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!
Follow me on Facebook: Patricia Hamill
*Post updated 03/13/13 to correct coupon amount.
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Hey Patricia! I wanted to drop by and say hi and tell you I've really been enjoying your blog and reviews. I was introduced to it a few weeks back while doing a free giveaway post on CS about my book, and you replied with the link here.Anyway, just wanted to let you know I've been enjoying the blog! Keep up the good work!
I'm going to have to make one for 2.00 off now. Keep an eye on my blog for it! :-)