The Dark One
Auror
That's why I always insist that my books are printed in asbestos paper.I can imagine a flaming pen signing a book would be a problem...
#thinkingahead
That's why I always insist that my books are printed in asbestos paper.I can imagine a flaming pen signing a book would be a problem...
I got that part covered.Make first letter slightly legible. The rest can be pure whimsy.
You sound like an old hand...Make first letter slightly legible. The rest can be pure whimsy.
I bailed on my sisters wedding, and good thing too, about 20 whales- selfie!I met an old high school friend at a wedding once, but they had gained so much weight, I did not recognize them. That was terrible. No way I had forgotten them otherwise.
I write left handed, and they work for me. I guess it depends on the pen/brand.I would never trust a ball point pen. I am sure that works for others.
Ball point pens dont work for left handed people.
After having signed a few books recently, felt tips are better than ink pens. They make it stand better. Initially, I was using pen. Also, I'm also discovering that I have to develop an autograph signature. Since I use my real name, not the one I use on official documents, I'm conscious of not wanting to have a complete signature on the book.Fun Question: What do you sign with?
So...as it turns out, I have family and friends and such who want me to sign my book. But....A number of thoughts occurs to me. 1) I have terrible handwriting. 2) I am signing a pen name which will make that worse. 3) I am left handed which means many pens just dont work for me. 4) I am terrible at things like signing cards to people and trying to make them personable. So what to do?
Usually I write with a pencil or a felt tip type pen, but....who wants their book signed with a pencil? And does a felt tip pose problems...like, they bleed sometimes, and may not stand up to the test of time.
So, I am wondering, is there any reason not to use a felt tip pen?
And for those who have, what has the experience been like.
This. Not that I sign many (any really) books, but I've created an autograph specifically for signing author stuff. Both because it's short and fast (in case I ever end up famous and have to sign hundreds of things), and because I don't want my real signature plastered all over the place. It's too easy to abuse.Also, I'm also discovering that I have to develop an autograph signature. Since I use my real name, not the one I use on official documents, I'm conscious of not wanting to have a complete signature on the book.
Hmmm .... never thought of that.After having signed a few books recently, felt tips are better than ink pens. They make it stand better. Initially, I was using pen. Also, I'm also discovering that I have to develop an autograph signature. Since I use my real name, not the one I use on official documents, I'm conscious of not wanting to have a complete signature on the book.
I hear you Prince of Spires. So far, my autograph is a little different for each book. I'm certain after I sign a few more, I'll come up with an autograph that is pretty standard. My last name is fairly lengthy.This. Not that I sign many (any really) books, but I've created an autograph specifically for signing author stuff. Both because it's short and fast (in case I ever end up famous and have to sign hundreds of things), and because I don't want my real signature plastered all over the place. It's too easy to abuse.
I'll have to give it a try.A different tip I came across from Brandon Sanderson (who probably signs more books than anyone else alive...), is to create a signature that makes you move your arm, and not your wrist. That makes it a lot easier and faster to sign a lot of things. If you're signing a hundred copies of something, then you'll damage your wrist if you have to twist and turn it in all directions. With moving your arm, that's not so much the case.
Of course, chances of me having to sign a hundred books are small. But it pays to plan for the future you hope for.