Book Stores Rant...

I am all for independent book stores, I frequent them when I can. My problem is that I live up the side of a mountain with no transport and no independent book store in the local villages. Some stores aren't even online, all of them don't sell ebooks, and most don't do self published...now, I know ye hate the big A with passion, but tell me where else can I sell my books for a reasonable price? Where else can I create my books for the same price? I have 9 book shelves crammed with books and one kindle the same. I read both paperback and ebook (because unlike some I support new novelists starting out, and older books one cannot get any more). I am no fool, and I've done my research, have you? I can't stand bezos, so tell me, what do I, and others in my boat do? Please, I'm listening, because I have asked before and all the usual recommendations cost more than I can afford, so come on...tell me...who do I change to where I can get the same job done for what they charge me..I'm listening.

News....

 With the above post in mind, the next steps after I've gone through the chapters (as for some reason mistakes happen in the changeover from one program to the other), I will need to come up with a marketing plan. 

Now I don't have money, so it'll be the usual posting on various sites that allow it, and also asking one or two people to review it before I send it out into the world. 

I'm still trying to decide where to publish it (I self publish), as a lot of places insist on being paid and as I said, I don't have the money to do the fancy pancy stuff right at the moment. 

Once the manuscript goes to my proof-reader, I will make a list of places to ask to review it, and a list of places to post up adds regarding it (free adds). I'm unsure yet as to how this will work, but I'm not going to let that stop me.

Wish me luck.

T.W.W.

Prepping for Proofreading.

 Well, I have Scrivener, and when my subscription to Word went bye-byes, I used it to edit my second novel.

My proofreader has word, so I've recently paid for the update for the entire package, which I didn't mind doing as I tend to use powerpoint and publisher as often as I use word. 

The problem is that now I have to transfer the chapters back into word, so twenty transfered today, more on monday / tuesday...can't wait to get it done and sent off.

TWW

The Insecure Writers Support Group post for April (better late than never eh!)

 Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer—aim for a dozen new people each time - and return comments. This group is all about connecting!

April's Question

What fantasy character would you like to fight, go on a quest with, or have a beer/glass of wine with?

Oh I do like this one, lets see now, I don't think I'd like to fight anyone that I've read in a novel unless maybe Rincewind from Discworld, only for the fact that he'd be running away fromt he fight. Go on a quest with, who would fit into that one? Probaly Poldgara from David Eddings Novels pertaining to the belrigard (and the follow on's), have a beer with why Nanny Ogg of course. We'd probally end up fighting over who gets to dance on the tables, but she'd be my number one choice.

In my own world that I've created, I would fight with Lundra because someone needs to put that Vodun in her place, I would go on a quest with Sharvanta, because who doesn't like the idea of a half demon and her demon dog (decended from Cerebus) puppy going on a quest. To drink with, I'd love to go for a drink with Blythe, because she was the first character I created, and she's the number one Sorceress. 

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Editing Updates...

 

Well, it's going well; I'm down to six chapters left to read in Enhanced before handing it over to my proofreader. I do so love doing this, but I'm happy that it's almost done and dusted and that I can upload it and sell it online. 

I'm debating who to go with. I've used Amazon for my first book and was happy enough with it even if I got only one review. Amazon isn't liked, and I'm not that surprised, but point me in the direction of any other service that does everything for free. 

Most that I've seen has some sort of payment, either if you want international sales or if you want a paperback copy; at least Amazon offers that for free, and I'm not at the stage where I can fire money at things. I mean, I do all my own advertising and marketing...*Sigh*, which I will have to kickstart once the book goes to the proofreader.

I get to take a month off in order to do advertising and marketing, then work starts on the final read of the third novel in the series called 'Vampire.' I aim to have a few of my novels up and running by the end of the year. Yes, I've said that before, but I'm 60 now, so it's important.

TWW