So I talked myself into finishing up the last edits and have launched into the exciting (and new to me) world of ebook formatting. I read a post this week recommending that writers start publishing first with Smashwords. (I can’t … Continue reading →
Sometimes when it comes to revising works I’ve written, even when I’m working with notes from a beta reader and I get to decide what to change or not, I have huge resistance to the work. Something in me hates … Continue reading →
A new week, and more stuff popping up around the ‘net: • Best story of last week was this fascinating look at Amazon’s book sellers and what happens when auto-pricing goes wild—Amazon’s $23,698,655.93 book about flies, by Michael Eisen. • … Continue reading →
So, did everyone catch HBO’s first episode of Game of Thrones last night? I thought it was fantastic. Scary, beautiful, full of weirdness and fascinating characters. Everything a fantasy should have. Can’t wait for it to continue. Anyway, in various … Continue reading →
I liked the face-off aspect of the other photo, but it wasn’t quite what I wanted. So I looked at more photos and chose this one, which is far more dramatic. I think this expresses the feel of the story … Continue reading →
I’m playing with the faces, making them less realistic, more fantastical. I like this one. My beta reader sent back my manuscript with a number of questions and errors and suggestions on it, so I’ll work those out next. Onwards!
Continue reading →So, here’s my test cover for Last Night, the short story I’m going to use as a test run in e-publishing. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. I ended up working mostly in Photoplus, as Paint Shop Pro … Continue reading →
Good morning, writers and readers! Some interesting things I’ve picked up as I wandered the Internet recently. • Would you pay $5900 to appear on Lifetime TV network and discuss your book? Buyer beware! A new business strategy targets self-published … Continue reading →
My task next week will be to create cover art for Last Night, while the story itself is being edited by my beta reader (i.e. my very smart and well-read husband). I have a general idea, I’ve picked out some … Continue reading →
I’ve found a few more writers who are publicly tracking sales of their self-published ebooks. These aren’t top sellers, so give a different view of sales than what you hear of the media sensations. First up is Tobias Buckell, an … Continue reading →