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Progress!
Since my last non-review blog post, I focused on 1) breaking through my writer's block and 2)expanding the reach of Shadows of Valor. I'm happy to report success on both counts.
As for the writer's block, I've written two and a half new chapters (on notebook paper) and annotated 16 pages of my Zombie book. Now, all I have is about 3-4 more chapters for SOV's sequel (maybe a few more for good measure) and 12 more pages of annotations for the Zombie book. I'd say that means my writer's block is officially over.
My original goal for both books was to publish them in April, which would mean skimping on the editing and proofreading based on where they are right now. The new plan is to aim for Summer. I don't want to put any sub par books out there, so it's better to push out the date a bit.
As for Shadows of Valor, I've put it up on Smashwords.com so that it can be distributed to the major ebook retailers and on smashwords in all the popular formats.
Last Sunday I took about four hours to read and then to follow the Smashwords Style Guide, an excellent guide on how to strip unnecessary formating from your Word file so that your book acts right in ebook format. I must have done it right because the autovetter took it on the first try and the human review for Premium Catalog status gave it a go. Yay!
In celebration, Shadows of Valor is on sale in all popular formats on Smashwords.com!
That's it for this week. Wish me luck on my goal for two more chapters by next Sunday!
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*Post updated 03/13/13 to correct coupon amount.
As for the writer's block, I've written two and a half new chapters (on notebook paper) and annotated 16 pages of my Zombie book. Now, all I have is about 3-4 more chapters for SOV's sequel (maybe a few more for good measure) and 12 more pages of annotations for the Zombie book. I'd say that means my writer's block is officially over.
My original goal for both books was to publish them in April, which would mean skimping on the editing and proofreading based on where they are right now. The new plan is to aim for Summer. I don't want to put any sub par books out there, so it's better to push out the date a bit.
As for Shadows of Valor, I've put it up on Smashwords.com so that it can be distributed to the major ebook retailers and on smashwords in all the popular formats.
Last Sunday I took about four hours to read and then to follow the Smashwords Style Guide, an excellent guide on how to strip unnecessary formating from your Word file so that your book acts right in ebook format. I must have done it right because the autovetter took it on the first try and the human review for Premium Catalog status gave it a go. Yay!
In celebration, Shadows of Valor is on sale in all popular formats on Smashwords.com!
Smashwords Coupon for 1.99* (regular 2.99): GS47R
Find it here! Good until 03/21/13.
That's it for this week. Wish me luck on my goal for two more chapters by next Sunday!
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*Post updated 03/13/13 to correct coupon amount.
It's Been a While, Here's What I'm Up to
Today I've decided to post a little status update instead of a book review. Primarily, that's because I don't have any book reviews lined up. Continue reading...
NaNoWriMo 2014: Avalee and the Dragon
An idea has hatched.
My NaNoWriMo story this year will be called Avalee and the Dragon. Here's a short description.
Avalee's village is peaceful and safe, a great place to live, but the long shadow of Dragon's Mount is a constant reminder of the price the villagers must pay every ten years.
I have a ton of ideas floating around for this one, but I think I can get 50k words out of it and have fun doing so.
Wish me luck!
My NaNoWriMo story this year will be called Avalee and the Dragon. Here's a short description.
Avalee's village is peaceful and safe, a great place to live, but the long shadow of Dragon's Mount is a constant reminder of the price the villagers must pay every ten years.
I have a ton of ideas floating around for this one, but I think I can get 50k words out of it and have fun doing so.
Wish me luck!
NaNoWrimo 2014: Day 21
Who all's playing along for NaNoWriMo this year? How are you doing?
Me? Well, I'm not too shabby. I've taken a few days off writing for my story, but I'm at 39k words, so I figure I can afford it.
That being said, my plans for this weekend pretty much revolve over at least hitting the 50k mark if not actually writing THE END.
I think my book has somehow transformed from a fantasy girl vs. dragon book to something a little more romancy. Is that a word? Nevermind.
Anyway, still having fun and I've actually jotted down some notes to use this weekend. *gasp*
That is rare for me. I prefer to just write and then let the story brew in my mind when I'm not writing.
Ok, so I think this proves my 1am blog posts aren't the most brilliant. I'm off to bed and hopefully I'll knock out 5 or 6k words tomorrow.
And, for those of you writing a book this month, keep it up and good luck!
Me? Well, I'm not too shabby. I've taken a few days off writing for my story, but I'm at 39k words, so I figure I can afford it.
That being said, my plans for this weekend pretty much revolve over at least hitting the 50k mark if not actually writing THE END.
I think my book has somehow transformed from a fantasy girl vs. dragon book to something a little more romancy. Is that a word? Nevermind.
Anyway, still having fun and I've actually jotted down some notes to use this weekend. *gasp*
That is rare for me. I prefer to just write and then let the story brew in my mind when I'm not writing.
Ok, so I think this proves my 1am blog posts aren't the most brilliant. I'm off to bed and hopefully I'll knock out 5 or 6k words tomorrow.
And, for those of you writing a book this month, keep it up and good luck!
