Today I begin my first day working on the read-through and edits of BEFORE I BREAK. One of the things I noticed about the book was how quickly is started, and it makes me wonder whether I started things too fast, or if I may have rushed it. Maybe it's perfect just the way it has.
Haha, nope, never mind.
I do have to say that I am very excited to actually be starting with this, but it's a lot more stressful than I anticipated. Not only do I have to pay for copyright, I also need to find a way to pay for the cover and professional copyediting, which will add to about $300, which I do not have. So what does that mean for me? I haven't really figured that out yet. With no job and no income, I am finding this a lot more difficult than anticipated.
So far, from the friends and family that have read it, the response has been very good, and I trust these people enough to tell me if it sucks or not. Trust me, they've done it before. With that being said, I know I've gone in a wonderful direction, and according to one family member, even tears were formed at the end. I hope the response from my readers will be just as good.
In case anyone is wondering, I also have a Wattpad account (my username is AlecBelle, no space in between) and have some interesting things on there. If you're curious about my writing style and voice, I recommend checking it out.
Now back to work. The work that I may put off for another day...or two.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014
BEFORE I BREAK on Goodreads
Just thought I would let everyone know that BEFORE I BREAK is finally on Goodreads. Below is the link, so be sure to add it to your to-read shelves!
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22573592-before-i-break
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22573592-before-i-break
My First Published Book
A lot of you guys don't know me, but for a while I've been running the blog, Book Freak Forever, and now here I am with my new blog. My author blog!
I know, it's exciting, and I'm proud to say that my first book will be published before the end of this year, although there is no set release date. Part of the issue for me, is that I have chosen the self-publishing route because I feel it better suits my needs. In order for this to be a successful novel, I need you--yes you!--to help me out.
First things first, let me say that I do not feel like any less of an author because I have chosen to self-publish this book. There are a lot of authors who would say that it does, but for me, this feels like the right choice to make. And because my first novel is a standalone, it gives me more of an opportunity to try out the aspect of self-publishing before I choose to go that route with a series that I am currently working on.
So let's talk about my book for a moment.
What is the title of my book?
The title of my book is BEFORE I BREAK and it fits the story really well (and the name of the title is used several times at the end of the book as well).
How long is the book going to be?
The current page number of the manuscript is 196 pages, so it could be more of less when published, especially depending of the size of the book. I'll imagine it will be around 250 pages.
What is the genre of BEFORE I BREAK?
The genre is contemporary YA and is aimed specifically toward teenagers, and it does feature some tough subjects like homosexuality, religion, betrayals of friends, and more.
The synopsis?
I will not be sharing the synopsis until I get the work copyrighted, which should be within the next couple of weeks.
When will we get to see the cover?
The cover will most likely be released in July.
And lastly, what is the release date of the book?
That has been undecided, but I am aiming for a late August/early September release date. This is most likely to change.
So keep a look out for more posts about my novel. Please help share to spread the word!
I know, it's exciting, and I'm proud to say that my first book will be published before the end of this year, although there is no set release date. Part of the issue for me, is that I have chosen the self-publishing route because I feel it better suits my needs. In order for this to be a successful novel, I need you--yes you!--to help me out.
First things first, let me say that I do not feel like any less of an author because I have chosen to self-publish this book. There are a lot of authors who would say that it does, but for me, this feels like the right choice to make. And because my first novel is a standalone, it gives me more of an opportunity to try out the aspect of self-publishing before I choose to go that route with a series that I am currently working on.
So let's talk about my book for a moment.
What is the title of my book?
The title of my book is BEFORE I BREAK and it fits the story really well (and the name of the title is used several times at the end of the book as well).
How long is the book going to be?
The current page number of the manuscript is 196 pages, so it could be more of less when published, especially depending of the size of the book. I'll imagine it will be around 250 pages.
What is the genre of BEFORE I BREAK?
The genre is contemporary YA and is aimed specifically toward teenagers, and it does feature some tough subjects like homosexuality, religion, betrayals of friends, and more.
The synopsis?
I will not be sharing the synopsis until I get the work copyrighted, which should be within the next couple of weeks.
When will we get to see the cover?
The cover will most likely be released in July.
And lastly, what is the release date of the book?
That has been undecided, but I am aiming for a late August/early September release date. This is most likely to change.
So keep a look out for more posts about my novel. Please help share to spread the word!
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