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.
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Writing
24-10-22: Production questionnaire completion.
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
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19-10-22: Manuscript minor changes / Hybrid publishing cost comparison.
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
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18-10-22: Contract signed.
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.
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16-10-22: Types of publishing.
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,
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16-10-22: Contract detail and agreement.
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
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