Currently finishing up the 3rd editing cut of "Tranquillity." I had taken a few days off because my heart was not in it. On the second to last character. It is starting to come along well. I'm taking notes on what to fix, especially if I'm not concentrating on it this go around. One of the things I'm considering is adding a prologue with a nameless protagonist. Not only would it up the word count, but it might bridge the narrative a little bit. I haven't written it yet and it will have to be spot on to be part of the final editing.
Ahh...got to love editing. That is the major downside to this self publishing thing. I am doing all this by myself. The pros have professionals that look over their manuscripts. I'm looking out for misspelled words, tense issues (I'm terrible on that) etc. The 4th run through will involve me reading this aloud which will take forever.
I also figured out some other things, such as what I want for a cover (assuming CreateSpace will allow it with their create a cover feature), and a dedication page. That right now, besides the editing will be the biggest hurdle to deal with in the next month or so. It is a bunch of information to process and I've asked my dad to be a second pair of eyes. He hasn't had time yet. Once you figure it all out though, I heard it is pretty easy to get started. So all in all I hope to have this on the web end of August or September.
If I can add one thing about all this post production. If you need to work to music I cannot recommend techno enough. There is something about trance techno that puts you in the zone to work your ass off. That and a large energy drink. Gotta love my SLAP's!
Anyways that is all for now. Have a non writing topic or two on the way. Perhaps a little about DC, some revenge films etc.
Until next time, fly high and fly well.
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