tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post6301721475737078868..comments2024-01-08T15:58:30.133-05:00Comments on Maria McKenzie: Goal, Motivation and ConflictMaria McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138614172014005449noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-24476366475178487862012-10-22T19:57:54.290-04:002012-10-22T19:57:54.290-04:00Having edited a few indies now, I can definitely s...Having edited a few indies now, I can definitely say that there can never be too many times to proofread or recheck something. It can be a godsend when you realize you've averted a potential disaster in the formatting of a book.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-1066512898047560992012-10-19T17:35:45.365-04:002012-10-19T17:35:45.365-04:00Thanks, Eve! It always takes me time to get used t...Thanks, Eve! It always takes me time to get used to something new;).Maria McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138614172014005449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-27128589187279471942012-10-19T01:02:57.304-04:002012-10-19T01:02:57.304-04:00I love the cover of Escape. It's beautiful. I&...I love the cover of Escape. It's beautiful. I'm not sure what annoys me because I guess it's still kind of new to me. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-21594703275720960862012-10-15T20:47:06.138-04:002012-10-15T20:47:06.138-04:00Hi, Beth! Thanks for stopping by; I appreciate you...Hi, Beth! Thanks for stopping by; I appreciate your comments! Hope you like the tips:).Maria McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138614172014005449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-69118106411631169312012-10-15T20:39:49.430-04:002012-10-15T20:39:49.430-04:00I attended a GMC workshop a couple of weeks ago. I...I attended a GMC workshop a couple of weeks ago. I like Debra's book for a craft book, it's an easy read. Hopping over to see your tips.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-65519666308863928732012-10-15T19:30:43.956-04:002012-10-15T19:30:43.956-04:00So true! When my eagle-eyed mother-in-law sent bac...So true! When my eagle-eyed mother-in-law sent back my book with nearly 100 goofs (after my mom and husband had already pointed out mistakes), she became my proofreader!Maria McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138614172014005449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-52351436654792535542012-10-15T14:14:00.561-04:002012-10-15T14:14:00.561-04:00Proofing the book is absolutely essential. And in ...Proofing the book is absolutely essential. And in doing so, that means not rushing into it once you think you're finished, but give it enough time to triple and quadruple check.Scarlett and Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05023870638188688606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-82737478178620895052012-10-15T13:19:49.547-04:002012-10-15T13:19:49.547-04:00Jennette, you are so right! It's all a crapsho...Jennette, you are so right! It's all a crapshoot. What works for one author won't work for another and the marketing promo arena is changing constantly!Maria McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138614172014005449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-7905246184263632512012-10-15T12:49:47.378-04:002012-10-15T12:49:47.378-04:00With traditional publishing, it seemed such a crap...With traditional publishing, it seemed such a crapshoot that your book would land on the right editor's desk at the right time. With indie publishing, it's still a crapshoot, to be found by the readers who'll love your book. What works for another author or another book might not work for me, and what worked six months ago probably won't be as effective today.Jennette Marie Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992037939637425401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-18037001131595227882012-10-15T11:41:35.339-04:002012-10-15T11:41:35.339-04:00I understand! It's so important for the author...I understand! It's so important for the authors to proof their work before setting it free! I was convinced my first book was fine, I'd read it and re-read it so many times. Then all my family members sent me lists of my mistakes!Maria McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138614172014005449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488911705938331499.post-42026687224681890582012-10-15T11:36:34.121-04:002012-10-15T11:36:34.121-04:00What niggles me about some of the few indie publis...What niggles me about some of the few indie published books I've come across is the lack of quality control. I remember trying to read an indie published book (print) and getting annoyed by the very long blank pages between each (single spaced!!) paragraphs! LOL!<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.com