Design Phase and Proofs

Today, I recieved an email from the publishing company with my interior proofs of my book and the cover proofs for both the paperback and hardback books. I have some minor tweaks I would like to make on the cover, but overall, I am very happy with the graphics. I think the cover reflects the book much better than the cover of my first book.

Now starts the process of changing the back cover copy of the book to be stronger and then I have to proof the interior of the book. I can make up to fifty changes free, but I feel strongly that I will not have that many changes. This book has been edited much better than my first one to date. I am happy with the package, although, I feel that the price is still too high. I cannot wait to post the graphics, but not until I have the final copy.

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Mark O. Chapman

Final Edits Complete!

Today I got the final review sent back from my publishing company on Tales of the Blue Knight: Becoming a Knight, and I had to brush up a few more items. The edit is complete. I sent the file back to them and now I can focus on the next items. I have to get the cover worked on and the copy materials for the cover worked on as well. Stay tuned.

My First Book in Kindle format

Today marked the first time I have a book in Kindle format for Amazon. Scout Squad: Going Native is in Kindle format and selling. My brother was the first person to download it. I don'thave a Kindle, but I think it is an exciting way to read books. The same problem stands now as before: getting out the word. I am learning many new things about publishing and promotion. I hope to be coming up with a new plan to get the word out about my book.

This is my first post on my new blog, welcome and feel free to leave comments.

Mark Chapman