Book covers, Books, Cover Art, e-book, editing, Indie Publishers, Pete and the Perilous Persian Bottle, Planning, Publications, Publishing Readiness Dysmorphia, Random Thoughts, Self Publishing

Editing done, cover to go!

Well the editing is finalised, and I am hopeful that all anomalies, weird spelling and miscellaneous bits have been taken care of. Now I have to get the cover sorted. In the past I have only self-published e-books, so covers have been a simple 1 page, front cover job (and yes I know that I have… Continue reading Editing done, cover to go!

Books, Children's Books, e-book, editing, Editing tips, Pete and the Perilous Persian Bottle, Planning, Print-proof, Publications, Publishing Readiness Dysmorphia, Sarah Jackson, Self Publishing

The joys of editing (not)

I am about to release my first print-version novel (well I'm releasing it in July) and I am in the process of the final edits. Yes, you read that correctly. I am still editing. Editing is my second least favourite part of the writing process (marketing takes the number one position and always will). I am… Continue reading The joys of editing (not)

Books, Planning, Publications, Random Thoughts, Rejection, Self Publishing, Vanity Press, Writers Journey

Vanity Press Companies, tramps and thieves

I mentioned in my last post that I had had some interesting experiences with vanity press publishers. I am starting to wonder if I have a sign on my head saying “sucker” or “will give away hard earned cash freely”. Anyway dramatics aside here is a summary of my experiences so far. About nine months… Continue reading Vanity Press Companies, tramps and thieves

A Better Future, Goal Setting, Planning, Writers Journey

Goal Setting – Planning your writing journey for 2016

“A Goal without a plan is just a wish”. And I wish I could remember where that quote came from. With 2016 well and truly upon us, it is time to get those writing goals determined and a plan of action devised. I need to put my hand up and admit that I had way… Continue reading Goal Setting – Planning your writing journey for 2016