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... and here's how this thread is different: I'm starting it much earlier in the process.
I committed to this in a blog post in May. I wanted a freelance editor, a proofreader, a professional cover artist, and online promotions.
I ran a Kickstarter project in July. It came thisclose to not working -- to be honest, I wouldn't recommend Kickstarter unless you already have "a following" -- whatever that is. But I have the money I need to produce this.
I sent my manuscript to my freelance editor this past Monday, along with the money.
Then I found out the cover artist I wanted was booked through the end of the year. I went to deviantART.com's forums (and wondered why it had to be Google who told me that deviantART has forums) and posted a job offer with a brief description of the book, a link to the sample on my blog, and my budget.
I spent the afternoon trying to keep up! And surprisingly, got a lot of hits on my blog page.
I had my pick. The rates were such that I could also pick up some more art that I can use for promotional materials. I insisted on a contract with each of the artists -- only one was pro enough to send me their own. That's something to bear in mind.
My arbitrary publication date for Disciple, Part I: For Want of a Piglet is November 15, 2012. Stay tuned to see if that moves...and what other developments emerge...
I committed to this in a blog post in May. I wanted a freelance editor, a proofreader, a professional cover artist, and online promotions.
I ran a Kickstarter project in July. It came thisclose to not working -- to be honest, I wouldn't recommend Kickstarter unless you already have "a following" -- whatever that is. But I have the money I need to produce this.
I sent my manuscript to my freelance editor this past Monday, along with the money.
Then I found out the cover artist I wanted was booked through the end of the year. I went to deviantART.com's forums (and wondered why it had to be Google who told me that deviantART has forums) and posted a job offer with a brief description of the book, a link to the sample on my blog, and my budget.
I spent the afternoon trying to keep up! And surprisingly, got a lot of hits on my blog page.
I had my pick. The rates were such that I could also pick up some more art that I can use for promotional materials. I insisted on a contract with each of the artists -- only one was pro enough to send me their own. That's something to bear in mind.
My arbitrary publication date for Disciple, Part I: For Want of a Piglet is November 15, 2012. Stay tuned to see if that moves...and what other developments emerge...