For possibly the 20th time in the two years I have been writing Legend of Kor, I am once again combing the manuscript for mistakes in grammar, usage, typos, and any problems with the logic of the book. It has been thoroughly edited by my editor, Adam McGinnis, and he really helped me pull all of the stories in the book into one cohesive narrative. The rest of the mistakes I find were caused by slip-ups made by myself when I was typing the book. WHEN I was typing the book; I am still typing the book and so to make sure that I don't miss any details I read the chapter aloud when I finish typing it. I still have 10 more chapters to type into the format required by Outskirts Press.
I hope to be requested to narrate the book for an audio book, so I work on my delivery while I am reading each chapter aloud. One great tool I have found, is to read the book into a cassette recorder and then play back what I have read and listen to it to see if it sounds right. It is quite interesting to lay on my bed and listen to a reading of the book. It brings it to life for me and I can spot logic problems a lot easier when I listen to it relaxed and hoping to just enjoy the story.
I have settled on the cover and it is very simple. The planet Kor with Lumena (its moon) on a backdrop of a dark, starry universe. Add the title of the book and my name on it, and it becomes a simple visual tool to try to attract the attention of any reader who happens to get a glimpse of it. I pray that it does indeed do this, but I guess I'll find out in the near future.
Writing the acknowledgements and dedication were challenging because so many people have contributed to the writing of this book, but so far it looks pretty good, and I think I have covered the most important names.
But I could be wrong, so I'll think about that for awhile. I don't want to forget anyone who has been especially helpful and supportive.
Tomorrow I will be talking about how the book came to be in the first place. It had a spiritual start, and that theme is underlying to the whole structure of the book, although it is not "in your face" about spirituality. Have a very good evening and think of me when you are typing on your own manuscript. Thanks!
I hope to be requested to narrate the book for an audio book, so I work on my delivery while I am reading each chapter aloud. One great tool I have found, is to read the book into a cassette recorder and then play back what I have read and listen to it to see if it sounds right. It is quite interesting to lay on my bed and listen to a reading of the book. It brings it to life for me and I can spot logic problems a lot easier when I listen to it relaxed and hoping to just enjoy the story.
I have settled on the cover and it is very simple. The planet Kor with Lumena (its moon) on a backdrop of a dark, starry universe. Add the title of the book and my name on it, and it becomes a simple visual tool to try to attract the attention of any reader who happens to get a glimpse of it. I pray that it does indeed do this, but I guess I'll find out in the near future.
Writing the acknowledgements and dedication were challenging because so many people have contributed to the writing of this book, but so far it looks pretty good, and I think I have covered the most important names.
But I could be wrong, so I'll think about that for awhile. I don't want to forget anyone who has been especially helpful and supportive.
Tomorrow I will be talking about how the book came to be in the first place. It had a spiritual start, and that theme is underlying to the whole structure of the book, although it is not "in your face" about spirituality. Have a very good evening and think of me when you are typing on your own manuscript. Thanks!
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