Here’s an update on my upcoming novel, To Hunt a Sub:
- It’s fully drafted. Now I’m fact-checking
- I’m awaiting eagerly a meeting with a friend who will help pin down some critical geeky, techie details. That’s my last step!
- After that, I’ll re-read–for the fginal time I hop
- I still need a cover. I’m finding images (like the ones I’ve posted in other articles on this topic, to see if they resonate long-term with my feeling for the book
- I still need an editor. I have a couple of ideas. Anyone have one they love?
- I have the publisher set up–the same people I’ve worked with on all my books. They’re amazing–fast, affordable, and good to work with
Sending it to the publisher of course doesn’t mean I’m done. It simply means a new TODO list that focuses on marketing. More on that later…
More on writing my novel:
Should I use my first name or an initial?
(Re)Starting a Novel–What are the Hurdles
How Do I Market My Upcoming Thriller?
Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular Building a Midshipman
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Yes full name! Can’t wait to buy a copy!!
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I’m so slow, Lana. I’m definitely thinking summer–again.
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Am not blogging or following any editors or have any friends in the editing business here in SA Jacqui. I ‘know’ of a few who blog and offer their services but those names I can’t remember. Good luck as you approach the finishing line!
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I did get a few names that look promising so I’m thrilled. Thanks, Susan. I always appreciate your thoughtful responses.
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A pleasure Jacqui – let me know if I can advise in any way. Ballpark cost, reputation, whatever .. not that I know much. A US friend and I are writing a book and when she was here in Johannesburg towards end Oct last year we met with a potential publisher to whom we’d sent the first 3 chapters and synopsis and who said to rewrite with different focus … we’re still busy with it. We were charged for that meeting but it was a delight and worth every penny.
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That sounds fun–writing with a friend. Too bad you’re so far apart!
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Jacqui you are an inspiration learning so much just reading about how you approach it all.
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Thanks, Kath! I’m as close to finishing as I’ve ever been. Let’s see how my endgame is!
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You’re close to a new beginning! Yahoo! So excited for you!
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It’s a wonderful feeling when you approach the end of a long and meaningful project. I wish you well, Jacqui, as you near the finish line.
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And then we start over again. That’s when you really know you’re a writer.
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Yes! No resting on laurels, if you’ll pardon the cliché. The great thing is the more you write, the better you get. At least we hope!
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Reading this is an inspiration. You have me thinking about when I finish my WIP. This is a very good thing. Until now, the goal has been fuzzy. Your post has cleaned my lens. 😀
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I’m excited. I’ve never been this close.
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Yay! It’s so exciting to be so close to the finish line! I’ve used David Burton from Economy Edits the last twice and found him really great to work with. Here’s a link to the website https://economyedits.wordpress.com/ Good luck with pulling everything together. Not long now!
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I just dropped over to visit David. I like the clean look of his website. Thanks!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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So very excited for you, Jacqui, and very appreciative that you’re taking us along on your journey. I’m at about the same place with #3 WIP, but I lack your publishing experience, your computer skills, and social networking savvy – and your blog followers.
Well, there are reasons for all of that, you’ve done an amazing job.
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Pick my brain, Shari. My knowledge is your knowledge.
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May I use a pick ax (I need a lot of help) or am I limited to soft ended toothpicks?
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Be gentle! Remember how wobbly I am. But bring a big box for all the knowledge.
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You are getting there. Good luck crossing these things off. It’ll all be well worth it when you can hold the book in your hands.
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Thanks, Medeia. I’m eager for that feeling.
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Such wonderful news, Jacqui. I’m looking forward to reading your novel.
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I’m as close as I’ve ever been to completing this, Audrey. I’m crossing my fingers.
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I’ll keep mine crossed, as well.
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Good place to be in 🙂
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You know it!
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Lots of work ahead of you!
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Which I don’t mind. I find it fun even!
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So many details…. I don’t envy you. And the last minute push seems always fraught. Good luck.
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Which is why I’m trying to avoid it. I have a bias for chaos, so there is that. I don’t know how to do calm and measured.
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Jacqui, are you looking for line editing or content editing? I would love to work with you. Perhaps we can start with a few chapters and come to an agreement (i.e., do you like my editing style? how much I would charge per word would depend on how excellent your writing is).
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I’m looking for grammar-spelling type editing. Is that line editing? No content input. I’ve been at this story ten years and have revised over and over based on content input. Now I want my mechanics spiffed up. Do you do that?
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Yes, grammar is my strong point. I was a paralegal for 30 years.
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Sounds good. I’ll be back in touch in a few months. Thanks!
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You are such a wonder, Jacqui. I’m sure you’ll find the help you seek to get this fabulous book out. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Sometimes, I get tired of problem solving. But that’s the human condition, innit. That’s why we got the big brain and dogs got that tiny little back-loaded thing.
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Correctomundo! 😀 😀
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An internet friend who published a book was told after the fact that she should have used her full name and not her initials. In this instance I think I agree. I do have an editor I could recommend though she’s here in South Africa. The rand to the dollar is much in your favour. I plan to use her (have met her, she suggested a re-write in a different fashion) when book is complete.
Marketing? No clue ..
You’ll do great!
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I’m looking at a few months before I round up an editor. If you use her by then, would you let me know how it goes? Thanks, Susan.
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I won’t be contacting her anytime soon Jacqui – have to get the book up to scratch first. But after April blogging my attention goes onto book. Who knows maybe by end May I’ll be contacting her and to see how her schedule is. I’ll keep you posted.
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I heard from someone in South Africa. Maybe your friend? Does she read my blog? We’re chatting.
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