27-10-22: The next book!
Of course, I can’t just sit still and do nothing! I am working on book 2 (and 3) while the publishing process unfolds.
Of course, I can’t just sit still and do nothing! I am working on book 2 (and 3) while the publishing process unfolds.
After some back and forth with a rogue form, I finally completed the Production Questionnaire. Part of this was to help the in-house designer work on a cover for the book. I have a book cover mocked up and forwarded that too. They encourage you to be part of the process at all stages. I …
Big day. I submitted the final version of the manuscript, with those changes to clarify the hierarchy in the police teams. So now… that is it. My literary work…is literally… done!!!
There are some minor changes to make to the manuscript, mainly involving the police and detective team hierarchy. I am working on that today as the publisher will not begin looking critically at my book until I confirm the final version with all the changes. I got the first invoice today for 1/10th of the …
19-10-22: Manuscript minor changes / Hybrid publishing cost comparison. Read More »
It’s done! The contract was signed and a welcome received from the Commissioning Editor of the publisher. One of the good benefits of this contract is that I can spread the cost of ‘my share’ over several months while they continue to work on my manuscript.
Right, info time. This is a hybrid contract. For those who don’t know, it’s like a halfway house between self-publishing and a traditional contract. There are advantages and disadvantages to all three types of publishing so let’s take a look. Self-publishing you have all the control…but you have to do ALL the work. Editing, proofreading, …