I have a question for the #writingcommunity.

My fiction editor has opted out of my project due to unforeseen circumstances.

Therefore, I'm searching for a new fantasy copy editor able to start this May or June.

I'd prefer to work with someone recommended by a fellow writer, but I'll solicit on Reedsy, Fiverr, Upwork, etc., if need be.

I intend to self-publish as I have done with my prior books. I can provide more details as needed. Thanks in advance for your help.

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I input the description of a creature from my novel into an AI art generator, and below is the version that most matched my imagination, although not so cartoonish. Plus, I specified "short tail" so I'd hate to see a long one! 😉

As expected, AI seems to create imaginary creatures via hybrid mashups of known animals, as "Lion-headed white ape" was nowhere in my description 🤔 #writing #writingcommunity #writers #AIArt

Currently on my 10th re-read of my work-in-progress fantasy novel.

Without jinxing myself, I received my first complete beta reader comments, and they were very encouraging! 🤞

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After my first book, a reader said it needed a map. I've included them in all my books since. The one below is the work-in-progress for my forthcoming fantasy novel.

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I'm soliciting beta readers for my new fantasy/sci-fi novel. If any #CoSo folks are interested in critiquing my book, I'd be honored to get your feedback on my final draft.

Synopsis:

Tempestuous volcanoes threaten to transform Fiegardia into a frozen wasteland. When treachery upends the realm, three improbable companions undertake a desperate pilgrimage to the fickle God of Death. Will their epic journey end in salvation, or damnation?

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Selling books is a drag. 😦

That is all.

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This book. Wow. It's not an emotionally easy read, but well worth the effort.

https://tarawestover.com/book

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Starting the readthrough of the 8th draft of my work-in-progress fantasy/sci-fi novel this morning. Hoping it will be my last read-through before going to beta readers (and finally an editor) next year.

Posting this here to keep myself honest & on-schedule. Cheers & peace to you all.

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Can't believe it's been six years since I self-published my last book (and that I've been working on my next one that long!) I'm almost as bad as GRRM. 😉

My goal is next year for book #4. 🤞

Number 4️⃣ in 2024!

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Working on editing capitalization for royal titles and lands in my WIP. Ugh! I need a break, Your Majesty!

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Edited four chapters of my WIP this morning. Happy with that, and hopefully more to come. 🤞

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Finished the 3rd draft of my WIP fantasy novel. Using a Program called Pro Writing Aid to identify my mistakes (will ultimately use beta readers and a human editor).

Currently on Chapter 50 of 66. Surpassed 100,000 words, and then fell back below it with surgical edits.

Below is a rough sample of another character portrait via NightCafe

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Working on edits/revisions to Chapter 58 of 66. Closing in on 100,000 words. Feels good.

Below is a rough sample character portrait via NightCafe

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Amazon Ads is confounding. It's akin to gambling while blindfolded. Almost counterintuitive. 😦

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At this point in my WIP novel, my characters are in the frigid cold.

I'm really having to use my imagination. 😉

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Can you believe I actually got some #writing done this morning? Not a lot, mind you, but some.

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Is "Too hot to write a thing?" 🤔 Because I think I'm experiencing it. 😉

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I've added seven chapters to the first draft of my 4th fantasy novel, hence, turning it into a second draft.

Hard to predict how many more chapters the 3rd draft will entail, but I suspect a few. Would like to have it ready for an editor by the end of the year, but time is flying, as usual.

(Posting this more as a tool to hold myself accountable and use it as an internal anti-slacking mechanism. Sorry, my brain is weird.)

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My latest blog topic is Amazon's recent price increase for paperbacks.

https://cmskiera.blogspot.com/2023/05/amazon-print-fee-increase.html

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Getting close to finishing the initial read-through of the 1st draft of my latest fantasy novel. Excited to add some polish and get started on the second round of editing. Not that you were wondering! 😉 Sometimes it just feels good to report progress milestones.

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