Ooh! A Big, Exciting Announcement!

Today’s post is a bit different from the usual fare. Bear with me. I’ve got some exciting news!

I used to be someone who drifted. Who said “…someday” a whole lot. Who stayed snugly inside her comfort zone while the world passed her by.

But as many of you know, this past spring marked a monumental turning point for me. It began with a book, picked up steam with Project 365 x 2, and at this point has become nothing short of a full-out personal transformation. As I stand where I am now and look back on the past five months, it absolutely boggles my mind to see the progress I’ve made. And as I look ahead, into the unknown future, I find myself thrilled at what it may hold.

What does all of that mean for you?

Introducing: How to Be Remakeable!

"How to Be Remakeable" (an ebook by Erin Kurup of {re}made by hand)

background photo courtesy of Joel Olives

A couple of months ago, I began writing a free ebook for {re}made by hand. I wanted to share what I’d learned on my journey with other people on similar paths, to help others start living their dreams — big or small or in between — too.

This book of mine started out short. But the more I wrote, the more I realized I had to say. Eventually, it grew into what it is today: nothing less than a full-fledged handbook for living your dreams, complete with exercises, how-tos, and personal examples.

It’s called, as you’ve probably guessed by now, How to Be Remakeable. In it, I take you through the approach I’ve been using and show you how to apply it in your own life. Topics include:

  • The five principles that make up the {re}made by hand mindset
  • Five essential tools for your remakeability journey
  • An in-depth explanation of how to choose your starting point and get your first project off the ground
  • Tips for keeping the momentum going
  • Troubleshooting help for the inevitable bumps we all encounter along the way

How to Be Remakeable isn’t officially out yet. I’m putting the finishing touches on it as we speak. But here’s what the upcoming weeks will look like.

  • As a thank-you to my wonderful newsletter subscribers, they will get access to the ebook one week prior to its public launch. If you want in on that deal, be sure to sign up for the mailing list before Monday, October 1!
  • As an extra bonus for subscribers, they’ll also get access to a set of worksheets I created based on the book. Unlike the book, those won’t be available to the public.
  • The ebook will be available to everyone starting the following week, on Tuesday, October 9. It will be 100% free for download for anyone who wants a copy. (I hope that includes you!)

I’m thrilled to be so close to offering what I’ve learned to fellow remakeables who will hopefully find it useful. The best way to stay up to date (and get early access to the ebook, plus worksheets!) is to sign up for the mailing list. The second best way is to check back here often!

I’ll also be releasing images with quotes from the ebook between now and the launch date. They won’t be on the blog, but they’ll be on Pinterest and Facebook, so follow along there if you’re interested!

Oh — and if you’re as excited as I am, would you use the buttons over on the left to help me spread the word? I’d be really grateful!

I’d love to hear…

What exciting projects do you have in the works?

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skooloflife 158 pts

Awesome. So glad to see you've shipped something big. 

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remadebyhand 211 pts moderator

 skooloflife Thank you, Srini!

Erin! This is so absolutely exciting. Congratulations.

JanetBrent 25 pts

OH i can comment now!! i'm happy for this. I'm so excited!! i see great things ahead for remakability. I say it a dozen times but i am so impressed by the community you've been able to gather here in such a short amount of time and your tight, succinct, brand.. its genius! 

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remadebyhand 211 pts moderator

JanetBrentYay! I'm so glad the older version is working. So silly that Livefyre wouldn't let some people comment.

 

Thank you so much for your kind encouragement! I'm really happy people find this corner of the web so welcoming :)

 

KimThirion 22 pts

This sounds so great. I'm really looking forward to reading it! Congrats!

remadebyhand 211 pts moderator

KimThirion Woo hoo, Kim, many thanks! I'm looking forward to getting it out to all you awesome remakeables ;)

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JenniferHoppins 6 pts

I'm so excited to read it Erin, and thrilled for your success!

remadebyhand 211 pts moderator

JenniferHoppins Aww, thank you, Jennifer :)

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sarahemily 77 pts

Wooohooo!!!  So excited for you, Erin!  This is really inspiring.... I need to revisit the concept of doing an ebook for my site. :-)

remadebyhand 211 pts moderator

sarahemily Yay! Thanks! Yes, you totally should. It's so rewarding, I can't even tell you!

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Karen J 87 pts

Wonderful! Already on "the list", so like Joel, eagerly anticipating!   Blessings!  

remadebyhand 211 pts moderator

Karen J Excellent, Karen. Thank you so much :)

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Shanna Mann 202 pts

Shared! Can't wait to see this, because you're so good at making things make sense!

remadebyhand 211 pts moderator

Shanna Mann Thanks :) Well isn't THAT good to hear, heh!

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joeyjoejoe 94 pts

Hey Erin,

It's a good thing you gave me something to do at the end of this post (sharing it via social media, which I have). Otherwise, I'd have nothing to do since I'm already on your awesome newsletter and eagerly awaiting your eBook! I'm looking forward to this!

remadebyhand 211 pts moderator

joeyjoejoe Many thanks :) I really appreciate all your support, Joel!

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Lori Stalter 16 pts

Awesome post! I didn't even wait to finish it before signing up for your newsletter so I can get access sooner and get those workbook pages. This is really exciting, Erin. Congrats on getting this done.

remadebyhand 211 pts moderator

Lori Stalter Woot! Awesome, thank you, Lori!

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deniseurena 72 pts

Very exciting!  It must feel good to complete a project like this. I've been following your site via RSS, but I will get on the email list too. Looking forward to reading it :)

remadebyhand 211 pts moderator

deniseurena It really does :) Thank you so much for your support!

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ethanwaldman 129 pts

What an awesome accomplishment! I can't wait to read it Erin.  I miss the excitement of creating tangible things-- right now I'm working on brushing up my offerings. It's a lot of writing work that will definitely pay off, but just not as fun as writing a book. 

remadebyhand 211 pts moderator

ethanwaldman Thanks! Yeah, I've never experienced writing something that will be a static, finished product before. It's a very different feeling. Kind of a slog there in the middle, but it's starting to get really exciting :)

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RemadeByHand @RemadeByHand 02 Oct

@skooloflife @magdainitaly Thanks for helping me spread the word about How to Be Remakeable! :)

skooloflife
skooloflife @skooloflife 02 Oct

@RemadeByHand glad to help Erin.

magdainitaly
magdainitaly @magdainitaly 02 Oct

@RemadeByHand @skooloflife Besides remakeable you are remarkable. Been over to your site. Wow. Good stuff.

skooloflife
skooloflife @skooloflife 03 Oct

@magdainitaly thanks so much. That's so kind of you :)

magdainitaly
magdainitaly @magdainitaly 02 Oct

How to be Remakeable (A Guide to Living your Dreams) http://t.co/8QZsNVPk via @remadebyhand (via @skooloflife)

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RemadeByHand @RemadeByHand 26 Sep

@UncopiedLife Thank you for helping me spread the word! :)

UncopiedLife
UncopiedLife @UncopiedLife 26 Sep

@RemadeByHand I'm happy to!

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amitsonawane @amitsonawane 25 Sep

@RemadeByHand Congrats! :)

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RemadeByHand @RemadeByHand 26 Sep

@amitsonawane Thank you :)

WriteToBeYou
WriteToBeYou @WriteToBeYou 25 Sep

@RemadeByHand Congrats Erin! Exciting! You have inspired me for sure! I'm also publishing my book soon and following my own remakeable road!

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RemadeByHand @RemadeByHand 25 Sep

@WriteToBeYou Ooh! That is fantastic, congratulations on making progress with your own book! :D