Hi everyone,
I have been asked to give you all an update on my self-publishing dilemma.
Just in case some of you do not know, I decided to give self-publishing a go for my first novel, Jacob Jones.
At the beginning of April of this year (seems like last year) I found a company that said they could do all this for me in 4 weeks but mostly they get it done in 3 weeks.
Well I have a website ready but NO books yet, No PR, No Posters or Bandstand, NO e-book ready and No confidence left in them.
I had to cancel two press statements because I did not have a book or a cover. On the third attempt I HAD TO PRINT A COVER OFF AT HOME and rap it round a book to make out it was my book… Shame, I felt like a prat.
I was promised everything on my doorstep by the 30th. When I phoned them today to see if it was on its way I was told, "What more do you want us to do"
My book launch is in two weeks…. Just got an e-mail to say the proof copy will be with me before 1030am.
Do not let this put you off, Just don't go with the same people whatever you do…….
Have a look http://www.jacobjones7.co.uk/
If you have been down this road we would love to know, good or bad.
Damien ;(
Hi D D,
I did not want to have a biography... do you think I should?
The five star I should have removed it was a test so thanks for that...
I sent J.K. Rowling a copy and yes I did get a letter back Thanking me for the copy I would not say it is a review. I don't think she would have even read it.
Thanks for your input it is well received.
Regards
Damien
Damien I know you've put a lot of effort in to this venture so please take make comments as constructive criticism.
My first impressions of your website:-
1.There's no information about you, the author. What about a bit of a biography?
2. I just don't believe the 5 star rating that you've marked for your book when it hasn't even been published yet. It should be blank at this stage. Wait for real readers to rate your book, it will be more believable.
3. Is that a genuine testimonial from J K Rowling? It looks too short. Almost as if it's a partial sentence that has been taken out of context. i.e. she's just written a polite thank you on receipt of the book rather than a proper review of what she thinks of the contents. As a potential reader/ buyer it makes me doubt the quality of the book because I don't believe it's a genuine review. I think in its current form that testimonial detracts from your website rather than adding to it.