Writer Rambles

So what does happen when you have pressed the publish button?

LOTS!

It's been busy days for me post-publication. Listen to find out why.

It's done, my first book Snowblind is out for a short preorder period at 99p. Still made some mistakes! Tune in to learn what to expect after you hit the publish button.

So close to getting my book out there! But a few more hurdles to jump before then. In this show, I go over my recent experiences with proofreading and formatting. Links in the show notes on my blog at https://www.annavelfman.com/post/proofreading-and-formatting

My book due for a November release is back from its Developmental Edit. Listen to find out about the feedback I got and if a developmental edit is right for you.

Also, writing at a time of global crisis. How I got through the emotional mess and came out the other side by giving myself permission to do nothing.

All links and samples in the show notes

I have news to share, I'm publishing double the books I intended to in 2020. Why? Well, I am conducting an experiment. I also tell you about the software I use in my writing process, the good and the bad of some of the most popular writing tools out there. Check out the show notes on my blog for links to everything I mention in the show.  

In this show, I have big news about the cover for my upcoming book! I also talk about my latest WIP and my tips and sources of inspiration for worldbuilding.

As usual, I am not sponsored by any of the products I mention, it's simply things I have found useful.

https://www.notebook.ai/ - the best thing I have found!

https://www.worldanvil.com/ - A close second but not for me.

Remember my blogs and show notes can be found at https://www.annavelfman.com/

Developmental editing and Exposition- in this show I go into why I have decided to undertake a developmental edit, what that means for my writing and how I went about finding a reputable editor. 

Then I discuss my struggles with exposition and how I eventually understood how to slay the dreaded info dump. 

Show notes and links on my website Annavelfman.com

Join me on my epic journey to publishing my first book that will kick off a dark and quirky paranormal romance series.

In this show, I talk about my five biggest mistakes so far and give you a peep at my current progress.

Huge shout out to small press good guys- Fox Spirit Books http://foxspirit.co.uk who gave me tough love when I needed it, and to Anya at http://www.thedisobedientwriter.com for her thought-provoking romance course.