Enormity Part Two hits e-shelves
Apologies for the long period between blogs. This lack of communication is a big no-no in the blog world. Allowing your media platform to decay is a cardinal sin. So I’m back!
Many reasons for the lack of blogging:
I’m furiously proof reading Enormity in its entirety.
I’m quietly marketing the book to friends through social media.
I was house hunting for a new property.
Now I’m moving house.
I was temporarily homeless due to a mould infestation and have been living between three different homes.
The idea of “proof reading” is interesting, because in the world of eBooks it really is a never-ending process. Errors are not as permanent as the printed word. I can upload a newly polished copy of Enormity and in 12 hours (give or take) it has replaced the previous copy of the book on Amazon. An eBook is ever-evolving.
PART TWO: Cover concept for Enormity’s second portion.
I have consciously broken the biggest rule in publishing and that is to not have another set of professional proof-reading eyes scan my work. I have done all the proofing and subbing, except for a string of basic errors found by my girlfriend Amanda when she was reading the final draft.
So even though I have released two thirds of the book so far, I know there will be some minor errors. It sounds horrifying to admit that. But the release is small – less than 100 people have downloaded the book so far – and there is time to keep polishing and refining until I’m finally done.
Having the book out there and receiving positive feedback has been hugely inspiring. It feels like I have stepped forward as an author. The refining process will be finalised by the time the “Complete Edition” of Enormity is released.
The next steps in the release of Enormity:
Final sub/proof of Enormity (Part Three)
Cover designed for Enormity (Complete Edition)
An ISBN number
Getting the book and an author profile on Goodreads.com
Distribution through Smashwords.com
Publicity mailout
Pay for a mailout at Bookbub.com
More Facebook advertising
I’ve also been doing some reading up on eBook marketing (on my Kindle). Check these books out if you’re interested in that subject. They’re free:
Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success by Mark Coker
Smashwords Book Marketing Guide by Mark Coker
Last but not least, here is the link to the epic Enormity (Part Two):
