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re: Publishing, anyone?
Posted on 8/29/20 at 11:18 am to S
Posted on 8/29/20 at 11:18 am to S
I need an editor for my next sci-fi novel. I hired one off of Reedsy for my first book. Horrible experience. He wouldn't respond to emails, returned my work a week late. Did a half-assed job and readers found shite he missed.
If ya'll know a good editor that needs work let me know. I'm not going the Reedsy route again.
If ya'll know a good editor that needs work let me know. I'm not going the Reedsy route again.
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Posted on 8/30/20 at 6:59 pm to BitBuster
You looking for developmental, copy/line edits, or just proofreading?
Posted on 8/31/20 at 12:02 pm to augustbengal
You see, I'm not sure if I need developmental again. It's a sequel to my first book. I have it outlined extensively whereas I pantsed the first one.
Maybe just copy/line edits? I'm still so new at this maybe another developmental with a real editor would be worth it.
Maybe just copy/line edits? I'm still so new at this maybe another developmental with a real editor would be worth it.
Posted on 9/1/20 at 8:50 pm to BitBuster
Well, I think it depends on your structure and experience. I think every writer has to ask him/herself if developmental is truly needed. Perhaps a few beta readers would suffice.
I have several names for copy edits. I use Victory Editing for all my indie stuff. She’s a little on the spendy side but it’s comparable to what I get with my publisher and makes me feel as if I’m putting out a professional product. Her website is LINK /
Another good editor is Jessica Poore, who was with Amazon Publishing for many years and who worked on her technical writing degree and opened her own business a few years ago.
I can get you a few more if those seem too expensive. Before I hired Anne at Victory, I contacted three copy editors and asked for sample editing. I sent 5 pages of my manuscript and then compared. I’m a member of NINC and can check for Sci Fi specific, but if all you want is copy edits, genre won’t matter.
I have several names for copy edits. I use Victory Editing for all my indie stuff. She’s a little on the spendy side but it’s comparable to what I get with my publisher and makes me feel as if I’m putting out a professional product. Her website is LINK /
Another good editor is Jessica Poore, who was with Amazon Publishing for many years and who worked on her technical writing degree and opened her own business a few years ago.
I can get you a few more if those seem too expensive. Before I hired Anne at Victory, I contacted three copy editors and asked for sample editing. I sent 5 pages of my manuscript and then compared. I’m a member of NINC and can check for Sci Fi specific, but if all you want is copy edits, genre won’t matter.
Posted on 9/2/20 at 8:11 am to augustbengal
Thank you. I've bookmarked her page and will give her a call once I'm done. I appreciate the help!
Posted on 9/2/20 at 11:21 am to BitBuster
Always happy to help if I can. The publishing world is so different from when I first started. So much to know and learn. Helps to have others share info so we can make better decisions. Good luck with the project.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 6:32 pm to augustbengal
Im helping my sister get started on a recipe book (my 2 year old niece has a very specific diet and can’t eat sugar, so she’s come up with some ways to make otherwise mundane dishes quite tasty) you ever worked on a project like that? My only real writing and editing experience is with short stories and novels.
Posted on 12/1/20 at 10:02 pm to TulaneLSU
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However, if you have the gift
It’s a skill
Posted on 12/5/20 at 12:31 pm to TulaneLSU
Tulane, do you do historical pieces?
I’m looking for some guidance one writing a book on history.
Also anyone else on this board.
I’m looking for some guidance one writing a book on history.
Also anyone else on this board.
This post was edited on 12/5/20 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 12/5/20 at 11:25 pm to TulaneLSU
I've done some self-published books that I've used lulu.com for. Some poetry, some fiction. My last one was a journal style book from the perspective of an 11 year old. In recent years I've published books with Christmas-themed poetry but went for a change of pace. No layout, nothing in mind at all besides a journal. Most fun I've had writing.
The hard part is getting people to buy the book, with a limited audience on Facebook. I have sent past book copies to my library which has gained interest from people knowing about the book, and buying their own, so that helps. Though other than spellcheck issues I haven't cared much to edit my past few books.
The hard part is getting people to buy the book, with a limited audience on Facebook. I have sent past book copies to my library which has gained interest from people knowing about the book, and buying their own, so that helps. Though other than spellcheck issues I haven't cared much to edit my past few books.
Posted on 12/8/20 at 1:47 pm to Sneaky__Sally
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What kind of books do yall write? I'm an aspiring writer who has bitten off way more than I can chew but working my way towards competency lol.
Late to this thread; I'm writing a literary novel. First book, have been working on for years. It's tough with a day job!
FWIW if you're an aspiring writer, here are a few books that have helped me:
Manuscript Makeover - Elizabeth Lyon
Reading like a Writer - Francine Prose
On Writing - Stephen King
Posted on 12/10/20 at 2:30 pm to Htowntiger90
Night time is probably my favorite time to write
On sunny crisp days like this i may sit outside and get some work done too
On sunny crisp days like this i may sit outside and get some work done too
Posted on 12/16/20 at 4:04 am to More&Les
Is it expensive to publish?
Posted on 12/16/20 at 6:09 am to Htowntiger90
Thank you, ive done on writing and have listen to a writing podcast and a scifi / fantasy writing lecture course from BYU done by Brandon Sanderson regularly. For anyone looking for tips on any part of the writing/editing/selling/publishing process, i can reccomend those enough if you are in the genre. Podcast is writing excuses and the lectures are all on YouTube.
I am trying to get into the habit of making enough weekly tine to write, but have been working 10 hour days most of the last few weeks.
Plus ive come up with this massive general outline of events in my head and am trying to place them all together at the moment, making sure the characters and events are all flowing from regional and logical places.
Im having a lot of trouble figuring out where to start my first book in the sequence- and i want each book to have a largely standalone set of events that can lead to the next but has a satisfying conclusion on its own.
As of now, i mainly keep my little notebook on hand as i read and listen to audio book / lecture series and its starting to come together for me some. A recent lecture series on ancient religion was immensely helpful in figuring out the sort of mood and tone of one of the main areas that will be featured.
I love massivs world-building epics so that is what i want to write, but it takes a whole lot of pre-writing efforts to have a good understanding and to make this fictional world seem lived in.
Ill definitely check out reading like a writer, that is one of my main efforts now. Reading a book and saying "oh it would have been awesome if they had done this instead" and then going back to my notes and outline and seeing if that idea has a place in my story.
I am trying to get into the habit of making enough weekly tine to write, but have been working 10 hour days most of the last few weeks.
Plus ive come up with this massive general outline of events in my head and am trying to place them all together at the moment, making sure the characters and events are all flowing from regional and logical places.
Im having a lot of trouble figuring out where to start my first book in the sequence- and i want each book to have a largely standalone set of events that can lead to the next but has a satisfying conclusion on its own.
As of now, i mainly keep my little notebook on hand as i read and listen to audio book / lecture series and its starting to come together for me some. A recent lecture series on ancient religion was immensely helpful in figuring out the sort of mood and tone of one of the main areas that will be featured.
I love massivs world-building epics so that is what i want to write, but it takes a whole lot of pre-writing efforts to have a good understanding and to make this fictional world seem lived in.
Ill definitely check out reading like a writer, that is one of my main efforts now. Reading a book and saying "oh it would have been awesome if they had done this instead" and then going back to my notes and outline and seeing if that idea has a place in my story.
This post was edited on 12/16/20 at 6:17 am
Posted on 12/16/20 at 6:15 am to BitBuster
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I need an editor for my next sci-fi novel. I hired one off of Reedsy for my first book. Horrible experience. He wouldn't respond to emails, returned my work a week late. Did a half-assed job and readers found shite he missed.
If ya'll know a good editor that needs work let me know. I'm not going the Reedsy route again.
I think you may want to work on some edits yourself too. If you have some readers you know, let them read it and just tell how they felt about certain parts, was it too slow or so fast that it was confusing, this character doing this doesnt feel natural, etc.
As I said in the post above - check out the writing excuses podcasts. They have 15 years going back (the page says for new listeners to start at year 10). But each one is labeled with what they are discussing and it is hosted by 4 successful sci fi / fantasy authors. Also the sanderson lectures likely have an editing / publishing episode that may be helpful
Posted on 12/16/20 at 7:03 pm to adiaacheampong
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Is it expensive to publish?
If you go with a professional, but not traditional publishing company it can be relatively expensive.
I have learned a lot with my investment and I feel like it was worth it, my book will be on Amazon, etc... inside a week, so we'll see.
It was a finalist in the American Book Fest, Best Book Awards
Posted on 12/16/20 at 7:39 pm to More&Les
Congratulations, that is awesome - I hope to get there sometime in the next 3 - 5ish years is the goal I have set for myself.
I'm curious as to how long you have been working on this and what your editing process was? Did you attempt to go the traditional publication route?
I'm curious as to how long you have been working on this and what your editing process was? Did you attempt to go the traditional publication route?
Posted on 12/17/20 at 6:57 am to Sneaky__Sally
I wrote the book, and its sequel in about 3 months back in 2013.
Hired a fantastic developmental editor, he and another author friend of mine convinced me to try the traditional route, which I did for a year and a half, to no avail.
I then relocated and was super busy at work, still am, and kinda let it die on the vine...
About 6 months ago I decided to self publish and get it done.
Now its time to sell this puppy on the open market and see how it do! :)
Hired a fantastic developmental editor, he and another author friend of mine convinced me to try the traditional route, which I did for a year and a half, to no avail.
I then relocated and was super busy at work, still am, and kinda let it die on the vine...
About 6 months ago I decided to self publish and get it done.
Now its time to sell this puppy on the open market and see how it do! :)
Posted on 12/17/20 at 7:54 am to More&Les
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I wrote the book, and its sequel in about 3 months back in 2013.
Hired a fantastic developmental editor, he and another author friend of mine convinced me to try the traditional route, which I did for a year and a half, to no avail.
I then relocated and was super busy at work, still am, and kinda let it die on the vine...
About 6 months ago I decided to self publish and get it done.
Now its time to sell this puppy on the open market and see how it do! :)
That is great, i'm certainly no expert - but have been listening to a lot of information thus far. One thing they keep mentioning is to have reasonable expectations about what are good sales figures for a first book that is self published and has minimal marketing. That is mainly geared towards people who want to be a full time author.
Also that especially for self published authors, the main goal is to try and get momentum for the next book (which is great that you have already written). People have used strategy's like give the first one for free on e-book, get more eyes on it, and then charge for the second one and different things like that.
Do you have a strategy for selling it? Are you offering as an ebook?
This post was edited on 12/17/20 at 8:05 am
Posted on 12/18/20 at 6:39 am to Sneaky__Sally
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That is great, i'm certainly no expert - but have been listening to a lot of information thus far. One thing they keep mentioning is to have reasonable expectations about what are good sales figures for a first book that is self published and has minimal marketing. That is mainly geared towards people who want to be a full time author.
Also that especially for self published authors, the main goal is to try and get momentum for the next book (which is great that you have already written). People have used strategy's like give the first one for free on e-book, get more eyes on it, and then charge for the second one and different things like that.
Do you have a strategy for selling it? Are you offering as an ebook?
I have done marketing and sales my whole career, though this is a different animal. I'm not expecting to hit the NYT bestsellers list out of the gate but I think we can sell some books.
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