As it turns out, there's a lot more that goes into writing and releasing a novel than just writing it. The following are some of the things which I still have yet to complete on this journey:
- Second beta-reader review
- Blurb edit, review and release
- Cover design edits and release
- Maps (two new maps for Book 2)
- Character name list and pronunciation guide
- Formatting for eBook and paperback editions
- Promotion strategy and planning
As should be evident, a lot goes into releasing a novel. Nonetheless, I am delighted to be finished with the first beta-reader review and update - which puts me on-track for releasing the second book by the end of August.
There are also, I might add, updates to my blog and YouTube channel which I had been hoping to make - but which had to be put on hold so I could focus my free time (which there's never enough of) on writing. Things like:
- Posting a couple more book reviews
- Anime reviews
- Short stories
- Observations from the indie author scene
I'll be getting back to the latter items eventually - hopefully once the book is closer to release in late August.
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