The day I have been waiting for finally arrived yesterday, February 25, 2024. The novel passed the final review on Amazon and will open for sales on March 12!! What did I do while I waited? Since I have decided to go "all in" with my new "career" as an author, I made business cards. … Continue reading Success! What Happens Now?
Month: February 2024
A Small Set-Back
How does that saying go—Don't count your chickens until they're hatched? Yesterday, I woke up on top of the world, ready to order the final proof copy of my book, after tweaking the cover one last time. I logged into my KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) account and uploaded the new cover image. I moved through … Continue reading A Small Set-Back
Proof #2 Received!
Holey Moley, is Amazon fast! I ordered the second proof version on Friday, February 16 and received it yesterday, February 18! Like most Print-On-Demand (POD) services, Amazon contracts with printers around the country (maybe the world?) to expedite shipping. My last proof copy was made in Middletown, Delaware. This copy was printed in North Haven, … Continue reading Proof #2 Received!
Only a Few More Hoops to Jump Through
A few days ago, I sent the FINAL edited manuscript to the typesetter to format. Why am I not doing it myself, you ask? I struggled with the decision, as any true, dyed-in-the-wool control freak would. I know I could have done it. I've done it before. I had the page numbers placed perfectly; all … Continue reading Only a Few More Hoops to Jump Through
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