Someone pinch me. I cannot believe that I am telling you this, but a lifelong dream of mine is coming true.  I have always wanted to be an author, and have started and stopped a number of novels over the years. And now I’m going to be published! It’s not a novel…it’s an instructional guide to teach brush lettering!

@kellycreates #book #learn #writing #brushlettering #lettering #calligraphy

It should be available for pre-order soon online, and will probably be published in Fall 2017 by Quarto. [I can’t even believe I just typed that! oooooo!]

 

To say thank you to all of my supporters and very encouraging friends, I am offering 4 Giveaways this month (February) on Instagram. I hope you can join me there and enter to win!

Here is this week’s Giveaway prize…actually 2 prizes: 5 black brush pens and 5 white pens …for 2 lucky winners. A big thank you to Jet Pens for sponsoring!

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Good luck…and thank you for celebrating this news with me!

52 Comments on I am Writing a Book!

  1. Sharon Emslie
    February 2, 2017 at 1:56 pm (7 years ago)

    Congratulations Kelly!! Quite the accomplishment…

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  2. Julie Strickland
    February 2, 2017 at 2:07 pm (7 years ago)

    Wow!! Awesome news about your book. Congrats!! Would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  3. Dawn Skene
    February 2, 2017 at 2:10 pm (7 years ago)

    Congratulations! How exciting. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  4. Helen F.
    February 2, 2017 at 2:12 pm (7 years ago)

    So exciting! Congratulations, Kelly 🙂

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  5. sharon brand
    February 2, 2017 at 2:13 pm (7 years ago)

    Congratulations! Wonderful news! I am so pleased for you.

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  6. Sandra Dickie
    February 2, 2017 at 2:23 pm (7 years ago)

    Congratulations my friend on achieving your long-time goal! Your hard work and talent being recognised and will soon be available world wide.

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  7. Jennifer Reynard
    February 2, 2017 at 2:28 pm (7 years ago)

    Huge congratulations to you for such a milestone!! I am sure the book will be as brilliant as you are!!

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  8. Susan Gold
    February 2, 2017 at 2:29 pm (7 years ago)

    Congrats on the book! So wonderful to have s dream come true!

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  9. Denise Bryant
    February 2, 2017 at 2:31 pm (7 years ago)

    Congrats to you, Kelly! That is exciting news!
    I don’t do IG since I have no smart phone! But your giveaway looks awesome!

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  10. Diane + Dean DIY
    February 2, 2017 at 2:37 pm (7 years ago)

    Congratulations, Kelly! I’ve been following you for a long time and I can’t wait to read it!

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  11. Tracy Baschke
    February 2, 2017 at 2:45 pm (7 years ago)

    Congratulations!!!! Such amazing news! I’m so happy for you!

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  12. Sandy Ross
    February 2, 2017 at 3:00 pm (7 years ago)

    Congratulations Kelly!!! That is amazing!!!

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  13. Margery C
    February 2, 2017 at 3:11 pm (7 years ago)

    Congratulations on writing a book. I have just started brush calligraphy and searching around I must say I like your approach the best. A book will be another way you can teach people the “Kelly Creates” way 🙂

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  14. Diana
    February 2, 2017 at 3:26 pm (7 years ago)

    Congratulations, Kelly!! That’s quite an accomplishment.

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  15. Veronica Roske
    February 2, 2017 at 3:42 pm (7 years ago)

    Congratulations on your new book and thank you to Jet Pens for being a sponsor.

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  16. Elaine Klann
    February 2, 2017 at 4:03 pm (7 years ago)

    Looking forward to your new book. Congratulations to you. A dream of yours that has come true. That’s nice.

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  17. Michelle Marks
    February 2, 2017 at 5:39 pm (7 years ago)

    Happy tosee all your dreams coming true my friend!So proud of you!

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  18. Sue
    February 2, 2017 at 7:04 pm (7 years ago)

    Congratulations Kelly!!!!! Your book will definitely be on my list!! That is so amazing for you and as the saying goes, “never give up on your dreams”.

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  19. Ashley morrell
    February 2, 2017 at 8:00 pm (7 years ago)

    So exciting! Can’t wait!

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  20. Connie N
    February 2, 2017 at 8:02 pm (7 years ago)

    So happy for you. It will be amazing. ❤️❤️

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  21. Janet Ingraham
    February 2, 2017 at 8:17 pm (7 years ago)

    How exciting for you and the rest of us that have a chance to win the pens and buy your book.

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  22. Gilda (McStamper)
    February 2, 2017 at 10:48 pm (7 years ago)

    How wonderful for you. Congratulations on a huge milestone.

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  23. Paz
    February 3, 2017 at 2:36 am (7 years ago)

    Congratulations and best wishes!

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  24. Diane Phillips
    February 3, 2017 at 10:10 am (7 years ago)

    Congrats Kelly, can’t wait to see it!!!!!!

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  25. Jayme
    February 3, 2017 at 11:16 am (7 years ago)

    I’m so excited for this! I really love your style of lettering. Watching you has greatly helped me with my own lettering practice. 🙂

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  26. Nanette
    February 3, 2017 at 2:21 pm (7 years ago)

    Wonderful news! Congratulations!

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  27. Shelley
    February 3, 2017 at 7:07 pm (7 years ago)

    Congratulations! How wonderful for a dream of yours to be coming true! So excited to see the finished product.

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  28. D. LUSK
    February 4, 2017 at 6:00 am (7 years ago)

    Wow! What an accomplishment! Congratulations! Thanks for the opportunity to start my writing pen collection!

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  29. Connie E Campbell
    February 4, 2017 at 10:24 am (7 years ago)

    Congratulations on your first book. I can’t wait for my copy.
    These pens are calling my name. Hope I win! Hee hee!

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  30. Gail Joyce
    February 4, 2017 at 11:41 am (7 years ago)

    Looking forward to book and can’t wait to get started with order.

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    • Kelly
      February 6, 2017 at 3:00 pm (7 years ago)

      Gail, you’re so sweet. Thank you.

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  31. Laura Major
    February 4, 2017 at 3:36 pm (7 years ago)

    Wonderful news!!

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  32. Margaret Lopetinsky
    February 4, 2017 at 11:53 pm (7 years ago)

    Good for you! So impressive!!! Congrats!

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    • Kelly
      February 6, 2017 at 2:59 pm (7 years ago)

      Thank you Margaret!

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  33. Wanda
    February 5, 2017 at 8:41 am (7 years ago)

    Congratulations! I can’t wait to see it

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    • Kelly
      February 6, 2017 at 2:59 pm (7 years ago)

      Thanks Wanda. I’m really excited!

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  34. Maria Weeks
    February 5, 2017 at 3:14 pm (7 years ago)

    Nothing better than some nice pens and paper! Take me away 😉

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    • Kelly
      February 6, 2017 at 2:58 pm (7 years ago)

      Maria, I agree! xo

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  35. Brinda Coble
    February 5, 2017 at 7:14 pm (7 years ago)

    Awesome! It will be great! Congrats!

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    • Kelly
      February 6, 2017 at 2:58 pm (7 years ago)

      Thank you Brinda!

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  36. Barb whittlef
    February 5, 2017 at 7:58 pm (7 years ago)

    Would love to experience your knowledge!!

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  37. Kennedy Poole
    February 6, 2017 at 2:45 pm (7 years ago)

    I absolutely love your work and am so excited for all of the big things coming up for you. You inspire me so much!!

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    • Kelly
      February 6, 2017 at 2:58 pm (7 years ago)

      Thank you for saying so Kennedy! I really appreciate hearing this.

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  38. Fatima Flores
    February 9, 2017 at 9:31 pm (7 years ago)

    Such an amazing accomplishment! Hope to be as good as you one day☺??

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  39. Monica
    February 20, 2017 at 1:42 pm (7 years ago)

    Congratulations Kelly!!

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  40. Teresa Cherka
    February 24, 2017 at 11:42 am (7 years ago)

    Congratulations! I can wait until the fall. Will you offer sneak peaks?

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    • Kelly
      March 1, 2017 at 8:54 am (7 years ago)

      Thank you Teresa! Yes, I will show sneak peeks when my publisher gives me the green light.

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  41. Kimberly Reilly
    March 22, 2017 at 6:33 am (7 years ago)

    Love your techniques…..you make it look so easy!!! Being a retired teacher, I was looking for something to fill my time and learning a new method of writing is doing just that! Thanks for all you do and I can’t wait to see your new book!!!

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    • Kelly
      March 22, 2017 at 11:38 am (7 years ago)

      THank you Kimberly. I hope you love calligraphy and lettering as much as I do! xo

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