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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.
18-10-22: Contract signed. Read More »
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,
16-10-22: Types of publishing. Read More »
I replied to the publisher. I had a couple of questions to confirm what is included in the cost. Answers were forthcoming and I think I am going to go forward with this and sign the contract. One nice benefit of this offer is, in the contract I get 25 free copies of the finished
16-10-22: Contract detail and agreement. Read More »
Damn! It IS COVID! I can’t believe it. I have avoided it all for over 2 years, right from my time in Dubai to now at home here in SE Asia…and now, after vaccinating correctly…I catch the effin’ virus! Wow, it really lays you up, doesn’t it? I am tired and low, low energy. Can’t
Wow! The same day, in fact. I am going through the contract now. I must say, there is no pressure from the publisher. Take my time, etc. no ‘gun to head’ for this time-limited offer, which would immediately ring alarm bells for me. I am feeling a little under the weather today so I’m taking
12-10-22: Reading the contract. Read More »