Preparing for A Mother’s Day Launch

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Note: None of these answers are actually accurate.

Mark this date on your calendars: May 9, 2015. That’s right. I’ll be launching my self-published book out into the world right before Mother’s Day this year. The impetus for doing this is to honor my mom because she first introduced me to mystery books. (Thanks, Mom!)

Here’s an update on what I’ve been doing to prepare the manuscript:

Editing: I’ve decided to go with a developmental edit to identify issues with the storyline and to make sure it retains the proper structure and suspense of a mystery. I’ll also be getting my manuscript copyedited to ensure that sentence structure and grammar errors will be fixed. All the rewriting and revising will take place during this short month, so February will be very busy!
Cover design: I’ve also hired a cover designer to create a layout for both the e-book and print versions. I looked on Amazon and provided her with samples of covers I enjoyed and to give her an idea of the quirky images that often grace cozy mysteries. She’ll be providing me with potential designs over the next few months that I’ll get to comment on.

For writers, what’s the latest on your writing journey? For everyone, what are your plans this coming Mother’s Day?