Lucky fritz 2009 And then by a

Lucky fritz 2009

And then by a stroke of luck, I won a free book edit that actually turned into two free edits long story, not going there. Then, when I knew that Reunion was starting to look pretty good, I began the planning process of my book launch. Heres what I think Im doing right. Ill let lucky fritz 2009 know how it turns out in 45 days Started planning about 3-4 months ahead. Original release date was April After editing was complete, I sent book to a final proofer. Cost me 1 I formatted my interior. I have a MAC so it was easy to transform file into a PDF. I studied The Book Designers Blog to learn which fonts to use. I did a temporary print run on Createspace so I could have a print copy to send out to reviewers. I had a contest at my blog The Writing Bomb to find the best cover. It worked great. My blog and twitter followers came up with a great concept and I tweaked it from there. Paid to get final book cover designed and in PDF format to fit 336 page paperback I prepared a PDF that was pretty darn close to the final version. Paid to get my book formatted into epub mobi formats I began the process of starting my own imprintNexgate Press. I built a website and bought my email and url I wrote up a Review Request PitchYeah, you gotta have that. Sending out a review request is sort of like sending out a query letter only less formal. But at this stage the print copy is CRITICAL, because many reviewers will not accept a digital copy. Many of the high volume review blogs require an Advance Review Copy, or ARC weeds out self-pubs. Major point here Get the book edited and formatted and in print even if its temporary before you send out review requests. Id start this about 4-3 months before sending out requests. Tip: Dont publish yetjust keep ordering Proofs only 5 at a time with CreateSpace. I studied Scott Nicholsons blog tour and started sending review requests to the blogs on his 90-day tour An amazing feat!. I found many that wouldnt accept my lucky fritz 2009 because of genre preferences, and thats okay. But one blog led to another and I eventually filled my 45-day schedule. My first request was sent out in early February. I scheduled a Kindle Nation eBook of the day.