Getting Ready to Launch
December 5, 2024
This month is an exciting one for me. I am expecting my second grandchild. In a similar manner, I am preparing to launch a new book. The manuscript is finished, and Iām waiting on editorial feedback. In the meantime, I anticipate entering the production phase next. For indie authors, this means consulting on cover design, writing the book description, setting the keywords, planning the launch, booking ads, and determining topics for a virtual blog tour. But thereās no rush, because after doing editorial corrections, Iāll be sending the book to beta readers. Only after these final fixes are made will the book go to the formatter.
A publication date canāt be set until each phase is complete. Having a new grandbaby will throw a wrench into these plans as Iāll be helping the busy parents for several weeks. Fortunately, Hanukkah is the same time as Christmas this year, so thereās still time for gift shopping and meal planning. This will inevitably push the new book release into possibly Spring 2025.
Is December a hectic month for you? Whatās on your to-do list?
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Facials can be Fatal looks & sounds like a great read looking forward to reading it in print format
Thanks, Crystal!
Hectic definitely describes the holidays. The problem is that everything else doesn’t slow down for the holidays!
This month is always chaotic. It’s a relief to get back to a regular routine in January.
I’ve got a couple more small gifts to buy, and one I’m making that I can hopefully finish this week. And after gifting a crocheted ornament, my mom was asked if she could make 10 more. So I’m helping her get those made.
Nice that you have the talent to crochet items.
Staying on top of who’s coming for Christmas Say and dietary needs of attendees.
Multiple dietary needs can be a challenge.
Congratulations on the baby-to-be and the book-to-be, Nancy!
Thank you, Lois. The baby will arrive a lot sooner than the book!
December always seems so hectic, and this year especially since Thanksgiving was so late. But I’ve got a good handle on gifts…just a few more things to get. This weekend will be wrapping, then shipping out what needs to head out of state. And on a fun note, hubby & I have tickets to see the Charlie Brown Christmas show at the local theater later this month!
That show sounds like fun and a highlight of the holiday. Happy shopping!
I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas, it was just Thanksgiving! I’m getting ready to visit my Sister in Michigan. Hopefully the weather will cooperate. Merry Christmas to all at the Bench!
Thank you, Dianne. Have a wonderful visit with your sister. Hope it isn’t too cold there!
So many exciting things happening for you – congratulations on both the coming of your second grandchild and on your upcoming book launch! And I hope the holiday season is wonderful for you and your whole family!
Likewise, Maria. Have a safe and happy holiday!
I am definitely very busy. While I have gotten a bit accomplished, there is still so much to do.
Things can seem overwhelming this time of year but they’ll get done. Enjoy the season!
Congrats on both upcoming new arrivals. š
Thank you, Diane. Wishing you a calm holiday season and good health in the New Year!
Iām just sitting back and watching tv and reading.
This sounds very relaxing. I’m ready to do the same!
Congratulations on your new grandbaby. I still have a few people to buy for, but I am mostly done. Thank you for this chance.
Thanks and good luck in the contest drawing!
The only big thing I have left to do is wrap presents!
Going smoothly just have to do more shopping and bake cookies.