The LinkedIn Book Second Edition In The Works

The LinkedIn Book â€" Second Edition In The Works This week is re-write the book week for me.  Last year, I remember sitting for about eight hours reviewing the final version of my book before it went to the print shop.  I was nervous, since I wouldnt be able to fix anything after it goes to print like I could a blog post but I remember closing the book and thinking This is good Im proud of this! Then I saw a few reviews on Amazon that were almost scathing.  Professional writers wrote about the book saying it was well, essentially crap. I was confused because I got a lot of feedback from others, saying the book was excellent, and it was exactly what they needed.  Of course, I wanted to believe this feedback, since people were talking about my baby, but I had this nagging idea in the back of my mind that I really did a disservice to everyone since I didnt get great reviews from everyone. Guess what?  I have to agree with the professional writers.  I cracked the book open with a pen, and started marking up the necessary changes.  I think I averaged 7 10 changes PER PAGE I cant believe the first edition went out like this! Okay, it wasnt that bad, but the second edition is going to be much, much better.  Heres my process:   Fix typos and grammar.  Tighten up the writing so it reads easier.  Done (I think) Reword sections that dont make sense.  I read and reread, and if I thought HUH???? I wrote rewrite.  Thats what Im doing today finishing up the rewrites.   Update the content.  In the last year there have been plenty of changes to LinkedIn thats the whole reason Im doing a second edition   I put a question on LinkedIn Answers asking what I missed in the first edition, and what should be in the second edition.  I got some excellent responses which Ill be sifting through the rest of this week and putting into the content of the book.  If you want a sneak peak of what might end up in the second edition of THE LinkedIn book, and what others think is important, go check out the LinkedIn Answers page with my question (and the answers, so far). By the way, did you know I have a blog behind the book ?  Its the Im on LinkedIn Now What??? blog!  Check it out! If YOU have any suggestions for the second edition of Im on LinkedIn Now What??? feel free to email me or leave a comment here I know the second edition is going to be way better than the first edition! This post is sponsored by Karen P. Katz, providing  CAREER MANAGEMENT and SUCCESS STRATEGIES for EXECUTIVES and PROFESSIONALS  Karen P. Katz is a career online identity strategist who promotes career change and success strategies for those seeking work/life balance.  Karen offers insight and practical solutions to career challenges based on 20+ years experience as an HR Generalist, Operations/Sales Manager, and Outplacement Career Management Consultant.         The Career Acceleration Network (CAN), LLC is the channel through with Karen implements cutting-edge strategies that effectively empower clients to take control of their long-term career goals. A proponent of life-long learning, Karen has earned industry certification as a Credentialed Career Manager; she was awarded a Masters in Adult Learning Organizational Development in 2005. Contact Karen at CareerAcceleration.net.  Karen blogs at Career Acceleration Notes, and is a JibberJobber Expert Partner. The LinkedIn Book â€" Second Edition In The Works This week is re-write the book week for me.  Last year, I remember sitting for about eight hours reviewing the final version of my book before it went to the print shop.  I was nervous, since I wouldnt be able to fix anything after it goes to print like I could a blog post but I remember closing the book and thinking This is good Im proud of this! Then I saw a few reviews on Amazon that were almost scathing.  Professional writers wrote about the book saying it was well, essentially crap. I was confused because I got a lot of feedback from others, saying the book was excellent, and it was exactly what they needed.  Of course, I wanted to believe this feedback, since people were talking about my baby, but I had this nagging idea in the back of my mind that I really did a disservice to everyone since I didnt get great reviews from everyone. Guess what?  I have to agree with the professional writers.  I cracked the book open with a pen, and started marking up the necessary changes.  I think I averaged 7 10 changes PER PAGE I cant believe the first edition went out like this! Okay, it wasnt that bad, but the second edition is going to be much, much better.  Heres my process:   Fix typos and grammar.  Tighten up the writing so it reads easier.  Done (I think) Reword sections that dont make sense.  I read and reread, and if I thought HUH???? I wrote rewrite.  Thats what Im doing today finishing up the rewrites.   Update the content.  In the last year there have been plenty of changes to LinkedIn thats the whole reason Im doing a second edition   I put a question on LinkedIn Answers asking what I missed in the first edition, and what should be in the second edition.  I got some excellent responses which Ill be sifting through the rest of this week and putting into the content of the book.  If you want a sneak peak of what might end up in the second edition of THE LinkedIn book, and what others think is important, go check out the LinkedIn Answers page with my question (and the answers, so far). By the way, did you know I have a blog behind the book ?  Its the Im on LinkedIn Now What??? blog!  Check it out! If YOU have any suggestions for the second edition of Im on LinkedIn Now What??? feel free to email me or leave a comment here I know the second edition is going to be way better than the first edition! This post is sponsored by Karen P. Katz, providing  CAREER MANAGEMENT and SUCCESS STRATEGIES for EXECUTIVES and PROFESSIONALS  Karen P. Katz is a career online identity strategist who promotes career change and success strategies for those seeking work/life balance.  Karen offers insight and practical solutions to career challenges based on 20+ years experience as an HR Generalist, Operations/Sales Manager, and Outplacement Career Management Consultant.         The Career Acceleration Network (CAN), LLC is the channel through with Karen implements cutting-edge strategies that effectively empower clients to take control of their long-term career goals. A proponent of life-long learning, Karen has earned industry certification as a Credentialed Career Manager; she was awarded a Masters in Adult Learning Organizational Development in 2005. Contact Karen at CareerAcceleration.net.  Karen blogs at Career Acceleration Notes, and is a JibberJobber Expert Partner.