I thought I'd start a new thread, since my first one was all about the planning and seeing what people thought. I'm almost finished my book and I've been doing lots of editing and re-writes now. I've been approached by several publishers but I'm still leaning toward self publishing to keep the cost low and have more control over formats. I'm hoping to have the book available in hard and soft cover, e-book, and we're looking into doing a cool audiobook version too haha! My tentative launch date is Spring 2013. I'll be done before then, but I want to give myself enough time for finishing touches.
I've had a panel of well known mers, and established writers, and editors helping me out along the way giving me great feedback. Carolyn Turgeon is also going to be writing a forward in for me. I've been working my butt off to make sure this is as COMPREHENSIVE as possible. It includes things not found online anywhere, huge expansion on things that are "common knowledge", stuff I've invented and haven't shared publicly, a large resource section for reference, along with personal biographical stories We take a look in depth at all the stuff you need to get in order before you go pro, how to go pro, and how to make the most of things once you're pro. I give loads of info on types of gigs and how to get them, dealing with the media, money management, professional development, and how to make money outside of just gigs. I give detailed tutorials on how to deal with common issues and some personal anecdotes.
I'm hoping the book will appeal to people who want to become a pro mer or develop their persona and business, along with people who are simply interested in the whole world and maybe learning a bit about me. A lot of what I've compiled can apply to other professional work and performing as well. I know not everyone on mernetwork may feel this is the book for them, and that's okay But even some well known and established mermaids are really stoaked for it, so I'm hoping once it gets out and people get to review it some of you on the fence may be more interested Either way, I know many of you are already established and wont be buying- I just hope you help me celebrate
I plan on doing some fun giveaways and video things to go along with the release, I've got some media lined up too. Oh yes, and after input from my fanpage I finally decided on a name...
Really excited Even if it doesn't sell like crazy, this whole process has been so amazing and really helped me fine-tune myself and realize how much I've got to offer. <3
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