full of tiny images and notes by the end of the process. Seeing it grow each day was really exciting!  Since this was a photography book we took hundreds of new photos. This was one of the best parts of the creative process. The challenge inevitably led us to a deeper love for photography. It may sound a little dramatic, but writing this book really changed our lives. We started carrying our cameras everywhere daily and it didn't end when the book was turned in. This week we have been working on edits. We are lucky enough to have a fantastic editor, and everyone working with us on this book has been absolutely invaluable. Emma has been keeping a folder on her desktop of all the photos that have been cut so far. Currently there have been over 40 images cut, and we still have some more editing to do. It's one of those necessary steps that's still so bittersweet. But we know that this next step will strengthen the work; helping us to include only the very best work.

Comments

[Joslin]

Sounds exciting! Best of luck!

[Sarah]

This is so fantastic! You ladies are so inspiring and I can't wait to read your book!

Xoxo Sarah
theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

[Jessica]

Fascinating! Great job!

[Gabriela Nóbrega]

I can't wait to see the final product! I'm sure this book will look as beautiful as everything you do!

[Tina @ Tinacious Me]

very cool! thanks for sharing these! can't wait to see the book!
http://www.tinacious.me/

[sierra n-g]

thanks! i always love reading your blog. so inspiring. I can't wait until i have my own blog and i can advertise on your site! :) then we can be friendsss :)

[Mayuly Kamphan]

I am most likely going to purchase your book! xoxo

[loulou]

Thanks for this interesting little peek into the process. Can't wait to read your book!

loulou

[Petite Caja]

Looking forward to seeing the book :)

[Kate Severson]

Excited for both the book AND the Q&A session on Twitter!

Recently have gotten into your blog, took the Blog Love e-course and now I'm totally hooked on ABM and blogging in general!

[cheyenne]

it looks like you have such an amazing space to work in.
thank you for giving us a look behind the scenes, you both are so inspiring!
xo, cheyenne

[grace]

just cannot wait for this book!

grace
http://herumbrella.com

[Julia]

I'd love to see how your boards were growing each day. That's a great idea for a gif, but I think it's too late:)

Julia
thesheerstories.blogspot.com

[jenny stokes]

Looks like you have an excellent process!! I'm so excited to see what you create!! You two are amazing!
p.s. I'm excited for the photoshop/twitter session later today!
jennybodell.blogspot.com

[Christen DeGonzague]

That is awesome. It's wonderful to hear about the process. I'm excited for the book to be released!

Christen
http://www.anunordinaryhello.com

[Daniela]

All sound so cool and interesting. Thank you for sharing... it gives me ideas to organize myself while on editing my e-magazine (Ravenous). I've been a bit lazy because I was not sure how to start or edit. Can't wait to see your book ready :)

[Miss K]

Great project! Thanks for sharing and good luck.

[Pip]

This is such a lovely story, I can't wait till your book comes out, I'm definitely buying it!

Pip x

[Neha @ nehamade]

That's wonderful! It'll be exciting to look through when it's done! :)

neha
neha made

[The Self Help Hipster]

Lovely - very curious how it will turn out! Enjoy the process!