As I proceed on my path to publication this autumn, there are a plethora of tasks to tackle as an independent author. Here are the items that I've completed so far:
1- Complete, revise, & edit my manuscript.
2- Acquire a cover artist & designer, as well as a book formatter.
3- Have a cover reveal, several times.
4- Listen to my manuscript via the "Speak" feature on Word.
5- Clean up my manuscript for unwanted spaces; helps book formatter!
6- Create a book trailer. (See last week's post.)
7- Update my author and publisher websites.
victorialindstrom.com thistleberrybooks.com
Here's a list of necessary items I've not yet completed:
1- Work with my book formatter to create the actual layout of the book.
2- Acquire new bookstores to carry my book.
3- Schedule at least one book launch event.
4- Create a plan to feature my book on social networking sites.
5- PUBLISH!
Wish me luck; I'll also start writing book three next month!
