Wednesday Writing – Just before the Press

Posted on 02/13/2019 by

Yesterday I got a call from the publisher and the typesetting is complete on my book, There was a Time.  Last night I reviewed the final PDF file for the book and approved it to go the press.  Now they will print a press check copy and send it out for my final approval.

I thought writers had a need for lots of validation and approval for their writing, but wow – publishers are really needed.

Next step is to work on my marketing plan.  I’ve got a few ideas there, but that part of the process doesn’t come naturally to me.

Well, it’s a rainy day here in NorCal and I get to head out into it.

If you need me – I’m trying remember where that umbrella is

Andrew

About Andrew Reynolds

Born in California Did the school thing studying electronics, computers, release engineering and literary criticism. I worked in the high tech world doing software release engineering. Then I got prostate cancer. Now I am a blogger and work in my wood shop doing scroll saw work and marquetry.
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32 Responses to Wednesday Writing – Just before the Press

  1. disturbedteacher says:
    02/18/2019 at 4:20 am

    Congratulations!

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  2. Diane Henders says:
    02/16/2019 at 3:23 pm

    Publishers… who knew? 😉 Congratulations on making it to the next step!

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  3. G. J. Jolly says:
    02/16/2019 at 6:36 am

    If you have a digital cover for your book, I’ll be glad to promote your book on the sidebar of my blog. If you’re interested, let me know and I’ll tell you how I work this.

    After the terrible drought, California had this last year, I hope you’re not thumbing your nose at the rain, even though it’s a hassle to deal with.

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    • Andrew Reynolds says:
      02/16/2019 at 7:22 am

      Thank you, I would like that. I am working on the website art this weekend and will let you know when it’s ready. CA is the land of extremes, drought, flood – as long as the lakes are being filled, I’m good with it.

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  4. Debra says:
    02/15/2019 at 7:45 pm

    Glad to hear you’re continuing to make progress in your publication! 🙂

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  5. CJ Hartwell says:
    02/15/2019 at 7:13 pm

    How exciting! Honestly, I’m thrilled for you. You’ll have a link for those of us wishing to buy, yes?

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  6. mitchteemley says:
    02/14/2019 at 3:25 pm

    Rock on, Andrew!

    Liked by 1 person

  7. frenchc1955 says:
    02/14/2019 at 12:22 pm

    Congratulations!

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  8. lorieb says:
    02/14/2019 at 7:51 am

    Congrats! Here in Canada, you can go to your local bookstores and ask them to promote your book. Am sure there must be something similar there. There is a process (forms to fill out etc) and different options for marketing. You can just supply them with books to sell/promote or do a meet and greet/book signing event etc.

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    • Andrew Reynolds says:
      02/14/2019 at 9:00 am

      Some bookstores here will do the same, but sadly, due to a number of factors (internet sales, high rents, etc) there aren’t many bookstores left in my area (there’s one used book and on Barns and Noble nearby). But it’s on my list to check them out.

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  9. George says:
    02/13/2019 at 1:13 pm

    Congratulations, Andrew! This must be a very exciting time for you.

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  10. jfwknifton says:
    02/13/2019 at 12:59 pm

    Congratulations!! It’s well deserved!

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  11. retrodee says:
    02/13/2019 at 12:34 pm

    Congratulations! I’m in NorCal too and couldn’t help but notice the rain as well, but the cold’s what’s really getting to me.

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  12. dorannrule says:
    02/13/2019 at 12:13 pm

    Exciting news! I am sure you are counting the days until the finished copies are ready to go.

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  13. Pied Type says:
    02/13/2019 at 10:55 am

    In wetter climates I had several umbrellas — one in the car, one at home, one at the office. I still have one, I think, that I haven’t used since moving to Colorado.

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    • Andrew Reynolds says:
      02/13/2019 at 10:59 am

      Every few years, when there is wet weather, I buy an umbrella, use it once or twice and then lose it. I think I’ll just stay inside till it stops raining.

      Like

  14. robertawrites235681907 says:
    02/13/2019 at 9:18 am

    Little steps forward.

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  15. Jacqui Murray says:
    02/13/2019 at 7:45 am

    The umbrella–it’s outside under that tree in your backyard. I saw it in one of the photos you posted.

    Hmm…

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  16. Pat Bean says:
    02/13/2019 at 7:35 am

    Congratulations.

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