Photographer and Author
Aug 24
by Brandy Isadora in Self-Publishing 0 comments tags: #Amazon, #amwriting, #author, #authorslife, #brandyisadora, #documentaryphotographer, #fashion, #fashionhistory, #mannequinbook, #mannequins, #phoenixphotographer, #photographybook, #photojournalism, #POD, #self-published, #selfpublished, #selfpublishedauthors, #tattoobook, #writing

The Second Book: Lessons Gained and Lessons Learned

When I was in graduate school, a mentor told me that each book was like starting over. Each project has its own differences and challenges. I didn’t completely understand this until I started working on my second book, which explores the history of mannequins. Of course there were certain things that were easier about making this book because I had learned those lessons while working on Tattle Tales. However, when it came time to publish the second book, I realized that I had to do things differently. This meant another learning curve and a bit of frustration.   Being a writer, and especially a self-published author, means that you’re constantly learning. Besides developing your skills as a writer, you have to stay on top of all the new ways of marketing, publishing, and distributing. In the age of technology, the rules are always evolving and changing. Additionally, what works for one book may not work for the other book. I’ve listed some of the lessons I have learned from my second book.   The message of this post is to urge self-published authors to be flexible and open minded. I had a much different idea of my path when I […]
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Aug 10
by Brandy Isadora in street photography 0 comments tags: #amwriting, #author, #COVID-19, #documentaryphotographer, #fashion, #fashiondolls, #fashionhistory, #mannequinbook, #mannequins, #photographybook, #photojournalism, #restaurants, #shutdown, #socialdistancing, #TheGuardian

Mannequins Play a New Role

  Since the lockdown in March, many things in our world has changed. Besides the fact that much of the country is in shutdown, we are also getting used to new rules and trends, such as masks, plastic partitions, virtual interactions, and refraining from any social interactions that involve touching (like hand shakes and hugs). It’s a whole new world, and humans once again prove that during challenging times the creative mind can produce some entertaining solutions.   Later this year I will be releasing my second book, Mannequins: Stories of the First Supermodel. In my book, I explore the history of mannequins and how they have played an important role in our society. These fashion figures reflect the social norms of the time, showing what is popular and desirable to own. When stores began closing their doors due to the pandemic shutdown, I wondered what would become of mannequins. So much of their existence is dependent on people shopping in brick and mortar stores. A friend sent me an article from The Guardian, which reported that restaurants were using mannequins and blow up dolls to occupy some of the tables to creatively implement social distancing. While some people might […]
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