I just realized I have not even mentioned Decision Maker, which is the second book in my Anniversary of the Veil series, and part 2 of Protector, on this blog. Given that I’ve been working on it since May, 2012 (give or take) that was a huge oversight and today is the day I will correct that.
As you may have noticed, I have now added a Decision Maker progress meter in the sidebar. (There is also a sign-up form for anyone who wishes to get updates the second I release new books. So sign up for that, please).
Anyway, here is the plan for Decision maker:
Phase 1: First draft (done at 45 000 words) and assessment-only of what I have vs. what I have yet to do/what I still want to do.
In this phase, I am using a slightly modified How to Revise Your Novel process. (How to Revise Your Novel is an awesome course, without which I would not yet have published anything). — I’m about 2/3 of the way done with this phase.
Phase 2: Major rewrite based on the stuff I come up with during Phase 1. After that, it’s time for my betareaders to tell me what they think. (I’m aiming to complete this phase by mid October).
Phase 3: Another edit based on betareader feedback.
Phase 4: Send manuscript off to my editor and design the cover.
Phase 5: Final polish and PUBLICATION.
I’ve tentatively set my publication date for December 19, 2012. That way it’s still in the fall (like I originally announced when I published Protector).
So, wish me luck, while I’m off to do some work 😉
December 19th is still in the fall? I suppose it is. But just barely. Yowsa! That’s comin’ up soon. Congratulations on your achievements and keep on a writing!
Thanks, I appreciate it! I promised to release Book 2 in the fall, and I want to make good on that promise, but at the same time I don’t want to rush anything. Having deadlines is good for productivity though 😉