The DIY Publishing Diary: Volume Three
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Diary: MONTH THREE
Did not do much, I have to say. I did poke at the work-in-progress some, but mostly I wrapped myself in a blanket and binged on Netflix and Hulu. Somewhere in here I got my line edits in the old inbox. In typically me fashion, I skimmed over my notes and thought, “No problem. Piece of cake.”
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I’m clearly a comedian in disguise. Of course, now that it’s over, I’m like, “I could do that again.” LOL!
Diary: WEEK SEVENTEEN
Finished up line edits this week. I would like to declare that I’m going to pace myself better next time, but we all know I’ll do no such thing. ๐ I do hope to enjoy the process more next time. I think I just got really tired of cutting dialogue tags and breaking up long sentences. And the amount of time I made the same two mistakes over and over was really starting to grate on my nerves. God bless editors, right?
Diary: WEEK EIGHTEEN
Finally got back to the work-in-progress this week. I thought it would be super difficult because it’s been about a month since I’d even really looked at. But once I reread the previous chapter to reorient myself, I was pulled immediately back in. Though I still spent about fifteen minutes typing very slow until the writer wheels got turning in my head again.
I realized why I like outlining so much. I like knowing what’s coming up next. I feel like I’m writing on a typewriter in the dark sometimes with this. It’s working for the story, and I still have a tiny, baby outline below the draft that I whip up as I finish each scene, but it’s not the same. That said, I’m not going to start outlining now. I still think it’s best to write this particular story this way for some reason. But I think it’s slowing me down considerably. That said, I did cross the 25k mark this week!
The story makes me so happy for some reason. There’s something so nostalgic and otherworldly about it. ๐
Diary: WEEK NINETEEN
If my calculations are correct, this is the current week. Haha. My editor told me going in that there would be two rounds of proofreading, one by her and one by her colleague. Still, color me surprised when a document needing proofingย showed up in my inbox over the weekend. I really enjoyed it though. There was a lot of laughing at myself and getting ALL THE FEELS for my story! Proofreading is so much more relaxed.
As I was trying (and failing) to fall asleep Monday night, I got my first concept proof back for my cover!!! OMG!! I love it. I so can’t wait to hug my book in person! ๐
Up Next
February is going to be fun month. Of all the years and months to get picked for jury duty, I get picked for February. I also get to set up all my accounts and do formatting and contact people to help me spread the word. Not going to lie, kind of dreading it. But then, I totally dread editing, and I love that crap! So maybe it won’t be as stressful as it sounds. Or maybe I’ll just get up super early all month. It’s amazing how much a person can get done when they get up before 10:00.
12 Comments
Tonja Drecker
Lol! Rise before 10am ๐ Congrats on getting all that editing done and reaching the 25,000 mark on the next one. Pretty covers are SOOOO exciting! I can’t wait to see it! I hear you on the outlining. I’ve got to have a general idea where things might go so everything doesn’t go too wild…not that I’m a strict outline follower either. And as to pacing out editing better. Yeah right. We love the last minute stress of editing 17 hours 5 days in a row just to get a 700 page MS ready ๐ …and another *squeal* for cover!
Krystal Jane
Haha, I do love the last minute scramble! My long term goal is to get at 7:00, whether it’s a work day or not. I get s lot more reading done when I’m up in the morning. I can’t wait for you to see the cover!! ๐๐
Raiscara Avalon
Yeah, getting up before 10am might help you out, but if you need the sleep than keep doing it! Sounds like you’re up for a fun February, that’s for sure. Great job on getting the editing done! I’ve just started outlining, not even sure if I’m doing it right, but whatever I’m doing is working out okay. Still have some minor tweaking to do to the whole process. Sounds like you’re doing a wonderful job, keep up the good work! I love proofreading, it’s one of my favorite things to do after writing.
Krystal Jane
Okay, you have the best name ever!! I say, if your outline is working, you’re definitely doing it right. ๐ Best wishes on your story! Thanks for the vote of confidence! I feel like a mess sometimes. ^_^
Sunflower Michelle
Have fun this February (is it possible to have fun in February?) It looks like you’re on schedule! Can’t wait to read it and see it.
Krystal Jane
February…Lol! I am on schedule at least. You’ll probably see the cover soon. ๐
Crystal Collier
Remind me your exact release date, because I should have you over on the blog…but I’m kinda booked until June. I might be able to move my Feb 15 feature around, if she doesn’t get back to me by the deadline…but since she still has 1.5 weeks, she just might make it. Anyhoo, loop me in!
Krystal Jane
I will! Thank you! Now that I have a cover in the works, I’m way excited!
Michelle Wallace
You have a cover for your book? YAY!!!!!!!
Congrats, Krystal! ๐
Krystal Jane
Thank you so much!! ^_^
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