I’m a reviewer. I read a lot of books.
I’m a former professional copy editor for Hodders. I notice errors in those books–often the same errors. (In traditionally-published books as well as indie ones, because quality comes from the author, and the editor can only do so much.)
I’m also a former technical writer, so I thought, “What if the problem is that people don’t know that these are errors, or don’t know how to do it right? What if a book that went through a clear, straightforward presentation of the basics would help? What if I wrote that book?“
So I did, and it’s available here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010RJOAYA.
If you write fiction, you’re likely to find at least two useful things in this book that you didn’t know before. If you need to sample first, I drafted some of it on this blog: http://csidemedia.com/wellpresentedms. It isn’t just the blog turned into a book, though. It’s extensively rewritten, and I’ve added a lot more material.
Give it a try. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010RJOAYA.
Looks super. Is a paperback coming? I tend to buy references like this in paper if available.
I’ve had a couple of requests for paper. If I get a few more, I’ll go in that direction.
Bought. I’m looking forward to reading.
Bought.
I will be putting it through Draft2Digital in a couple of days, David Collins-Rivera, which will get it into the Kobo, B&N, Apple, Oyster and Scribd stores.
Paper :)))))
Hey Mike – speaking of reviewing – “Wolf” is now out… (#2 in the Were Chronicles…) 🙂
Feel free to drop me a copy, Alma Alexander. You have the address, I think?
Somewhere. I’ll have a hunt.
David Collins-Rivera, your Kobo is served: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/the-well-presented-manuscript-just-what-you-need-to-know-to-make-your-fiction-look-professional
Also, if anyone is having formatting issues with the Kindle file, apologies for that. A fixed version is now on Amazon.
If you don’t mind me asking, and no worries if you do, how’d that first round of sales go for you? Looks like you got a decent reach there.
To be honest, Mac Vogt, I haven’t checked. I see this as a long-term earner, so I haven’t paid much attention to early numbers. I don’t think they’re huge.