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4 contributions to Lessons in Self Publishing
Pre-release or not?
Just curious how you guys do it when self-publishing on KDP. Do you upload when ready and release immediately? Or, do you schedule your release? If scheduling, how long do you schedule it for? A month? Two months etc?
3 likes • Apr 12
I order a proof first. If it looks the way me and the client envisioned. Once it looks the way I want it to, I share it with the client again and after they approve it, I schedule a release date. Release dates vary, some of my clients do longer pre-release campaigns than others.
What Tools/Platforms Are You Using?
I have been stuck in Reedsy and I love it! But, I know I need to try new things. Recently I started using Novelium. While it looks dated, it has some pretty cool features. It has a lot that can help with the editing phase of publishing. Theres a violations section where you can upload your manuscript and see if there are any discrepancies. This has been super helpful. (If you are interested in trying them, use my 20% off cupon code Danielle26! *Quick plug lol) What are platform do you use when writing and why?
What Tools/Platforms Are You Using?
1 like • Apr 12
@Danielle Marietta - I love it! I'm definitely going to try this. I normally have more time to write but (thankfully) clients have been coming left and right, so I'm hoping this will help me stay productive and not lose traction.
Free Copy Editing & Proofreading (1–5 Chapters)
Hey everyone 👋 I’m offering FREE copy editing and proofreading for 1–5 chapters (or equivalent word count) for a few authors in this community. If you’ve written something and you’re not 100% confident about:• Grammar and clarity• Flow and readability• Small errors you might have missed I’ll go through it carefully and give you a clean, polished version at no cost. Why am I doing this? I enjoy helping writers refine their work, and I’m also looking to connect with more authors and build long-term relationships. If your manuscript needs deeper editing beyond the free chapters, we can continue the work professionally through my Fiverr. No pressure at all even if it’s just the free edit, I’m happy to help. If you’re interested, drop a comment or send me a message with:• Your genre• Number of chapters• What you feel your manuscript needs help with Looking forward to working with some of you.
1 like • Apr 8
Hey there. I tried to message you but couldn’t. I have a manuscript that can use an editor’s eye.
1 like • Apr 12
@Naomi Inks hey there! No, I haven't received a message yet. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to share my email here. @Danielle Marietta is it allowed?
LIVE: Prepping for a Book Launch
Join me for a quick live as I prep packages for a book launch. These are going to be the free books that we send out to folks who are going to help us with marketing . So if you have thought about having a book launch team, please hop on this call in a few minutes and see how I do launches!
1 like • Mar 13
Awesome! Is there a link to join?
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