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Writing Through the Darkness: Creativity, Mental Health, and Vision Loss (Part 1)
In this emotionally powerful Part 1 episode of Blindsight, Bill Lundgren conducts an interview with Elyse Draper. She is an author, illustrator, and founder of the VI&B Creatives Workshop. Elyse shares her incredible journey from visual artist to writer. The onset of vision loss reshaped her life. It also transformed her family dynamics and identity.…
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Digitally Accessible ebooks
Most individuals have some ability to read the written word. However, this is not always the case, due to disease, dystrophies, dysfunctional neuropathways, and many other causes. Books and written communication need to be accessible for all. As creative individuals with VI and B backgrounds, there are resources available that can assist in the development…
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Let’s Talk About the Library of Congress, Part Three
How can an independent author, who has already published their book, get into the LOC? ~Submitting your already-published book to the Library of Congress (LOC) While the ideal scenario for a self-published author hoping to get their book into the Library of Congress is to apply for a Preassigned Control Number (PCN) before publication, it is still…
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Let’s Talk About the Library of Congress, Part Two
Independent authors can get their books into the Library of Congress (LOC) by applying for a Preassigned Control Number (PCN) through the PrePub Book Link, sending a printed copy once published, and understanding the selection process for inclusion. Quality production and professional reviews can further increase chances of acceptance.
